Archive for October, 2009

Hip Hop Don’t Stop the masterclasses

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

wow. Every time we have this event we think it can’t get any better but scheeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!! this one was all about freestyling and circles, and what an incredible difference everyone made.  Some of the urban Strides and hip Hop Don’t Stop fam went on some proper deep journeys.  All of the stories were told in the circles, some of which we have on video some of which we will keep in our minds our memories and our hearts. The event was definantely the most soulful and expressive we have had with so many people in the circles and freestyling all around the campus.  I feel so proud to be a part of the family everyone made it such an incredible event.  if you were there and you felt the same hit me up and let me know how it felt, don’t be afraid to say how you really felt cos through our own expression of our personal journey others can gain great strength and knowledge, say what you feel, hit us up with a comment below on your personal thoughts, feelings and vibe of Hip Hop Don’t Stop.

Big luv

Andy x

p.s. steph left this note on the other video thought you should see it.

Stef H Says:

Omg these past few days have been amazingg! Thank you sooo much Andy for giving me the confidence to go in the circles, and thanks to all of the other teachers for giving me some awsome dance moves :) I have enjoyed this soooo much and I am really looking forward to the easter one :) x
Muchh Lovee You Guyss x x
Stef H from Top 9 Massive x x x

what did you get out of it, hit us up! x

Check out Marcus’ reaction to the Hip Hop Don’t Stop freestyling!!

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Here’s a short clip of Hip Hop Don’t Stop in the Summer when we were freestyling at the end of the day. Check out Marcus’ reaction at the end, he was truly blown away by everyone at the event and couldn’t believe what amazing attitudes each and everyone one of you had.

We are getting really excited about Hip Hop Don’t Stop next week. We literally only have 2 places left so pick up the phone and call Alison on 08448 488825. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!!!!

XpeaceX

Luv Andy

PS. Remember you can book online by following this link http://www.urbanstrides.com/hip_hop_dont_stop.php

PPS. Sorry about the sideways filming…….blame Alex!

Ha ha ha! Hip Hop fun times

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

I thought this would make you smile, a little excerpt from Hip Hop Don’t Stop during the summer.  The Style Elements crew were rocking it out! This is what Hip Hop Don’t Stop is all about, having a laugh and learning some sick moves! we also like to do things differently, locking on chairs? why not! I have had a great week at classes this week the energy has been through the roof I can’t wait to rock it out with you at Hip Hop Don’t Stop and take everything to the next level, if you have never been before this is a small example of how much fun it will be.  check the vid!

I had a chat with Urban Strides fam during the week who are going to book I just wanted to remind you the dedline for your family discount ends at midnight this Sunday the 18th October, So you need to get your skates on!   We were at 84% capacity on Monday so time is of the essence!

call Alison on 08448 488825

or book online http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php 

Let us know what you think of the vid drop us a comment below
Big Luv

Andy x

Teaching Richard Branson the running man!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Today the offical Urban Strides Dance crew and myself taught Richard Branson how to do the running man with beatbox legend Beardyman! It was hilarious and incredibly sureal, I had to take the mik out of him for being late!  It doesnt matter who you are, if you’re late for class we will bust you even if you are one of the richest men on the face of the earth! It was comedy gold, we had a wicked laugh and the whole day was awesome.  Just another rung on the ladder of randomness for Urban Strides it goes hand in hand with my monnwalk in a guerilla suit at Glastonbury on headline sunday! Check the video and drop us a comment!

Drop us a comment
Big Luv
Andy x

You have to see it to believe it

Friday, October 9th, 2009

I was at My Aylesbury High class on Wednesday (A-town massive! woop woop!) trying to explain why Hip Hop Don’t Stop is so sick.  I couldn’t do it because what makes it so special is how it makes you feel, I don’t mean that in a hippy “lets sit round a campfire and sing kumby-ya” way! I mean unless you have experienced the positivity and energy at the event then you simply won’t get it, it’s like trying to describe to someone how you feel when you jump out of a plane.  You can describe it but other people who haven’t experienced it won’t get it until they jump out of the plane too. You know at Hip Hop Don’t Stop you will:

  • Get personal access to the best instructors in Europe
  • learn Real deal authentic Street Dance
  • Discover the secrets to make your freestyle stand out from the crowd
  • Make new friends and laugh a lot!
  • Grow in confidence emotionally and in your dance
  • Learn from one of Madonnas choreographers
  • Learn from TWO! UK champions
  • Be able to connect with the wider Urban Strides community and share in the positivity

BUT! What I can’t put down in words is just how good it will make you feel, the passion, the fun the energy the moments when you laugh so much you think a bit of wee is gonna come out!! All of these things I can tell you but you have to be their to feel it for yourself. It’s like that old saying you have to see it to believe it.  So I thought you should have a look about how other people feel about Hip Hop Don’t Stop, check the vid: our instructors Mekanikool ( UK Champion 06,07) Dickson ( UK champion07,08,09) and Marcus ( From U.S.A - Renee Harris Pure Movement) are quite adament that there is nothing like this in London or the rest of the UK and they should know they teach all over the world from Singapore, to Denmark!

 

We both know Hip Hop Don’t Stop will be one of the best experiences of your life, but you need to make it happen, take the step, jump on out of the plane!!……..Stop wait a second…don’t actually jump out of a plane that would be stupid just pick up the phone and talk to Alison on 08448 488825 or secure your place online now: http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php  

Have a dope weekend

Big luv

Andy x

Me Beardyman and Tommy rocking it on the Arena Tour

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

I thought this would be good for guys to see.  Tommy who has been a student of ours for 4 years rockin it on the arena tour at Birmingham NIA.  This was at the end of the show when Me and Beardyman had an impromtu jam session as the 14 000 strong crowd were leaving.  Tommy was only 15 in this video but you can rest assured all of it was freestyled I even chucked in some beatbox beats with 2 x Uk Beatbox champ BeardyMan. Tommy came to Hip Hop Don’t Stop 3 times and each time he improved dramatically, this year he improved so much he even got a solo with the Official Dance Crew on the 16 date arena tour performing in the huge 20′000 MEN the night after 50 Cent! It just goes to prove if you work hard enough for something it will pay off.

Enjoy

Hip Hop Don’t Stop Segun freestyle

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

This is what this event is all about! This is Segun’s 2nd year of Hip Hop Don’t Stop and he took full advantage of the week, he was always in the circle and he improved rapidly, we can’t wait to see how much he has come on for the Autumn week. You really do get out what you put in, so challenge yourself and take a positive step, be commited to fullfilling your potential because when you can freestyle with total confidence there is no better feeling.  You only have 2 weeks to confirm your place at HIp Hop Don’t Stop and the places are filling up quick you will get so much out of it I am telling you about it because it has the potential to dramatically transform the way you dance for the better, just look at Segun.

It would be great to hear what you think, drop us a comment on the vid, have a great weekend

Big luv Andy

p.s. you can find out more about Hip Hop Don’t Stop here: http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php