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July 21st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
last dancing lesson with sam last night :’( she wasnt even ther till 7.50 which sucked coz we didnt get to have the whole night with her. didnt really enjoy it anyway. apaz i have attitude :S lol, i no that. state the ovouse :L
only 5days 2 go x
tring-a-ling classes
stef.
p.s. cant wait till HHDS
July 7th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Loved being a B-Girl tonight, loved the top rock. Will ache tomorrow.
Big love Andyxx
July 7th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
tring-a-ling
stef
x
June 28th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Hey andy
jus to say saturday class was amaze! and breakin down freznos and leg pops reli helped me understand how to do it 
was goooood 
see u wed
lovee ela x x x x
June 28th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Hey everyone
Just to say, Performing at MAD about Waddeston was such a good day… really proud of the Strides loved the whole day!
Thanks to everyone who came and supported us, i know we all really appreciate it
See you Wed
Helaynaaa
x x x
June 26th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Andy,
x x
Saturday class was amazing today!! Poppin masterclass!
Can’t believe there was only 3 of us!! But i’m glad there was as i have learnt so much now! Cant stop poppin!
Big Love
Jess
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Wicked class tonight Andy…. but i need to know the name of that track we danced to, kinda new jack swing sounding?
bigggggggggggg love to the Urban Strides Massive
June 17th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
The dancing was gr8 Andy!!
thanx
Susiexxxxxxx
June 16th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
hello, was amaing last night, loved te ruteen. was sick.
ting-a-ling
stef x
June 12th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Hey Nataile,
Why have the classes stopped at Sir Henry Floyd??
Please get back to me
Kirsty xxxxx
June 10th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Hey Natalie. It’s Tom, from your Henry Floyd US dance class. Are you back on next week, after yesterday didn’t happen? I hope so, because I really enjoyed US and I hope to be able to take a class and do it again. Thanks xx
June 10th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
heey guyss aww andy missing you! hope your having fun on holiday when weve got rain and crappy weather lol! had a good class last night though with Fiona? :S learnt a few new tricks was good fun
thank youu xxxx
June 8th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
hello fam,
had an amazing night, thedance was sick and i had a great time dancing it. i was havin a good night and am glad classes are back on.
big up to urban strides….
stef
trng-a-ling
May 18th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Alryyyttt
really bummed that I havnt been able to make it to saturday class recently
it seems coursework deadlines have creeped up on me very quick!
Cannot wait to get to class wednesday and let off some steam!
missin saturdays
big up to A town massive!
love becca!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
May 12th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes the foot work was hot tonight
thanks Andy
Big love K xxx
May 12th, 2010 at 2:13 am
Wow, nice post. I just now came across your blog and am already a fan.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
I have been to your site half a dozen times now, and this time I am adding it to my bookmarks
Your discussions are always relevant, unlike the same-old stuff on other sites (which are coming off my bookmarks!) Keep it up!
May 6th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
hey andy
i am hoping my back gets better soon coz i hate standing about and not doing the dance and joining in coz thats what im there for!! thankyou for the exercises for my back
much love
lemon
xx
May 5th, 2010 at 11:25 am
heey andy! cant wait for tonight in a bit of pain tho lol so go easy on me please
love you all xxxxxx
May 4th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
hello,
dance was great fun but now in alot of pain
tring-a-ling
stef x
April 28th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Hey
Glad you enjoyed it !!!! Was great to see everyone again.
Remember to bend your knees….haha!
See you soon, Nat
April 28th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Awesome sesh last night + plus it was my birthday - bonus!! It was well Funkay, thanks Natalie and also for the message board intro.
Well done to Sam and Pa for completing Sunday’s marathon - hope you have a speedy recovery, those poor legs!
Maria
Boom KaTring
April 27th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
love you all.
tring-a-ling
stef x
April 21st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Is upset….bad times…. had a bad foot during lesson and had to sit out…. and it was a sick routine. Huh it hurt more not to join in then my foot did I think. Gutted and now ever so slighlty moody. xxk
April 21st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
back to dancin last night, was so happy, missed dance so much
i was out shopping with my mum last week at sainsburys and was doin the scoobie doo move while shopping 
mum laughed and walked away.
cant wait till the summer, gunner be awsome
tring-a-ling
stef ! x x !
p.s. hope sam does well in the marathon
April 20th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Just back from dancing
was so much fun and learnt a step in the salsa lol. So happy to dance again, missed it so much. Loved hhds and will be back in the summer. Was doin the scoobie doo move in sainsburys last week on Friday, was funny. My mum just laughed and walked away from me.
Glad to be back and see ya next week.
Tring-a-ling class
stef! xx
p.s. Good luck to sam with the marathon on sunday
April 9th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
had an amazin time at hhds like normal, was abserloutly great. got to see some girls i havent seen since the october hhds. loved learnin new steps and changin them into harder moves and challening myself, loved all dances and LOVED Maria’s class, was so sick. i have learnt to much more abour moves and the depth of the move.
i missed not havin to come to high wycombe and dancin 4 the week. felt so strange :S
cant wait till the summer hhds, will be there killin moves again with friends.
big love to the urban strides family whic always grows.
tring-a-ling
stef
xx
April 9th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Yet another amazing Hip Hop Dont Stop, the vibe was incredible. Dancers of all levels doing their thing, but sharing a passion for dance. The teachers were as always inspiring. I think that everyone achieved what they had set out too. What a positive 3 days. I myself have now gained more knowledge to help me in my journey. I dance because I love music, and the energy I get from music makes me love dance. I thank all of the dance teachers for sharing their knowledge and passion. WOW we are so lucky.
Big love to this ever growing Urban Strides Family xx
Big Boogaloo love
“K”
ps Thank you Andy and Alison xxxxx love ya
April 9th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Yet another amazing Hip Hop Dont Stop, the vibe was again amazing. All different levels of dancers doing their thing but sharing a passion for dance. The instructors were of course fantastic, and were so keen to share their knowledge and skills. I myself have come away with a lot more knowledge which will help me to develop. I am sure that everyone achieved what they had set out too, and had a great time doing what they love best. I do this because i love music and to show this through dancing,.
Big love to this ever growing Urban Strides Family.
Big Boogaloo love
“K”
p.s Thank you to Andy, Alison and all of the instructors
April 9th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Hey
HHDS was amazing loved it! You always learn something everytime you go!
Helayna
x x
April 7th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
2day was sick. i had such a great day and everyone was amazin. Maria is really wicked and would love to be able to dance like her one day. lookin 4word 2 2moz ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
im so happy x
tring-a-ling / mash potatoe
stef xx
p.s.
i can do the scoobie do turn
April 6th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
AAAAAHHHHHHHHH
HHDS 2day ws the best ever. i had some good jokes and got to see people who i havent seen since last time in october.
love the urban strides massive
tring-a-ling / mash potatoes
stef xx
April 1st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
I am meditating, ready for HHDS, some serious funk and some Urban Strides love xxxxxx
March 28th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Thursdaiii No Class
But The Class Next Gunnah B Sikk Enihh x! Hope Everyones Iss Havingg Fun @ Urban Stridesss!! Its Brill!
See Yuue On Thursdaii Andy x
Beccah <3
March 25th, 2010 at 9:13 am
ANDY! wow last nights class was soooo goood just what i needed, and ur totally right class is like a break from all the people out there who dont understand dance as we know it! loved it last night, was really interesting to learn a different type of happy feet and the charley chaplin move was siikkkk aswell, cant wait to see you all again next week big up aylesbury massive!!!
xxxxxx much love x
March 24th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Loved class tonight, the routine was wicked, bringing the old skool and making in new woooohoooooo. FUNKY and you alllllll know that.
Thank you as always Andy for making my Wednesday evenings a very funky experience. I will of course be grounding Alice for her lack of ability to get down low.
BIG love K xxx
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:11 pm
hello.
had a good night with a crew girl, she was so funny and nice. see you all in easter.
love you all
tring-a-ling
stef xx
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
my cousin loves urbun strides(especially alex)
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:35 pm
my cousin is obsessed with urbin strides(especially alex)
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
hi guys, i love your dance group its amazing and (isn’t alex hot!!!!!!!!!!) WOW your all fantastic dancers i look up to you your my role models
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Activate!!!!!!! was amazing — Love you guys, and everyone who supported us!
Urban Strides Fam-a-lam
Helayna x x
March 21st, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Just been to watch Activate at the civic. Urban Strides smashed up the place. Loved it xxxx
March 19th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Wow!!! Great class on wed, it was amazing!!! Really enjoying it so far!!!
Thanx Natalie!!!
March 17th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
That was a killer routine, and I do not mean killer in the sense that it was good( though it was excellent) but killer in the sense that I know I am going to ache for days. Thank you Alex for not only reminding me that I am a woman, but also that I am not as young as I like to think. That was a very girlie routine and I mean that in the best possible way. Excellent. Nice work Alex xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
March 17th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
yoooooo.
not been to class for timeeeeeee, ive fractured my thumb at dance college noooot good =/
hopefully see you lot when its all better, missing the urban strides fam. much loveeeee x
March 16th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
hello x
had a good night, dancon always seams to make me smile and have a laugh even though im upset. its crazy x i love it though x
cant wait till hhds in easter, bring the rawness back, lookin 4word to seein everyone again xx
stef,
tring-a-ling x
March 12th, 2010 at 2:40 am
Wicked, wicked, wicked class tonight. I loved the funk in that routine and adding the pauses. I knew what to do, though sometimes my head and my feet were not working together hahahajaha I guess thats typical of m4 and routines hahahahah
thanks Andy xx;
March 10th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Woooooohoooooooooooooooooooo back to the old skool. What a lot of knowledge in the space of one hour. Thank you Andy I shall take that knowledge and keep it ready for HHDS at Easter ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx massive love
March 10th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Hey Guys
Was great fun with the MK crew on Monday - so good to catch up with you all!
Looking forward to jammin with the Henry Floyd massive tonight!!!!
natx
March 9th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
hello
had a great lesson, loved it so much. had lodes of giggles and found it halariouse x
love this family x
stef x
ting-a-ling x
March 9th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
hello
March 7th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Hellooo
Gutted i missed Wednesday class AND Saturday but i am sooooo ready for Move It! And am soo excited its unreal
See everyone there!
