Through experiential and interactive instruction, youth will explore the fundamentals of Hip Hop dance while learning specific technique, vocabulary, dynamics and the musicality of Hip Hop. Students learn the elements of Hip Hop culture while experiencing the culture through each era. Students learn a variety of movement and styles that are traditional to Hip Hop dance in each era.
Time: Mondays beginning October 21, 5–6 PM (6 sessions).
Grades: K–3
Place: Forest Road Park building
Price: $75, plus cost of class shirt of $25 to be paid in cash to instructor by 2nd class.
María Daniel is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, educator, author and attorney with 30+ years of experience. María Daniel is a National Dance Foundation Partner and creator of the copyrighted Hip Hop Experience Dance Class (and Curriculum) which has been featured on CBS, NBC and in various publications. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of iDance Ministry (dba iDance Experience) which serves culturally and economically diverse dancers who seek meaningful experiences in dance and mentoring. Her most personal project, “Project BrOKen,” explores mental health, addiction and disabilities through dance.
María Daniel advances dance education in public schools in New Jersey and in New York. She received 5 mayoral proclamations for her work through iDance and a 2023 Joint Resolution by the NJ Senate and Assembly (for her meritorious record of service, leadership, and commitment as a dance educator who “leverages the creative arts to benefit those impacted by mental health issues, addiction, and … disabilities”). She is also certified to teach Hip Hop Dance to youth with special needs.
In addition to teaching dance and providing choreography, she coordinates National Dance Week programs, hosts dance workshops, coordinates dancer retreats and hosts teacher webinars. María Daniel promotes equitable access to dance experiences for historically excluded/marginalized populations.
María has received a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteer Service Award, a Professional Woman of the Year Award (NANBPWC), a Director’s Award (from Dance the World Disney) and an Outstanding Director Award (from Dance Ministry Magazine). María Daniel has transformed communities using dance and creative arts.
This program will be run in accordance with New Jersey Department of Health COVID-19 safety guidelines. If required by NJDOH guidelines, registrants should bring their own face coverings. Parents/guardians of minor registrants will need to read and agree to an online COVID-19 legal waiver.
Registration: To register, please go to Community Pass, log in, click on “Browse Activities,” select Fall 2024 Programs for Children & Adults, find this program, and follow the instructions on how to register online. If you haven’t created a family account on Community Pass yet, it’s free! No paper registrations or checks will be accepted for this program. For more information, call Fanwood Recreation, 908 370-7092.