Helayna
x x x
March 6th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Yo Andy today class was so good and the dance rountine had so much rawness to it good luck to the urbanstrides crew at move it big to the urbanstrides family safe
March 5th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Wicked class on wed these classes rock thanx natalie
March 5th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I Had Alex And He came 2 ma skl a few weeks bk wow !!! he is hot or wat ?!!!!!!!! enyway ( blush blush) hehe but i am goin 2 audition for ueban strides nxt yr
ooo ma teacher sed she has organised for alex 2 cum 2 my skl agen:)
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Wicked, wicked, wicked class tonight. I loved the funk in that routine and adding the pauses. I knew what to do, though sometimes my head and my feet were not working together hahahahaha I guess thats typical of me and routines hahahahah
thanks Andy xx
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Hi Jess, the cuban track I used on Saturday was by Orishas, the album is El Kilo and the track Naci Orishas. Glad you enjoyed it!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
hey guys, great time 2night, funn stuf with the rutein
love you lodes xx
Tring-a-ling
stef
xx
February 28th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Another jewel from Buddha Stretch (the human streetdance library) talking about foundations similarities between streetdance styles and the current Hip Hop situation, rather strong language or the dirty truth as i like to call it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUy9OqD5klM&feature=related
February 27th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Hi Andy, I looked for that cuban hiphop track we did in saturday class and i cant find it
Can you send me a link please
Much Love
Jess
x x
February 25th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Hi!!
xx
I went to a class last night, was amazing ~ can’t wait for next week!!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
The inters class with Alex was wicked, never had a lesson with him before. Wicked routine and tune, really loved that lesson. Thanks Alex x x
February 24th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Thanks Natalie awesome lesson today!!! cant w8 till next week = )
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:36 pm
hey guys. just dropped in to say that 2night was amazin. was a great night but was only 6 of us dancin. was a good laugh and we just had fun with free-style, frezzes, the rutein and some different moves. i loved it 2night and we all put extra effort in and i loved it lodes.
love you guys x
Tring-a-ling
Stef x x
February 19th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
hiyaa andy
sory to say i wont b at dance on sat coz im goin to a concert! lol see you nxt wednesday 
luv 2 the urban strides fam!
ela x x x
February 16th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Just thought i would comment and say neat design, did you code it yourself? Looks great.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Hi Guys,
Haven’t been here for a while as i was lost in house
but i came across this interview with Shabba doo (Lockers, Breakin etc.) and knowing a bit about him i thought….that is the one to watch…..If you really want to understand the street dance culture, history and how you can contribute to the movement than 30 minutes of your life is not a big price to pay……unless you are in the middle of saving the world. Warning!!!!! It is very educating 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKifYHtyrrI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU0jcg720XU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFM_e9I2Jsk
Enjoy
February 15th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbveW0-SqrA
I am lovin this tune, love anything that pharrell seems to touch.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Heyyy!
sorry i had to leave early!
it helps u feel the dance even more bcoz ur alredy in the music when freestylin 
jus wanted to say i rele enjoyed doin house today
And wednesday class was rele helpful, like freestylin and putin the routine into it
love elaa x x x
February 10th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
one word FREESTYLE
February 10th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Hey hey heyy
Havent left a message in a while- so thought i would!
Loveeed class last Wednesday- accents and talking about contracts with your movements, big and small, etc.
Thankyou Andy that reinforced what i already knew and made me realise i should be doing this with every dance!
Big Up to the Urban Strides Fam
Lave you guys
Helayna
x x x
February 9th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
hello guy.
dont really no what 2 say coz i went to dance bt didnt dance. everyone was amazin and i see why sam tells us 2 give more energy and umff.
have a nice half term urban strides.
love you all.
stef.
tring-a-ling
x-x-x-x-x
February 4th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Hey Andy what was the Hip Hop track we freestyled to early on in the lesson on wednesday? It was not Busta though sounded a bit like him, You have played it before. Probably asking way to much from you here hahahahha xx
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Is sooooooooooooooooooooooo happy tonight as we spent most of class freestylin, how can it be that i find it sooo hard to follow routine, yet I am happy to freestyle all night. I am gutted I couldnt stay for inters, but have been unwell and apparently need to “go easy”…Huh! … Thanks Andy for yet another wicked class. Please, please, please can we do lots more freestyle xxx
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
hi guys.
was a good laugh 2night
dancin was amazin, died in floor work but i asked to do it so i had to do it. the routeen was so funny, i keeped gettin the steps rong and sam ws laughin at me
loev yu lotes x
stef x
tring-a-ling
x
January 29th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
I am gutted I missed Wednesdays class, as I have been ill:( damn give me freestyle. Also gutted that Greg campbellock jnr has died. RIP to another dance legend. I hope to be back on Wednesday xx
January 29th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Hey Andy
really enjoyed last night at misbourne it really gave me more moves to choose from when i freestyle
love from vicky xxx
January 28th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Heyy :), wow I haven’t written on here for ages!!. I had an amazing class on wednesday with the a-town massive! The free style for an hour was sick!! I couldn’t sleep last night so I got out of bed (at about 2am) put my iPod on and freestyled and felt the music!! It was gooood!! :). Just thought I’d share this with all of you because it made me feel confident knowing I can dance where ever I want to and when ever I want too!! Lol.
C u Wednesday A-town!
Much love
Jess
x x x
January 28th, 2010 at 10:03 am
yoooo!
absolutely loved class last night.
came out of class feelin that my freestyle had improved even in one hour!
lookin forward for class on sat
Big up to A town massive.
love becca xxxxxxxxxxxx
January 26th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
hi guys x
hows everyone doin? dance was so fun 2night, had a gd time and was glad to have sam back and doin some floor work. loved it x
love you guy x
stef
tring-a-ling
xx
January 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Hi!
It’s Emma 123 u emailed me thanks for that!
I go to Temple Academy of performing Arts!
Love ya!
Emma 123
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:23 pm
hi soph, im stef and have been dancin with urban strides 4 1year and a half.
i think you should join the family, everyone is reli nice.
before i started doin urban stries i never felt condident to just dance anywhere and since i have meet sam who is my dance teacher each week and mainly andy who has helped me alot, i have come a long way.
at the start it was hard because you have to learn everything but when u have learnt everything you get alot better. when i first started i was shy and nevous but now i talk to everyone in my class and have come a long way but its progress.
the 1 thing that has also helped me to get to where i am now is the dvd, it is amazin and i would recomed that if u r abit shy to come to a class but when u see them all dancin on the dvd u will wont to join a class and learn to dance like them.
they also have hip hop dnt stop in the holidays which are also amazin, you meet new people and get to learn different styles and the instuctors are amazin and are helpful and you do learn lodes from them.
i hope this helped you and you reli take that on board.
stef
tring-a-ling clases
Hey family, reli gutted couldnt dance on tuesday because of something goin on in the school. cant wait to see sam and everyone next week, gunna be great to do some jammin and also be puttin some flavla in to the dance.
hope auditions went well and the crew is gunna do amazin again this year like they always do.
love urban strides lodes
stef xxxxx
tring-a-ling
January 21st, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Hi my name is Soph and i am new.
I would really love to join street dancing as it would make me feel good about myself and also, build up my confidence.
I do think I could come along way if I did join.
I am abit worried as I am an extremeley shy, & have very low self-esteem…
So im still deciding whether to join or not. Lol.
xx
January 20th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Wicked class tonight Andy, found my funk tonight.. loved the track we danced to. Really gutted could not stay for inters tonight, have had a banging headache for about 5 days
. Been really trying to add my own flavla to the dance.LOVING the Urban Strides.
BIG love xxxxx k
January 17th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO GOT IN!! woooooo
x x x x
January 17th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Hey Andy!
I’m in the WORST mood today
I really wanted to come to the auditions. After the first class back I decided to be brave coz you never know but I didnt get out of work untill just after 5 this morning and after 2 hours sleep I felt so ill trying to get up to come to the auditions and I ended up waking up at 9.25 with my head on the kitchen side next to my stone cold toast. I actually cryed to my mum haha how bad is that!
Is there only one audition per year? I hope not!!!!!!!
Much love, Amy x
January 17th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Hey Guys!
Your the best!
So wanna come 2 ya classes!
But i live 2 far away! Boo Hoo!
Any ways, I’m goin’ 2 Move It 2010!
Heard u r performin’ there i’m goin’ on the saturday!
Hope 2 c u there?!
Hope 2 c u then!
Emma 123
January 16th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Can you tell im excited?!
x x
January 14th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Love the classes Andy, hoping i can get a job so i can afford next term too!! :)xx
January 14th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Yes dancing is back wooooohooooooo. Wicked classes tonight, thanks Andy xx
January 14th, 2010 at 10:03 am
yooo! long time since i posted a message so thought i would now, in maths class but shhh ;).
been buzzin all week!!!
havnt been at class for soooooooooooo long, craaaving dance soo bad rite now!
sooooo excited about sunday auditions cannot waaiitt!
see everyone soonn
also loookin forward to saturday training class
Big up to A town massive!
love ya!
becca
xxxxxxxxxxx
January 13th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
great to be back to dancin this week x
had alex last night, was really fun and had a great time x
lovein the family x
tring-a-ling
stef x
January 9th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I am fed up of the weather now, I need to get back to dancing arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
January 8th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Hey guys!
Likin’ the snow!
Hate it!
Love ya!
Keep on rockin’
Piece!:-)
Emma 123
January 2nd, 2010 at 11:00 am
Put your hands in the air like u just do’nt care!!!!!!!
Get into your Groove!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Freestylin’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dancin’ means everythin’ 2 me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep on movein’ Urban Strides!!!!!!!!!!
Wishin’ you a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Emma 123:-)
December 27th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Yo!!!!!!
(^^^)
Whts up!!!!!!!!!!
Emma123
December 27th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Merry Christmas Every 1
(^^)
Your moves r wicked!
hope 2 c u son
Emma123
December 26th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I have to do dancin and merry xmas
Samantha who teaches at Holmer green JR school on mondays
December 19th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Happy Christmas to the urban strides family….
This year has been really special and i am loving the idea of hip hop don’t stop more than just once a year…..although i couldn’t go to the class as often as i would like to, because of uni, i still learned a great deal and enjoyed every class as if it was my last one….i am still searching for the “freestyle holy grail” and recently immigrated to house…..after being faced with never ending amount of essay writting, having the chance to escape to my freestyle practice felt like the greatest thing since slice bread. House does get you a bit brain washed but i quess that why it suits me….but as suga pop said “at the end of the day when all is said and done it is the feeling that you are left with” and whether i get this feeling from locking poping hip hop etc. doesn’t really matter to me which is why i love streetdance there is so much variety…….
December 18th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Heey , i was at young voices n it was brill i reali luved da dancers , they were the best soo was V.V.Brown lol
Bye xxoxoxoxoxoxo
:L
December 17th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Watsup !!! I saw Urban Strides at the Royal Albert Hall last week at the Young Voices Clic Sergeant Concert. You were soooo Amazing and when I get older I want to perform just like u !!!! Please if possible visit Hayes Primary School, George Lane, Bromley, Kent. I hope to see you soon in the future.
Emma 123
xxxxx
December 16th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Hey !!!
I was at the Young Voices concert in Belfast i was from Rockport I just wanted to say u guys absoulutly rocked never seen anything like it you are better than diversity who won Britain’s Got Talent. My favourite dancer was the guy not with the really cool afro but the other guy he was my favourite i really wanted his autograph but i had to go an came in the next morning and all my friends had it was soo jealous hope to see u again soon.BTW you guys absoulutly rocked couldnt take my eyes of you.Thank you for a great time and concert. Luv
from
Emma aka Emz XxXxX
December 12th, 2009 at 11:45 am
hiyya guys ur sooooooo coooll i seen u last week at the men areana it was vjust boutstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love you urbanstrides and the lad with the afro dose realy graet backflips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 love ya all
December 10th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
hiyaa guys,
I am catherine. I have seen your performances at the NIA (National Indoor Arena) and they all are amazing. How you all do those moves is incredible. The man with the afro (no offence) is amazing at roundoff straight back and tuckback also. i can’t do that although i do gymnastics. i perform every year at the NIA and it always is amazing especially with the special guests. This year (2009) unfortunatley i didnt perform because i had left school to go to secondary school but i was still in the audience. You (Andy) were amazing. you were really funny when you were getting the audience involved in the dances and making them stand up and party.
Lovee Youu Guyss
Catherine
xxxxxxxxxx
December 9th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
hey guysssss…..
arrrrrrrrrhhhh 
hope everythings going good was great havin natalie last week but im really sorry can’t come this week have so much to do e.g coursework
c u next term lots of love xxxxxxxx
December 8th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
hi guys, hope everything is goin well
2night was flippin brill,, we did abit of whackin, breakin, house, free-style(was the best part), a dance and frezzes,, all i can say now is….. im nackered,, hope everyone has a good christmas and new year,, see you again in 2010!!
p.s. in are class at Tring,, im the only 1 left who has done it since the begining!!
love you all
tring-a-ling
steffi x
December 8th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
hi u are such a cool group and could u pls come to longbarn school warrington pagate
December 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
andy can u put are video that top 9 massive did on the chairs and all of us free-stylin pppppppppppppppppplllllllllllllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
stef x
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:57 pm
i saw you at the o2 aswell for the young voices concert (2nd december) as my sis was singing there
and you were absolutly AMAZING i loved every minute of your performance
i think i liked you lot the best out of all the singers and everythiing well DONE
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:30 am
brv how do you do that stuff i saw you at the o2 (young voices) on the 2nd december
December 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 pm
hey guys, you were great at young voices, o2 arena on tuesday. I hav 2 say never seen a dance like that before. I was amazed. wow cant wait to see u guys preforme somewhere else
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
hey guys, dance last night was really fun, i had alot of energy so was puttin alot of energy into the dance, they dance was frigein awsome, was so fun and i could do it aswell, put my own Favla into it ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
hope all is goin well on tour x
tring-a-ling
stef x
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:50 pm
i want to learn how you lot’s dance. back flips,cart wheel and other stuff.
December 1st, 2009 at 2:53 pm
i would love to go danceing i have heard a lot off it i have been danceing about 6 year now! i am just looking for a dance class around ashton area.. i am going college next yera doing dance to be a dance teacher love danceing and u have a realy good web
November 27th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
HEY MY URBAN STRIDES FAMILY!!!!! JUST WANA SAY IM SO FREAKING PROUD OF U GUYS! I HEARD U ABSOULTLY SMASHED IT IN SHEFIELD!!!! KNEW U WOULD I DNT EXPECT ANYTHING LESS! SHEFIELD WAS 1 OF MY FAV ARENAS COZ FRANKIE AND BENNYS WAS JUST OVER THE ROAD AND SO WAS THE FUN ARCADE PLACE! GOOD TIMES!!! LOL MISS U ALL MAN!!! LOOKING 4WARD 2 SEEING U ALL 2MOZ AND HEARING ALL THE GOSSIP!!! AND ALISON YOU NEED 2 LET ME KNOW IF THERES ANY BOY TALENT 4 ME! ITS THE LAW EVERY TOUR I NEED 2 MOLEST SOME KIND OF POP ACT HEHEH LOVE U ALL XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
November 26th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Lots of love to the Urban Strides massive, doin their thing around the country, and no doubt smashing it. Wooohooooo x x x x
November 26th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Your performance in sheffield last night was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done guys
Well worth the drive!
Good luck tonight! MASH IT UPPP
Love yalll!!!!!!!!!!!
November 25th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
had an amazin time at dance last night,, but one thing what the flip is a wack? i was so confused!! sam decided to use me as a back up dancer when we were talkin about how to walk!! :S i had to do a borin walk and then do a better 1 and sam thought i was gunna fail lol,,
big up to the urban strides family x
tring-a-ling
stef x
p.s. good luck at the o2 crew,, have a fab time x
November 24th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
hi my names olivia noble my mum is lisa she used to dance with vicky anywayy i really love hip-hop and i teach myself and i cn do body waves and popping but dotn knoe which class i should go to will the begginers be too easy ???love to hear from you hope to be coming soon !!
November 21st, 2009 at 6:54 pm
SAM RULZ
November 20th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Your message board is playing tricks on me…
Here is the rest
I know it has been a long time but i am a busy person and besides there is not much sympathy outside urban strides for a dance addict like myself…..
Thanks Yoda Instone for that fruitful insight into posture in house and streetdance in general. While i was waiting for the kettle to boil and forgot to consider that maybe playing loud house music and six o’clock in the morning in a block of flats may not be the best idea, (Guess i won’t be getting any christmas cards from my neighbours this year or ever) the penny dropped !!!!!
This wicked trance tune came on, and Just like you told ” lean forward …slightly more ….that’s it, on the balls of your feet ” and it is like my feet found a whole new freedom (How liberating - me like using fancy words)
“Freedom , I won’t let you don’t, Freedom, I will not give you all, freedom - George Micheal …VERY STREET
I guess “knowing and doing” are two different things so feel free to corrected my technique anytime just be carefull when i am wild’n'out yo or you may sustain some unintentional damage
I find it so much easier now to stay on the beat and the number of possibilities seems just endless and it requires less energy -> me feel invicible efficient, practical, exciting < (for more information contact your local dealeship).
I
Jiri wiseman over and out …….
November 20th, 2009 at 11:32 am
->Holy Grail me feel invicible efficient, practical, exciting < (for more information contact your local dealeship).
I won’t get into that whole “being anxious” thing but i will just add if i may
that it relates to how you view challenges. Are they obstacles or opportunities?
Jiri wiseman over and out …….
November 20th, 2009 at 10:09 am
ANDY! wednesdays class was amazing as usual! but i really felt that i got into it this time
cant wait for next week really wanna get back into the dance zone 
love you my urban family xxxxxxx
November 18th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Wooooooooooohooooooo what can I say? Yet another funk filled night with the urban strides massive. Thanks Andyxxx
November 18th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
heyy,, had a good dance class, was so funny coz i fell over everytime after tryin to atempt the freez lol,, in pain all over and have scrached the whole of my sholder and it kills like hell ! ! ! !
sam said to me ’stef, are you gunna get down low 2day and bend your legs?’ it was so funny,, andy told me to do that at hhds aswell,, i think i should listen and try it out xx
big up to urban strides
Stef xx
tring-a-ling classes xx
November 17th, 2009 at 10:57 am
heyy,, lookin forword to dance 2night ! ! im really in the mood ! ! write later after class ! ! big up x stef x
November 16th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
heey ,..its Kat here jammin on the computer soooo boared before i went on ere so i busted down some moves for two hours ahhaha (now i need my deodrant can , think its behind the sofa )…what am i like.
More to the point , ive been popping my moves for five years but ive never been to a street dance class in ma life ,it just came over me! lol . umm…but i had a urban strides workshop at my school and WOW , may i say alex your moon walk is raw. im really thinking about joing the urban strides family..its just that im doing theatre at the moment. And dont think ive forgotten you Mr Instone. Andy lets face it your an insperation , nd im not just sayin that ..ur quality at what you do !!!! keep poppin ,lockin ,breakin and ………how embarrrrising i cant think of any other rhymin words ! haha ..nd yes im good at most subjects apart from ….english.
Love all you guys
stay safe nd keep poppin thos bones. mwaah ….x
November 11th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Well tonight has been interesting for me, beginners was banging and I followed the routine fairly well, though following routines seem to be my weakness- I added my own favla. When it got to intermediates I decided that I would follow the routine as best as I could but rather than panic when it got tricky I freestyled. This seemed to work for me. I sometimes think we are all too focused on getting moves and steps perfect every time and forgetting to add our own feeling and our own funk into the dance. I am happy to say that I feel more confident about freestyling than anything else. It is true that as long as you get down low, feel the music and your going in the right direction to everyone else things tend to fall into place, even if like me you have to add your own thing into it. I loveeeee music and dance, but I love it for me, I am not out to impress, I like getting into my own little zone, and the music definately moves me, and fortunatly my feet (sometimes). I will shut up now.
Thanks for yet another wicked class Andy I am enjoying my own personal journeyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
November 10th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
heeey andy
but at tring school as it was easierr to get to 
love her
hope your ok!
im still urban striding
miss youus! butt sam is amazing
at school atm but dance tonight, im excited
urban strides loveeee! xxxxxxxxx
November 9th, 2009 at 10:53 am
hey………………………………………… my name is mick :p
November 5th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
heyy anddyy,
is there anywhere else wher we cn buy dickson’s cds? xx
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Hey Stef,
Hi Stef
Im lovin that your lovin classes! Dickson is one of the best cats to talk to ref: poppin bangers and he always has his spounch at Hip Hop Don’t Stop. however in terms of real funk rather than G-style madness here are some good albums to check out, pure funk, some old skool some soul.
For some dope soulful slow poopin jams I prefer Raphael Saadiq and his album Ray Ray
Common is pretty good to pop to if you like hip hop his album Like water for Chocolate is a good place to start
In terms of real old skool funk, i suggest you do some of your won research its always the best way but, a good starting point would be th ese guys: Zapp and Roger and Parliment two different groups but dope funk !
Good luck see you next week x
November 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
hey!!!
last nite was amazin!!!!!!!! loved the routine andy!
just wondering, does anyone know of any music that is good for poppin an boogaloo?????
thanksx
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 pm
yo yo yo,, 2night was amazin,, sam said i had improved lodes with my confidance and the grove i dance with!!
favla i say:) x stef xxx
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Heeeeey
it definitley helped me so much in improving my freestyylee, learnin about new styles and i got sooo much more confidence now in myself n my dancin.
its not wht i thought it wud b like - i loved jus lettin go, relaxin, not havin 2 impress and jus bein urself. 
..feelin the music x
Im gunna really try hard n work on my freestyle now that i feel so inspired by nt only the teachers at HHDS bt evry single dancerr there 
everyones got their own swagga, I figured out mine, and watchin other ppl dance inspires me to try new things in my freestyle.
it was worrrrrrthhh itt of course 
big up A town
Jus wanteed to sayyy how gladd i am that i went to HHDS this october
I loved hw the 3 days was all based around circles bcoz tbh, before that ws my bigest fear lol and now i jus fink that was a bit stupid lol! Evry1 went in a circle in mechanikools class and thn i went in 2 mre on the last day n absolutley loved it
The wholee 3 days were jus wikkkedd n i literally cnt waiiitt till easterrrr! The teachers were amazinn n i learnt alot from all of em… i especially enjoyed alex’s classes n felt lyk i gt alot mre confidence frm him
Krump n gum boots wer 2 new styles wich i’d neva learnt befre n i had fun learnin the routines evn thoo i felt like id been hit by a bus the nxt mornin lol
anyways just thankyou so mucch 2 the teachers and for givin me tht oppurtunity andy
keeep dancin evry1
lovee <3 ela xxxxxxxx
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 am
yo yo yo,, cant wait 4 2night, gunna be amazin and i love to dance and free-style now,, andy has given me the best time ever at hhds and 2night dancin with sam i hope we free-style,, me and kis will be goin in with the sick moves we have learnt over the 3days at hhds,, street dance is amazin and i love locking,, in ict and my teacher said i can do what i like coz i have finished my work and i decided to come on the blog and write becuase i love this family,, big up 2 the top 9 massive,, favla all the way xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx stef xxxxxxxxxxxxx
October 31st, 2009 at 10:26 am
Hey Guys
Just a quick little note to say how incredible HHDS was..seriously
WOW.. so im newish to freestyle and still have a long way to go but boy have i learnt so much during these past three days about confidence, circles, dance styles e.g. Krump! Everything. i am going to try so hard now to practise my freestyle because i want to be better. Loved all the various dance classes, Gum Boots was a favourite! i actually have about 5 black bruises on my legs from slapping them so hard
But of course it was worth it. Thankyho to everyone that made it a huge success, i think everyone had a fab time 
Cant wait till Easter whooooo
Urban Strides Lover
H x x
October 30th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Hi Andy and Everyone,
Andy, HHDS has had a very big impact on my dancing!
But the main thing is my Confidence if this week rewinded I would never of thought that I would be dancing in a circle
with all my friends, family, and Poppin Champions 06-07-08 and everyone else at HHDS, but you saw me there jammin away! It was such a buzz. Wish I could do it again!!
Thanks so much for all the hard work everyone has put in!
Thanks!!!
All my love and peace!!
Theo
x
October 15th, 2009 at 9:46 am
yooo! last nite was CRAAAZZY!
the atmosphere of class was outa this world and was feelin every second of it!
caaant wait for saturday trainin class woop woop!
and soooooooooo sykkeeddd about HIP HOP DONT STOP! … atch cant wait to feel that passion and energy 3 days straight!!
see everyone on satuuurdaaaay
love beccaaaaa!!!!!
<3
big up to A town massiiive
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
October 14th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Heloo papa andy
x x x love ela!
classsss was sikkk tonite rele feelin…CANNOT WAI T FOR HHDS jus booked my space zoooooooopzoooop
October 14th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
wooooooooooohoooooooooo Aylesbury freestyle massive. Loved tonight, thanks to the Boss xxx
October 14th, 2009 at 10:56 am
whaaatuuuppp!
just in the moood to dance dance dance!
excited bout 2nite class! zoop!
in class right now and seriously cant concentrate ha
be bringin the energy big styleat AHS
see everyone 2nite
big up to A town massivee!!!
love becca!!
October 13th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
heyy, sorry i can’t makee it tonight,
my parents are out of the country for the week so i couldn’t get theree
miss itt x
October 10th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUsA2v5e8hI
wooowwweee watch this shizz
its crazyy! lol seriousslyy poppin and locking ..just WOW 
Class was fab a dab a dosy ..Andyy lovedd the arena tour sneak preview was really interesting to see what it would be like if you had to perform like that
thankyouuuuu now i just need to relax and go with the flow 
see yaa’ll Wednesday whoooo
H
muchly loveee x x
October 9th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
hey hey hey
its jado from wednesdays
sick house dance on wednesday andy loved it
was feeeelin it
xxxxxx
lvya x x x x x
October 7th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Wicked class as usual, Many thanks to the “master”. Was putting my own litte flava into the moves tonight, wooohoooooo lovin the Urban Strides xxxxxxxx Much love k
October 7th, 2009 at 8:38 am
yoo!
just leaving a lil message on the legiondary message board
unfortunately i wasnt able to make it to saturday class cos i was really ill
was so bummed about it!
cant wait for 2nites class though!
goin 2 bring da funk
big up to A town maaasssive
see everyone 2nite!
love becca!! xxxxx
October 7th, 2009 at 8:23 am
heeeeeey
cnt wait for satadayyy classs ppl, missedd dancin this weeeek n wnna b feeelin the ´musicccc 
big up a towwwwwn
elaa xxxxxxxx
October 7th, 2009 at 8:23 am
heeeeeey
cnt wait for satadayyy classs ppl, missedd dancin this weeeek n wnna b feeelin the ´musicccc 
big up A towwwwwn
elaa xxxxxxxx
October 6th, 2009 at 11:11 am
hey u.s.
just got my dvd of hip hop dont stop summer its wicked!
the dvd is very good at expressing the vibe of urban strides and i cant wait till the autumn one
that asda scene was class, thanks for the dvd urban strides
much love
cam x
October 5th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Thanks to knowing people that know people that know people i ended up in Suga pop’s class yesterday.
You probably heard of suga pop with regards to boogaloo but not many of you know that he is an insane locker.
In Fact i was digging his locking more than his boogaloo, it is something you just have to see, he has got the illest locking grove i’ve ever seen. The way he uses his head and chest in such a relax fashion is so fOnky that he could be doing standing on the spot and still look like million dollars……
The other thing is his passion for streetdance…..he spoke to us about how important is the soul in the dance and how funky dancing is becoming an endangered specie which if i wasn’t a tough guy would reduce me to tears…..
We’ve done different variations of scooby doo and played alot with the locking groove……
Boogaloo was dope too, though it was much tougher because of a lot of weight transfer and plenty of rolls, because suga pop is more about the dance and popping on top than the other way round….
Great class and i wanted was to stay in that studio forever just locking the life away unfortunately we had to leave and face the boring prospects of our daily lives……
If you ever think of doing such class make sure you got your foundations down and then you are in for a blast ……
Peace
Jiri (still learning how to put the puzzle together)
September 30th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
P.s Happy Birthday Andy, you kept that quiet. Enjoy what’s left of it x x x x
September 30th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Andy please, please, please can you put the clip of funk squad dancing in your class a hhds, dancing to Isaac Hayes, Disco connection. wicked class tonight was feeing the funk until my knee gave way and i fell like a sack of xxxx on the floor. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx much lovexx k
September 29th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Hey Andy, Alison and all the beautiful troupies!
Just thought i’d let you know how much i miss you guys and saturday classes! Liberian girl came on last night in one of the clubs an made me miss you all even more, thought i’d throw a bit of choreo out there but with ridiculous shoes on and not an alcohol-free drink in sight, it wasnt as ‘clean’ as the last performance
Hope all the tour rehearsals are going well cannot wait to see it!!
Good luck !!
Much Love .. Chapple xxx
P.S i’ve taken skinny jeans to a whole new level.. good times!
September 29th, 2009 at 9:57 am
heyy, in ict and done all my work, cant wait 4 2night, will be amazin to do some dancin. hhdp masterclass will be fabtastic and i cant wait to see every1 again, dropa massage later
bug up 2 urban strides……….
Stef </3
tring-a-ling classes rock x
September 27th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
The Thursday Misbourne Class
The magic was definately in the Air……
What an amazing class, there was so much energy in that room that we might have just found a solution for saving the planet.
One tends to forget how much BUZZ an Urban strides class can generate, why it is so appealing and what happens if you allow yourself to be sucked in and everybody joins in the madness. If you’ve been there then you know what i am talking about and in case you didn’t feel the same way as i did i strongly suggest you dial the NHS helpline because there is something seriously wrong with you. I woke up the next day an was still buzzing from the previous day not being able to concentrate on my work and thinking just how much i’d rather be near a stereo with some nasty tunes getting down.To my manager’s dissappointment i didn’t catch anything from his 10 minute speach about health and safety and just signed my life away happy to get away from all that nonsense that just takes the fun out of the job and went straight for my ipod to have a little dance even though it was just on the inside because most of my seniour colleagues would probably need a new pacemaker if i was to go all out !!!
September 24th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
one more thing i miss u guys so much see you very soon big up to da urbanstrides family bless
September 24th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
yo Andy long time no see hows things iam still dancing and im still loving it cant wait to see you guys very soon i should be comming down to see you guys dances soon big up to da urban strides family
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Ok Ok Ok
So what do you expect me to do now
no class tonight nooooooooo
hey ho the DVD me thinks, yes thats what im guna do watch and practise tehe .. SAT THO
H
x x missing wednesay class
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:48 am
Hola!!
Really luved the class lastnight, got into the ‘groove’, challenged me and then knocked me out for six afterwards. Just want to practice and keep improving to get my own flava on coz finding that a bit of a challenge!
Been trying to practice, though my dog Nismo seems to think it’s a partnered dance and won’t stop jumping up at me!
EXCITED ABOUT NEXT WEEK THO, YEAH!!
xX
September 21st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
booyaa!
okkk just in one of them mooods when im BUUZZINNGG about dancing! so thought i would let youu guuys know ha
i absoloutly LOVED saturdays training claaass! i gained so much more confidence in just one lesson! i think that doin the circle thing and dancin with other people in the class deffianetly helped! :). really loved the routine and cannot stop practisin it! :). i found some of it a little tricky but when i got my head around it, it felt so goood! … hopefully we do more classes like that one!
seeee everyone at AHS on wednesday
big up to the A town massivesssss
love beccaa!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
September 19th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
heeeeey class ws soo gdd todayy loved ittt! had so much fun
spesh getin to dance wit different ppll i hope we do mre of tht ! It took me lil while to get the rlee fast moves in the middle of the routinee bt i got it in the end n been practisin jus nw 
Was rele feelin it todaayy n finaly got skeeta rabbit haha 
cnt wait til wednesdaaay class!!!
xxxxxxxx
big up A towwwn massiv
September 17th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Soooo good to be back at class.
Can we do locking soooon please, i havent done it in ages and i miss it hahaha xxx
September 17th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
WOW!
dance last nite waas sick! waaas feeling every second of it!
been thinkin bout it practically all day! been hard to concentrate on ma work
cannot wait for saaturday!
see every one then
loveeeee beccaa!
big up to A town massive
xxxx
September 16th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
wooooohooooooooooooooooooo class tonight was wicked, the Aylesbury massive smashed it as usual. Wanted to stay for intermediate class but had a banging headache boooooooooooooooooooooo. Thanks Andy wicked class xxx
September 15th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Just came across this article which mainly evolves around Krumping but could apply to other dance styles too. If you know what streetdance is about than you must have heard about krumping if not than do your HOMEWORK !!!! DON’T take this as the holly truth it only represents one person’s opinion however only by learning more about the culture of streetdance will you be able to seperate the wheat from the chaff.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Hi Krumpers !
Cindy here, a.k.a. Rage ! I would like to share my opinion. Even tho no-one has got the truth, I’d like to
share about my personal research about Krumping, what I believe it is and what I believe it is not.
Most of my thoughts have been inspired by 2 of my recent trips:
- European Buck Session, special guest: Tight Eyez (Germany, Dusseldorf, 2008)
- Many Krump Sessions in Los Angeles (Long Beach, with the Hooligans / Uncrowned Kings, 2008)
I hope this mini-article will inspire you.
1. CAN WE TEACH KRUMPING?
Well… Miss Prissy does (Breakin Convention, UK-London, 2006)!
Tight Eyez does (European Buck Session, Germany-Dusseldorf, 2008)!
Also: Solow (Australia, 2008), Lil C, etc., there is also a “Krump Class” in Los Angeles / Hollywood (Miss
Prissy).How do they teach? They teach the basics, the foundations, give tips for your freestyle, explain and
remind what it stands for and….. yes, they teach routines! At the end of a Krump “class”, there is and
will always be a Krump Session.
The question I’d ask is: CAN WE LEARN KRUMPING BY GOING TO CLASS?
Well… which “urban street dance form” can you learn by ONLY attending class?
You have to work on your freestyle and work on your own moves. There is more to dance than the
classes you are going to. You will get what Krumping is by training…
Training can take different forms: working on your moves on your own, going to sessions, going to clubs,
going to battles, etc. etc.… and classes… what can classes do? It does contribute to people’s training too.
Classes give the opportunity to people who don’t know about Krumping to have a taster about what it is.
Classes can give you new tips, new moves. Classes can teach you how to teach it, you too, to others.
Classes allow us to spread the word, to spread the buck, everywhere, to anyone who attends dance
classes. Classes are an event like any other event, where you can learn what you don’t know and share
what you do know. Classes make Krumping accessible to anyone who wants to learn. It can be the start
for someone as a Krumper or it can be done in addition to what you already do. For me personally,
classes are also an opportunity to explore about how to use Krumping in choreography.
2. CAN WE CHOREOGRAPH KRUMPING?
This is the exact point of my personal research as a choreographer!! I’ve been working on it since a while
now. A conversation with Tight Eyez at the EBS and a trip to Long Beach (Los Angeles) answered my
question if… yes or no, can we choreograph Krumping? Since the very start, my choreographic work has
been based on the following questions:
How can I use Krumping in Theatre work?
How can I choreograph Krumping by still keeping its essence?
(Just to explain and give a little bit of background for those who don’t know what I am and what I do:
I am a choreographer. I do Hip-Hop Theatre, but from a larger point of view: Urban Dance Theatre. I am
using Hip-Hop, New Style, Popping, Dancehall and Krumping in my work. My shows are very political and
are issue based. I have been working on topics such as Modern Slavery, Child Soldiers, Women, etc. My
aim is to raise awareness through dance and make the audience think.)
First, I had a conversation with Tight Eyez. He said he is against the use of Krumping in the commercial
world (however, please keep reading…!!). I then asked him the question: what do you think about using
Krumping in Theatre work? He said he is himself creating Dance Theatre work!! During the EBS, we had
an hour of Q&A session with Tight Eyez. From that conversation on, I knew I was going in the right
direction. I have almost all of Tight Eyez DVD’s, but having to address serious questions, and hearing his
opinion on different subjects was an extremely inspiring experience for me. Again… go out there, TRAVEL, and
don’t limit yourself to your youtube research!
I also had a chat with Krumpers in Long Beach about doing Theatre. Well… I must say that the idea is
very welcomed in the Krump community! It is not going against what Krumping stands for!!
My question rather is: HOW TO CHOREOGRAPH KRUMPING?
Well… I have been doing a lot of exploration. I have done hours and hours and hours of research in the
studio. I think it is a difficult task to choreograph Krumping. Just because it can quickly look like another
normal Hip-Hop routine. Keeping Krumping’s essence, energy and quality of movement in choreography
is very difficult. Because everyone is unique in how they express themselves, because everyone has their
own quality of movement, choreographing Krumping without making it look like some Street Dance is a
hard job! However, hard doesn’t mean impossible.
I recently presented a show about Modern Slavery (“Yes, I still exist”) in Stratford Circus. This was part 1
of the result of my research… If you are interested to see it, keep your ears open and I’ll let you know
when we have another opportunity to show the work! Choreographing Krumping is still something every
choreographer can research… it’s not an easy job to make a routine look like proper Krumping!
3. KRUMPING& COMMERCIAL: Yes or No?
Miss Prissy went for commercial, Lil C too… Tight Eyez don’t and won’t.
People asked Tight Eyez the question during the EBS Q&A session: Are you against using Krumping in the
commercial world and why? He said this is not why he created Krumping for. Most of the messages the
commercial world spreads is: guns, violence, sex, non-social behavior, etc… This is not what Krumping
stands for! He said he promotes positivity through Krumping, he doesn’t support negative messages.
I trained with the Hooligans / the Uncrowned Kings in Long Beach (Los Angeles) and also met a few
people from the Golden Gurls of Krump. They have many ideas of how to go “commercial” with their
Krumping (TV, website, etc.). Krump Dancers have been performing at event such as the
Choreographers Ball in Hollywood. They want to make it and they want more exposure.
Well… from both of these conversations I got that it is not about making money with Krumping that is a
bad thing. You can make money from it. But Krumping doesn’t stand for negative messages, it doesn’t
support anti-social behavior and it is there to promote a violent-free environment.
As a dancer, as a choreographer, but also as an individual I don’t support negative messages…
So, I choose not to sell out and I choose this path with my art in general already anyway.
As dancers, we all would love to earn a living from dancing only. I am blessed, I have the privilege to do
so. I also choose to support those who want to earn a living with their talent. Go for your dreams!
As artists we all give messages. Whether we choreograph, whether we battle, or whether we perform…
We inspire an audience. Use your art in the good way, use your art to promote your values.
Cindy a.k.a. Rage
September 13th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Achtung ACHTUNG !!!!!
1st -> Just thought i’ll drop this on all the streetdance worshipers it is a great rite by skeeter rabbit http://lockerlegends.net/pioneers-editorial-page/editorial-may-2008-social-party-vs-comercial-locking/
In fact check out the whole website because it is just loaded with locking knowledge(Knowledge is power uhh ha) that will make you go Ahaaa, hmmm, okay ….now i get it…
2nd -> Just some of the random stuff you can encounter if you take out your skills for the world to see.
These stories are real as experience by me during my underpass jams have fun.
Ever since being forced out of the dance studio in my gym because of health and safety reason (i was told that if i would die that no one could see me, as if i am so hardcore), i started training in a underpass in MK because like most people i don’t have acces to a dance studio and waiting for US classes is just excruciating and my kitchen freestyles were ruining my socks collection. As daunting as it was the first time, i soon got used to training there. The sound there is wicked and its the only place where i get to give my stereo a run for its money.
I also met a lot of interesting people which i guess wouldn’t normally talk to me if it wasn’t for the music and me goofing around. I now know few traffic wardens which tends to take their breaks there, also some community officers which may eventually come handy and they actually like some of DR.Dre stuff. I was also snapped by MK citizen newspaper reporter and intervied untill she realized that i am not there to compete in the MK got talent contest and that i am just chilling because that how i do….. in fact people passing by find it really strange that this is what i do for fun.
I sometimes get to be a DJ because some people just come to sit around and ask if they can watch me getting down or ask me to play some of their favourite tunes from my ipod and since i tend to believe that most people are not perverts or wierdos, i don’t usually mind.
I get cheered on by pensioners or school kids on the trip to the theatre or shopping centre, since the bus car park is just round the corner, i also met 2 bmx riders who just watched me for about 10 minutes and then asked me how i can remember such a long routine. So i introduced them to the term Freestyle and explain them that i make it up as i go, to which they replied ” You must be really clever thinking that fast i couldn’t do it “. Well i didn’t bother explaining it any further since like most people they obviously thought that i am just about Good looks and forgot that there is some serious brain ticking inside that sculptured physique
I also got a free can of fosters from my new mate Dave for letting him play Cypress hill Rocksuperstar and recently received a penny(my first streetdance earn money) and a bit of pity from a rather good looking brunette when she found out that this is what i do for fun which probably in her eyes makes me a looser
I also met Nigel who works as a bouncer in Northampton and London clubs and sometimes L.A. He had some incredible pictures(on his phone) of him and jay-z , pharell, nelly, usher, paris hilton etc. He is a big R’n'B fan and apparently the ladies in london would go crazy for me if i’ll throw it down like that, shame i started studying uni in Bedford. He also tells a great story about his huge scar on the leg which is a shark bite from the great white when he was surfing in south africa when in fact it is from a car accident (but thats not that impressive). So that is my free club entrance sorted ….
I also tend to on and off educate the MK public about the streetdance culture since sometimes i get asked if i am okay or what am i doing….i guess it may look a bit weird to people that just don’t have a clue…..
Well i guess i won’t be buying the BMW M3 and making the appreance on traffic cops or 7 o’clock news anytime soon since i blow out most of my cash on classes and petrol but underpass jams are just as good.
Jiri ….the yet to grow up streetdance addict
September 9th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
woooooohoooooooooo back doing the Urban Strides thing.As always wicked class. Thanks Andy wooooohooooooo happy again xxx
September 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Loved it - totally aching today though!
September 9th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Had a great class was the best !
Had so much fun !
You Rock ! I love you ! Your the best ! see you tue ! xxx
September 9th, 2009 at 8:05 am
hey andy!
absolutley loved the class last night
il defo be coming back next week cant wait! x
September 8th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
YES YES YESSSS
Class was sick today Andy. As much as i love summer, i love dancing more.
Soooooo glad to be back
See you next week
<3
September 8th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH! Had such a great time loving it and it’s mine turn to say I LOVE YOU YOU ROCK GIVE ME 5 !
x x x
Lets just say in the words of wild cherry Yeah i was dancin’ and singin’ and movin’ to the groovin’ And just when it hit me ANDY turned around and shouted Play that funky music DJ! LOL see ya tue
September 7th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Cannot waaaaaaaaaait for class tomorrow yeahhhhhhhhh thats right cannot waaaaaait.
See ya tomorrowwwwwwwwwwwwww xxxxxx
September 7th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Helllllllloo
im sorry i wasnt at class on saturday!! I was guted i missed the first one and rle wnted to come but i had to go somewher els :(… im lookin forward to this wednesdays classs 
cnt wait to get dancinnn!
x x x
seee u sooon hope evry1 had a gdd summer
loveee ela,
a town masiv
August 12th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Heyyy Everyone!! Helayna and I are doing dance project:5 at wycombe swan this year.. with Andy doing the choro..were performing on the 21st and 22nd of Aug. Tickets cost £10. We would love it if you could come and support us :).
Much Love
Jess x x x
August 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
heyy everyonne :). maaynnn im missing classses! i wasnt able to do hhds i was soooo gutted!
relee caannot wait for claasses to start back up again. i keep practisin though so im not completely out the loooop lol. hope everyones having an amazing summer see you soon wen the term starts back up again! 
lots off looove
beccaaa.
big up the the A town massive
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
August 7th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Since we don’t have any classes,
I’ve decided to do my own locking choreo and boy ooh boy was it hard…..Andy i don’t really know how you do it that you make up the choreo on the spot because for me a 25sec. locking routine took me about 1 hour to make up and by the time i was happy with it i didn’t have any juice left in the tank….how come i can’t remember my freestyle that’s just wierd and there was no one to count me in, that’s even worse……..but i am glad i gave it a go it gives me a new perspective on how difficult it can be to teach……
Big Respect from the Special one
August 4th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
WOW
HHDS wass amaz..just a big thankyho to everyone loveed the week..lovedd the dance….loved the people!!
I have actually learnt soo much about dance in general …all yhoo people who didnt go, well yho seriously..missed out!! defoo
Muchly love
Helayna
have a great summer urban stridesss fam well whats left of it.
x x x
July 30th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Wish i was doing hip hop dont stop this week
Bad times, hope everyones having a good time.
Cant wait to get back to class in september, miss my urban strides faaaaam
Have a good suumerrrrrrrrr =] xxxxx
July 26th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Elo elooo…
Right soo i am soooo excited about Hip Hop Dont Stop!!!!!!
Its tomorroww and i just can not wait to start dancing again and repp the A Town Massive!
See yhoo lot there !
A veryyyyy excited Helayna
x <3 x
July 24th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Yo….er’body in the Urban Strides famo!!! It’s been more than a minute since i’ve jammed with u lot! I’m looking forward to HHDS09! We aim to hot the place up so we got ma boy Dickson taking care of the music once again…….and he ain’t trying to mess around!
So be prepared for some serious bangers….realtalk right there!
As for the popping?……I’ll see y’all there!!
See y’all real soon!!!!
July 17th, 2009 at 9:06 am
sup guyssss???
omg im sitting in my last maths lesson of the year!!! woooooo! jammin to what up man ~ cool kids! i acctually CANNOT wait for hhds last year was amazing this year is probably gunna be even better! soooooo excited
c u all there xxxxxxx
aylesbury massive x
July 16th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
heeyyy
just dropping a lil noteeeee about why i havnt been attending class.
… its been rele rele nasty and im rele bummed i couldnt make wednesday class, and cant make saturday’s either :(. im gnna rele miss ma funnnk filled weeeeks over the summer espesh as im not able to to hip-hop dont stop :’(.
basically ive come down with swine flu
im getting better slowly but surely tho
i hope everyone has an AMAAAZING time at hiphop dont stop anddd rele gooood summerrrs!
misssin everyone!
see you guys back when the new terms starrtt.
big up to A town massive
love becca! xxxxxx
July 15th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Wicked class. It’s all about the montel, and a damn good freestyle x x x
July 15th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Hey Andy sorry i didnt make it to dance on Tuesday. Ive broken my toe so could come but ive just realised it was the last class this term so i havnt paid for next term..any chance i can send a cheque or something because i dont wanna miss out?
x
July 14th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
hey people.
glad dance was on 2day even though i didnt so it but i missed it last week coz i was in france but it was amazing. still daced every night at the disco’s. cant wait till hip hop dont stop, will be amazing.
big up to the tring-a-lings
stef x
July 14th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
It was my last day today im so exited that my mum is getting me a DVD and White t-shirt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 14th, 2009 at 11:57 am
What’s UPPPPPP??????????
Had a wicked time on sunday doing poping pete classes. Pete is so fOnky that i was giggling everytime he started his freestyle if you want to have fun,learn and see what it means to be an individual with sick musicality go and do his class….it’s not cheap and you’ll probably spend the rest of the month eating tin food because your account will need some CPR but i definately think it’s worth it.
Also been today to that special place called locking pocket along with being cheered on by some group of pensioners who decided to do a bit of shopping in MK and ended up taking pictures of me (Yeah i know time to start a fan club), 2hrs of locking and i feel happy/tired could use a massage (or a brain scan as my sister says).
isaac hayes - disco connection (that’s that shizzle that will get you up and dancing 100% legal)
Somebody needs to bring back the soul train becuase i am ready.
P.S. I’ve heard that Striped socks and a hat is a must for HHDS locking classes
July 13th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Heyyyy youuu guys justtt about to leave 2 go offf 2 classss soooo i justtt thoughhtttttt thattttt i should leave a messssage! Sammmm is such a great teacher ohhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhh! i REMEBER THE SONG WE R GOING TOOOOOOO DANCE 2 Nelly Furtado and Flo rida Jump
July 13th, 2009 at 10:57 am
heey guys, just thought i would leave a lil comment as i havnt in a while
im really enjoying the saturday training classes, coming to the end of the 4th term io think and feel like ive improoved soooo much!
sorry i couldnt make it to the past two classes rele misseddd it :(. cannot wait for this weeks one and also for wednesday class at ahs, big up to the A town massive
see everyone on wednesday!
love beccaaaa!
<3
xxxxxxxxx
July 9th, 2009 at 6:30 am
Last nights classes were wicked. Happy to freestyle and then up the pace in intermediates.went home feeling pretty good x
July 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
hey sup guys?
had a pretty bad week so can’t wait till class so i can release all that stress and jam haha 
you can add us as friends and then check our video out 
we coreographed a 4 min peice that we performed at our end of year school dance 
were quite happy with it 
……… and obviously just for andy we put some freestyle in at the end (litterally made up on the spot haha scaaarrrry)
Andy! why havn’t you been at class?!?! Your seriously missed! Hope your back tommorow
Anyway….. ye please check out me and Abi G-C performing on mine or her facebook
but ppl liked it so plllllleeeeeeeeeease check it out and tell us what you think
love you fam
Kizzie xxxxxxxxxx
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
jus watched the performance from sunday…i am v proud of my fam fam
love u all…and i will b SOOOOOOOO sad 2 leave on sat 
but we can party in the summer 
x much love x lauren
July 1st, 2009 at 9:49 am
hello.
danced last night and loved it. was reli hot but still went and tryed my best. i gave it my all and Sam said i was doin good.
i am in d&t and i am so bored coz i have finished my work and i was on the computer so i thought about writing.
Natile was in school 2day and was makin my laugh.
wont be dancin next week coz i will be in france
big up 2 Tring-a-ling
stef xx
June 30th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
thank you so much Alex for teaching us on sat its was brill luved the routine and the song was sick x x x
see you soon from x nellie x
June 29th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
heyy I loved workinn withAndy 2dayy it was sooo good! I feel so happy and im so full of energy (and sweat)
loved it
Georgia x
June 28th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Heeeyy, went to MAD today and have 2 say urban strides weere top
-
had so much funnn.
xxxxxxx
sooo much energy and i thort u were amazin
also thanks 2 alexx for saturday’s classs, loved the routineee, especially with the whole pair thing!
<3 the song 2!
Seee you wedd,
Love elaaa <3
June 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Heyyyy
Just leaving another comment to sayy thankyhoo Alex. Dance yesterday was immense ! i seriously loved the rountine and had soo much fun!!
Seee you on Wednesdayy!!
Helaynaa
Urban Strides Loverr
x x
June 26th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
A true dance legend has died. I am gutted. I will be playing my old skool mj tunes, remembering all the good times. Damn! Gutted!
June 25th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Oohhhhhhh my god, what went wrong, my happy feet were not happy. Great routine in intermediates but I blew it BIG time.Thanks for your support Andy x x
June 24th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Heyyyy
Just wanted to drop a comment to say LOVED class on Saturdayy!! And i was really bummed with myself because i didnt get the last bit of the rountine but the music was soo chillin n then BOOM. Wicked thanks Andyy
Looking forward to class tonight! And should be going to Hip Hop Dont Stop
To Nellie i think it was ‘betta stay up in your house.’ Busta Rhymes!
Looovee H
x x
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Hey natalie, thanks for a great lesson on the 17th, you worked us all really hard and everyone came in the next day with a soar back
thanks again was really good xx
June 21st, 2009 at 3:28 pm
hi andy luved the class ydaii x the routine was wicked x what was the song by busta rymes we danced to ???
peace x
June 17th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Andy, that routine was wicked. Got there in the end.x
June 17th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
hello.
dance was great yesterday, hadfun and i loved the dance. i thorght it was super.
got the knee pads and will be using them.
big up 2 the family x
tring-a-ling rocks
stef x
June 15th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
hi family it was my first day today and i loved it and i can already do the helicopter
so rock on family and on facebook search urbon strides and we have got a page
June 14th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
hi andy and the team i love urban strides and loved my lessons last year and are looking forward to the tricks you teach me this year. can’t wait till hip hop don’t stop going to be wicked .
peace
love Nellie x
June 13th, 2009 at 1:28 am
Yes yes Striderrrs
Lovin the HHDS 09 Video Andy, especially lovin the drop of the after hours session in LIPA Car Park haha 
Big love as always. Greg x
June 12th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
helllo natalie i miss u soo much n many fanxx 4 cumin in castlefield n showin us all dem moves love shamila xxxxxxxx
June 12th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Attention Attention Whooooaaaa!!!
Here is a shout out to the double team….It seems like Urban strides are getting stuck in the marketing tricks you pay for 1 class and you get 2 teachers ….I am talking about Alex ( the high school musical star) and his sidekick Segun (the young padawan) can’t forget to mention Big G behind the mixing deck. Misbourne class was wicked as always good fun…challenging routine and i did get it which is an achievement itself…….that routine is probably all over facebook right know may even make the newsbeat odd box though i am not sure that it can compare to the skateboarding bulldog bazooka.
Slick moves, nice flow, great show you brought tears to my eyes…
Jiri over and out….
June 12th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
yo andy!
i brought ure dvd, it wos fresh!
i luved all the wicked moves u taught us on wednesday!
been watchin u on youtube!
c ya joe
p.s. u r da BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
heya Natilie was apnin luv ur moves da street dancin wicked i did sum of da moves before tc xxx
June 11th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
yo andy loveing your workshops as ussaul r u on u tube if u r tell me what to typ in
p.s ur the best
June 11th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
yo andy really enjoyed your work shop on wednesday cya i might come to one of your classes if my mum and dad lets me cya joe
P.S your the best
June 11th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Yo andy!
Ure class wos wicked and we brought ure dvd!
We are practisin all da time!
hope u liked our dance this mornin!
Joe and Carl
June 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
heey! thanks nataliee loved yestadays routinee
n found the lil excercise we did gd for helpin me with directions whn im dancin
much lovee x x x
June 11th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Sup Andy, class on tuesdays was awesome. I loved the routine, going to inter class is a definite step up but im enjoying the challenge, see you next week.
June 10th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
was loving the class tonight and stayed on for the intermediate class. Wicked, loved it x
June 10th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
heyy i loved the routine today natalie thanks for teaching us how to streeet dance
love sanah xx
June 10th, 2009 at 1:51 am
Oh yeah and I was reppin URBAN STRIIIIDES with my Hoodie
Beyonce was loving it
Oh and she shook my hand..were pactically best friends!
<3
June 10th, 2009 at 1:49 am
Hey guys
Sorry i didnt make it to dance tonight but I got offered a free front row ticket to see Beyonce at the O2 arena tonight so I have a good reason. Only found out yesterday!
It was amaaaaazing the dancers were so good.
They were feeeeeeeling it..made everything look easy and im actually so inspired
CAN NOT WAIT TILL NEXT TUESDAY!
<3
June 8th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
heeeey guyssssss! ive missed you alll !!!!!!!!!1 can’t wait till wednesday missing dance sooooo friggin much! been practacin over the hols and shizz but can’t wait to get back and see andy and everyone els~! shou out to AB G-C luv ya babe c u at class xxxxxxxxxxx
June 6th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
loveed the routine tooday even tho i kept messin up when performin!! got it inn the end tho
wass chillin n i was rle feelin itt x
thankss delllll
n seeeeee u nxt week andyy
loveee ela x x x x
June 6th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Ohh my god Andy what are you doing to me?!?!?!?
Saturday class, well if that was supposed to be a challenge than i think you hit the sweetspot. If i ever had a comfort zone than this would way waaaay Waayyyyyy outside of it. To learn that routine in an hour? i don’t think so…..might stand a better chance landing a space shuttle …. though the girls loved it so i guess it’s just me and my coordination skills. If we had a break i would probably throw in the towel but we didn’t get that. The guy that taught us made it look so easy that i was really tempted to go and strangle him…..well what can you do? guess i won’t be turning PRO anytime soon….
I was licking my wounds all the way to MK, luckily there is always 70s funk to cheer me up….
For me it’s Back to the drawing board…..
For anyone who messed up as bad as i did “I Feel your pain.”
P.S. There always another day, who knows maybe one day i’ll get it right
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 am
hey andy
cant wait for thursdays intermediate class at misbourrneeee
lovesss
vickyy
xxx
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
A-town class should start wednesday 10th ….on the booking form it says…no class today therefore…well what can you do….can’t have christmas every week…dry your eyes mate…more time for your practice
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Can anyone tell me iss dancee on tomorraw in AY??! i made the mistake the other sat..thought it wasnt on and guess what ..IT WAS!!! was gutteddd lol
And class was reli fun on sat loved the new moves they were funkyy as! And the telephoneee num thangg that was a good way to member it (Y)
Thankyhooo stef lol i dunoo who yho are eitherr but thankyhoo
x x Helaynaaa x
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Hello.
Dance was funny 2night, couldnt do it but tryed and made it funny.
Cant wait till hip hop dnt stop. gunna me so fun.
A mate has joined and she loved it and the teacher.
Tring-a-ling class rock.
Stef x
p.s. dnt no who Helaynaa is but well done 4 gettin in.
May 30th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Hiphop don’t stop 09 guna be mental DO NOT miss out!!! xxx
May 30th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
hip hop 2009 going to be AMAZINGGGGGGGG !!!!!! xx
May 30th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I GOT IN!!!
:D
Loveee Helaynaa
x x
May 26th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Hey andy and everyone at urbanstrides
i just wanna leave some love on the UB message board
and just say how much urban strides has helped me in so many different aspects of my life, i read sometime ago on here that dance is like a motorway, for me the exits are motorways in them selves each one a new ‘M’ road to explore. Most of them do have dense traffic, but they always lead to something new and interesing
i’m writing this because i havnt been able to go to class for a couple of weeks ad won’t be able to in this summer term, AND I AM MISSING IT EPICLY so when the week (the bet week of the summer) that HHDS comes along im gonna pop,lock,crump, glide and even most probably new school my way into the studios and get ready for the intense dance
ly all
jim
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Eloo elo eloo
Just wana say missed dance on Wednesday!!! But cant wait for tomorraw gunaa be bringin the rawness.I went to the DanceProject5 auditions on Sun and really enjoyed it. Of course Andy’s class toped them all but it was nice to expereince other styles of dancee!! Duno if i got in yet..fingers crossed
x
Helaynaaa
D.A.N.C.E
x x
May 19th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
well hello there.
had a great night at dance, loved the dance. what song did we dance 2?
cant wait till next term coz mates doin it with me!! whop whop.
july- hip hop dnt stop! whop, doin that hopefully!! can meet andy again!!!!
big up to urban strides fam x
lovin the tring-a-lings classes x
stef x
May 13th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Down,down, down. I was there feeling the beat and adding my own flava. Loved it wicked class tonight Andy. Thanks xxx
May 13th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Tuesdays class was AMAZIIIING azs always! Nice one Andy!!
But i definatly cant freestyle, i just feel like i cant losen up. Im feeling the music and im lovin it buuuut then i get scared! AHHH. Fancy making me a CD by the way Andy? I was feelingggg that tune we did the routine to
See you next Tuesday..cant wait to be repin it with my Urban Strides Hoodie
May 13th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
yoooo! …. caannnott wait for ma weekly dosage of freshness 2nite
really lookin forward to putting what i’ve learnt on the saturday training classes into the routine 2nite
see you all there
lots of love 2 the family
big up to A town massive
beccaaa
xxxx
May 8th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Urban Strides/ Breakin Convention- what fantastic and original performances from everyone involved. My mouth was wide open all evening and I was proud to be an Urban Strides mummy!
May 8th, 2009 at 9:57 am
heey! well all i can say is… WOW! breakin convention! just incredible! You guys did urselves proud! that routine was amazing and so unique when i heard what u were doing i was like “surley this cant work” but you SO SO SO prooved me wrong! bloody amazing! Salah was sikk too and appsolutly hilarious! everyone who perfomed were top class and i am DEFFINATLY coming back next year! Andy u were so funny presenting the show! loved it! thanks for an awsome night everyone
love kizzie xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
May 7th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Ahh maaan,I couldn’t make it to Breakin’ Convention this year :’( Just seen the William Tell set on youtube, then cried because I wasn’t there to see it haha! Love to everyone! Greg x x
May 7th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
hey hey heyy
Urban Strides you smashed it in tuesday at Breakin Convention loveeeddd it
Just wish i could of been there on Wednesday ..but next year defoo
I loved the whole night and seeing other peoples interpretation of dance was insprinational
Just keepp dancinggg
Helaynaaa
x x
May 7th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Went to see the Breakin Convention last night and thought it was AMAZING!
Loved all of it. Great night out, will definitely be buying tickets next year 
Urban Strides you were awesome, I loved what you did with the overture Andy, it was such a unique idea
Jess
xx
May 7th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Wednesday class was wicked, loved the moonwalking and managed a freeze hhahahahhahahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahhahahhaha ache todayx
May 7th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I am so proud…………………you are amazin, safe, wicked, ace!
AND
Big it up for the ‘troup’! As always, they were the best, innitt!
Big D missed classic fantastic!
Love you megga
May 7th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Breakin convention - My only regret ….should have been there even on tuesday
I couldn’t believe you actually went ahead with that classic music….I was thinking surely he must drop some hip hop beats into it but you didn’t…. this had a potential to be either a disaster or absolutely brilliant. I guess from the reaction of the crowd it was a definitive Hell yeah…..loved it….right on the money….was smiling all the way through. This is what it’s labout pushing the boundaries. The rest of breakin convention ….we’ll hard to put it into words ….you just had to be there to believe it and still you won’t be able to take it all in….was on the edge of the seat the whole night.
Fantastic entertaining night…..
May 7th, 2009 at 2:48 am
ALEX…I was actually struggling so much on Tuesday with the dance! Im shit sort me out!! Was a wicked routine though to be fair.
Just wanted to say hope the breaking convention was amazing and im SO UPSET that i couldnt make it. Id have come but its now 3.45AM on Thursday morning and Ive just finished work and i started work at 11AM yesterday so i couldnt get there
See you all next Tuesday
OH and by the way…Alex…Wycombe CD…the reason behind it is because after dacne on a Tuesday i go to a friends and get showered and ready to go out in Wycombe and we all get ready and have a nutty dance session to all the songs on the CD. HAHA
May 6th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
wow! well done andy n james for there amaazzzinngggg performance last night! … loved every moment of it! aand cant wait to see the troupe perform 2night
… see everyone there
love beccaaa
big up 2 A town massive
xxxxxxxx
May 6th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Wow last night was wicked. Andy and his mini me smashed it . Great night x
May 5th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Hey,
one question though, what was the fastest song that we did the routine to at the end of the lesson? I really liked it and want it on my i-pod
Even though Andy was busy with the Breakin Convention, which I am coming to see tomorrow :), the lesson was still amazing, i loved the routine the Alex did with us
Jess
xxx
May 4th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
He’s back,
Just thought i’ll drop this on you in case i get hit by a car because of listening to my ipod instead of paying attention to the outside world. Because of my ability to annoy people on youtube i’ve managed to expand my collection of streetdance documentories. These are quite rare pieces(i’ll eat my pants and come to class dress as a ninja turtle if any of you got it since you can’t buy these) that may give you a better understanding of streetdancing and appreciate the whole culture behind it. These are not instructional dvds but that doesn’t mean they are worthless.
Suns of James Brown (check youtube trailer)
Respond to sound 2 preivew (check youtube trailer)
Wrecking shop
Street styles
So if any of you are interested that bring some blank DVDs and i’ll pimp your know-how….
and hopefully go to funky heaven…..
I’ve got ants in my pants and i love to dance…….
May 4th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
heeey!
see what u think 
we was just flickin through youtube and found thiss sick song!
check it ouuut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW_kf8LOZp8
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Hey
I saw u guys close the show at the grove theatre on tuesday and you were brilliant! I absolutely loved it!
April 30th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Heyyyy urbanstriders
and cant dance for 2 weeks!! 
but il come watchhh x
i missed dancin yday
hope you savedd an ‘ela spot’ for me yestaday andyy!
loveee elaa x x x
April 29th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Ahhhhhhhh yea was feeling the funk. Wicked routine Andy x
April 29th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
much*
April 29th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Hey famo!
Dance class was so ,uch fun tonight, loved the routine and was feeling the funkyness!
I know I should go to saturday classes Andy but I work!
I’ll sort it out soon though lol so don’t worry!
Stay safe
Anna x
April 29th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
yo andy ur class 2night rocks i really injoy myself and da rounite had so much flava in it big to da urbanstrides family bless
April 29th, 2009 at 12:21 am
I just got this message on facebook
I definatly think Urban Strides troupe should get involved
“We are looking to do a dance of in highwycombe but we need dancers. You can participate singally or as a crew. Looking for 16 singles and 8 crews with upto five members if intrested in taking part please contact riddem riders or stuart thomas”
Alsoooo loved the popping sesh tonight in Wycombe…even if i suck at it big time..i was trying my hardest lol!
See you next week
April 29th, 2009 at 12:21 am
I just got this message on facebook
I definatly think Urban Strides troupe should get involved
“We are looking to do a dance of in highwycombe but we need dancers. You can participate singally or as a crew. Looking for 16 singles and 8 crews with upto five members if intrested in taking part please contact riddem riders or stuart thomas”
Alsoooo loved the popping sesh tonight in Wycombe…even if i suck at it big time..i was trying my hardest lol!
See you next week
<3
April 28th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Last weeks lesson was sick (:
routine was raw and andy’s teachin was immense C:
Cant wait for tomorrow
Millie xox
April 25th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Hiaa.
I dont go to Urban strides, but i went to audition for mk raw and Andy was the teacher and he was amazing!!. I love his engery. He really is a great dancer. I really want to come and join because it looks great !
Cant wait.
later.
April 25th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Heyyyyyy
WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT TODAY!!
ROUNTINE… ONE WORD
DOPE
lurvvedd it was crazyyy! and the cobra thingy/square box/frickin’fresh move.. well i think i have got it!
Andy when you broke it down today it was much beta and i understood it more. thankyou!
lurrveee H
x x
P.S The move ‘ old man ‘ is fab pease can we do it moree
April 25th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I thought i would comment beacuse i have learnt something new 2 day. If you went to the Saturday class 2 day then you would know that i found the cobra move hard. Until Andy broke it down even more. He told me i was to make sure i was square and to push my shoulder blades together then do the shoulder. When i contract in i was to make sure i was down and that both of my shoulders were foward then do the other shoulder. And what he said really helped me to understand it more and i can now practise it using the square technique. Thankyou Andy and it was a really good routine 2 day :-D. Much love Jess x x x
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:19 pm
was getting down low, feelin the funk and finding my own little groove. Wicked nice work Andy xxx
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Yo Andy urs class 2night was so sick i really like da u used seven different musics and da rounite was so good and it had so much flava to da rounite u help me so much over da half a term i learned so much what u told me in class and i took everythink what you said to me on board and i would just like to say thank you so much because when i started urbanstrdies i was so shy but now i have a lot of confident doing da rounite and da freestyle. big up to da urbanstrdies family
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:57 pm
heeeeey
i noo i havnt rte on here in agggggeees baad jade
but 2nyyt i felt lyyk i had 2 coz class 2 nyyt at A.Y was siiiiiiiiick
the music was good the choreography was wikiiid and i just relii enjoyed
i also learnt alot aswell bout how 2 use my face and different contrasts i actuallli loved it cnt wait 4 nxt week
much love
JADO!!!
:D:D:D::D:D:D:D
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:00 am
Sup Andy, class last night was realy good, the music was great and so was the routine.
Looking forward to next week.
April 21st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
hello fam,
i had a great night 2day and it was fun, the rutin was fabtastic and i think i did well dancin with my suspected brocken toe! :S
i was so glad dance is back on coz i dno what i would do with out it now.
i remember the day we started, we were all nervous and didnt no who are teacher was, all we new was that she was a great teacher and she new her stuff. when i got there, i had no idea who was doing it, who was there or if i was going to know any1. i syood at the side in the front row and the rutin was so easy but we all thort it was reli hard and no1 could reli pick it up. it was basicly 4 walks 4ward and slide to left and slide to right and a turn, simple.
then in jan there were the troupe auditions and i thort i might as well go and she what its like an what hip hops about, i wont sam to be there but she was at monkeys world look at this monkey. lol. so when i got there, i was haking and was crappin myself. i was number 28 and in the 2nd group to dance, when people came out from dancing and they said it was hard i was thinking to myself ‘if its hard to you its gunnaa be harder 4 me’. i tryed my best but i was not doin so well and reli couldnt do it. i didnt get though, sent home but i didnt mind becuase i signed up 4 saturday classes and they did help me, i got there and andy said that we were gunna free style and i was like what coz i had never done it be4 coz i had only just started, i did it 4 about 4 weeks and then got to tired and i wasnt as good as every1 elce so i stopped goin, now i look back, i wish i didnt stop goin and carried on coz i think it would have helped me and given me more confidence in free style and more funk and groove.
in easter i did live love dance with sam, that was great fun, talked to people i dnt normaly talk to and just had fun, i didnt do well in mt, i was better in bd and did quite well in sd, i reli had no energy left in me when i got home, i fell on the sofa and fell asleep and i was shattered. all the teachers we had were wicked and i liked them all.
when i dance on tuesdays with sam, i have a laugh and most of the time when i get there im upset, angry, not happy and i then get it out of me and give it everything i have, all the energy i have and just go 4 it, i fin pickin up the dance a bit more easyer now coz i danced on sats with andy and they were hard rutins and i picked them up sometimes.
that is my jurney so far.
love urban strides so much and it has make me woa dance 24/7.
laters
stef x
April 19th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Where do i begin! Urban strides have really changed me for the better! I remember my first class at Aylesbury high skl, i was sooo nervous! And my confidence was at a complete low. But after a while of attending i became more comfortable, and realised that urban strides is just one big family
after all your menna dance like no1s watchin 
I have always had a love for dance but around last October i became so much more passionate about it. I built up my confidence and came to the troupe auditions in January, so i could get an experience from it. That’s when i heard about the Saturday classes. Ever since i have been a part of them i have seen such an improvement not only in my dance but in my confidence. I really recommend them to dancers that feel the music and have a passion for dance! I can bring what i have learnt in the sat classes into the Wednesday inters and really step up my game. Everything seems to have a link in one way or another. My aim is to get into the troupe eventually and im gnna work rele hard 2 achieve that
I didn’t even realise the depth of street dance and love that there is so much to put into it. I look back on past street dance classes that ive been to and it was literally just copyin the teacher at the front. There was no feelin the music, getting inside the music n just pure love for it. Thats what i love about urban strides! its so different to other classes, bein part of the urban strides family has made a big impact on me
Saturday classes have really added a next level to my dance n i recommend them to all you funky mothers out there
so dooo itt!! I promise you wont regret it!
Thankyou Andy and the urban strides fam!
bug up to A town massive
love becca x
April 19th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Loveddd saturdays routine andy!! was funkkaay
and im welll lookin forrward to AHS classes on wed ! woop (: a town mssivee x x x
April 18th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
WOW Andy !!
Saturday class was Amazing 2 day !!
Loved every minute of it
The routine was sick !!
Jess
x x
April 15th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
hello my dancng fam x
how are you all? miss dancin wiv u guys! did you guys see flawless on britains got talent they were sooo sik! VOTE FLAWLESS HELP DEM THROO DA COMPETITION!!!! much love xxxxxxxx K
April 8th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
hey
cant wait till saturday classes
sweat and tiredness cant hold me back
its gonna be intense, but im a bit nervous though
cya
April 8th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Another break, this is killing, i miss the classes so much ……
last time i was coming back for class after such a long time i even felt nervous…..
I nearly forgot that this month is Jiri’s 1st Freestyle anniversary so i decided to get a bit creative, no need to explain….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tMtCR5lZYg
April 6th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
This term of classes were sick!
defoo the sat classes thankyhooo andyy and seriously cant wait for next term to be moreee funkyy
By the wayy..Jiri i just checked out your vid on utube andd nicee work!!
Helaynaaa
x x
April 6th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Heyyy.. I jus wantd to say that i absolutley lovvvvvvee saturday classes :D! and they’re helpin me so much with my dancin.. and i love takin things i’v learnt on saturdays into wednesday intr. classes 2 x
Ive always been interestd in music etc but id never done any kind of dancin before i came 2 urban strides… When i first startd i wasnt v.confident and it took me a while to pick up choreography.. after a few weeks of classes my confidence gradually built up and i began 2 love dance more n more
..Im aimin high n i knw ive gotta work hard - sataday classes r like the nxt level! So any1 who wants 2 majorrrly improvee… come 2 wycombe 
I neva knew ther was so much depth in street dance! Iv learnt so much… about freestyle, funk, accents, groove, foundations - rock, pauses, energy & confidence, n mst importantly feelin it ;)… Andys taught me that its a combination of everything that makes ur dance.
Saturday classses hve nt only helpd me loaads with my dancin, bt made me mre confident as a person as wel
I lovvee dancin n wud luv 2 b in the troupe 1 day! I recomend Wycombe classes 2 any1 who wnts 2 step up!
& tha urban strides famm x
woop
Thankss Andy
A town massive
loveeee xxxx
April 5th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Whens dance back on..is it 2 weeks or three??
I just wanna get back to the Wycombe massiiiiiiiif and dance my socks off!
x
April 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Andy this term was just insane,
seriously i just can’t get enough and the class this saturday was fantastic even though my legs were screaming “give me a break” i could go on and on and onnnnnnn……
Thanks for coming back even with dodgy eardrums…..here is your present its hilarious, this tune just drives me nuts, i’ve nearly crushed on my way home 1st time i’ve heard it. Jiri original sit back and enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AokYJoNIiCU
sorry about the lighting but the camera started dancing too so think about it as me turning to the dark side…..
Can’t make the next saturday since my brother is coming over so i’ll see you the week after next.
Later Jiri (under construction)
April 5th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
hey natalie,
the routine on tuesday was awsome. loved it!!!!!!! moosic woz gr8 too!!!!!!
April 4th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
heey andy omg im so sorry i havn been at class i was so ill on wednesday im missing you guys so much tho! still dancin tho
ill see u after easter 
love my urban strides fam xxxxxx HAPPY EASTER, KEEP PRACTICING, KEEP LISTENIN TO THE MUSIC X
April 4th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Wednesdays class was sick, thanks so much for an immense class andy, really enjoyed it!
xox
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:08 pm
heya thanx for the video u sent me the wave it was awsum p.s ur the best dancers ever xxxxxxx
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
hey andy!
loved last nights misbourne inter classss, have good easter!
viccccky x
April 1st, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Yo andy r u class 2night was so banging and i cant wait for next term it will be so good Big up to da urban strides family bless
April 1st, 2009 at 8:05 pm
wicked….. was feeling the funk tonight. Andy you are so right about not thinking about the moves, just feeling it. thanks wicked class xxxxx
April 1st, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Hi I think that you are really good at dancing and that i wish i could dance with you and like you , and that at the civic centre on sunday you was the best and that you are really good keep it up
i no 2 of your dancers
From Ella
April 1st, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Heyy hey heyyyy
WOW! Ohhh myy giddy god!
Activate was crazyyyyy boomchacafrickinlacka!
Loved it soo much the perfromance was sick… you totally killed it
The night was amazing but Urban Strides, well i have no words but you get me.
Helaynaa
Again lovedddd the performance x x
March 31st, 2009 at 3:47 pm
i love your dvd me and my bro are non stop on it but i need abit of help with some stuff where can i get tips
March 30th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Hey hey hey!!! Activate was CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, loved it, best performance of the year, can’t wait for our next one…. x x
March 30th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Heyy guys
x
you were amazinn and i love comin to watch your performances! uStood out and the audience lovd it 
I wud love 2 b a part of that one day <3 <3 xxxxxxx
Just wanted to say well done 2 URBAN STRIDES people, u rele did ’shake the room’ yesterday at activatee
March 30th, 2009 at 9:00 am
What a show…..Urban Strides
Well i’ve decided to make the trip to Aylesbury for Activate and besides getting lost couple of times it was well worth it. The whole night was packed with performances from different styles of dance ……but as i expected The Urban Strides stood up ….the whole performance was right on the money. The Contrast of the craziness (krump) the funkiness (locking) and smoothness was spot on. There was no doubt the whole package ticked all the boxes as an Art as much as an Entertainment. And it was clear to see the whole crew was loving it and so did the audience. I reckon there should have been a jamming session afterwards and the drinks on the house just to put the icing on the cake.
Well done to all of you, you made me proud to be part of the family i almost shead a tear…..
March 29th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I really want all you funky ninjas to know about Saturday classes. If you want the next level of dance then the Saturday classes are just for you !! They are the official dance crew training class. They will help you to achieve advanced skills, confidence and to understand freestyle better.
I have been doing Urban Strides for about a year and a half now and i LOVE it. I do intermediate and Saturday classes..I would like to be in the crew one day. Saturday classes have helped me alot and I can really see it in my dancing. If you’re in a beginner class and thinking about stepping up…then go for it. Also if you’re in an intermediate class and want to be part of the dance crew then come to Saturdays. I was very nervous when I first went into intermediate classes, I thought everyone would look down at me, but they didn’t. Andy told us to dance like no one is watching and to remember everyone has been through the same journey. This made me feel better. I then went to the Saturday classes, I was even more nervous because it was a big step up, I remembered everything Andy had said and danced. I now love going to both classes as I feel so much more confident. The Saturday classes have really helped me not only with my dance but my confidence too.
When I go to my intermediate classes I can see the change in my dance, I understand what Andy is saying more and can dance the routine better because I know how to feel the music. I take what I have learnt from Saturdays and use it in my intermediate classes. Urban Strides has made me a much more confident person, I let the music flow through me and enjoy dancing!!
So if you’re serious about stepping up then come to the Saturday classes you will not regret them !!
Thankyou Andy
And the Urban Strides family
Love
Jess
x x
March 28th, 2009 at 10:22 am
hey x
just writin to say good luck 2moz in aylesbury. would have loved to come but im with my dad so i couldnt come, lookin 4ward to see some vidos on youtube if u put some on.
have fun and good luck.
stef xxx
March 26th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Soo i really needd to leave this comment because i am just feeling the funky funky musicc baby. Basically i LOVE Urban Strides and am soo lucky to be part to the fam.
And I want people to no about the Saturday classes.
Number 1. if you love urban strides and just lovee to dance and go to either the beginer or inter class.. who want to step up then i advise you to start the Saturday classes in wycombe (training for the crew). It is more advanced than the inter but if you want to become part of the crew then it will probably be the best choice you will ever make!
Number 2. My journey:
I started Urban Strides about a year and a half ago, i had got in to street dance from my school and had recentley joined a street dance class in Quarrandon. I have to say it was not the best of classes and didnt enjoy it that much. I really wanted to start doing some proper street and had only ever done ballet, tap and mondern before. Soo i had my first class of US and nevaa looked back! i seriously think it is the best thing i ever did dance wise. Now i do inter and Sat classes… my goal… to be in the dance crew. I no i need to step up and im working towards that now. Before US i neva imagined that there could be so much to street. The funk just takes me away and i feel like im truley on another planet, i dont feel like me when im dancing,, im another person that can be confident and just feel the the music.
Sooo take my advice and go to Sat classes they really do help! You will only no what im talking about if and when you go!!
Dancee isnt what i do. its who i am
Thankyhoo andy and everyone at Urban Strides
Helayna x x
March 26th, 2009 at 9:19 am
yo my urban strides family!!!
just wana say that im excited to smash civic centre this sunday! always a good show coz its our home crowd! all the urban strides supporters make sure you bring the noise!!! and i will see you sunday!!!
much love
peace and carrots!
Freya xxxxxxxxxxx
March 25th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Oh my God, what happened tonight? I was feeling the funk, my feet were clearly somewhere else though. Sorry to the fantastic dancers to the front, back and side of me hope I didnt spoil your flow.
Wicked lesson and slick moves as always Andy.
Thanks xx
March 25th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Hi All,
Andy, thank you for your support and encouragement; I felt completely lost when I joined but now I’m just “living from Tuesday to…..Tuesday!”.
Natalie, your classes were excellent, thank you!
Alex, it was only once I saw you teaching us, but I found that calss very useful. You will be a great teacher :o)
Cheers K
March 24th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
FEEEEEEEEEL IT!!!
Im finding it much easier to just get lost in the music now..cheers Andy!
See you next week for some more Rawwwness
<3
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Natalie..i was loving the routine last Tuesday and the popping! My legs have only just recovered after that! See eveeryone tomorrow
By the way if anyone wants to make me a CD for my car id be loving it!!
<3
March 19th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
As my brother says better late than never,
Okay 1st with regards to the Saturday class with Alex….Well i would describe it as pure evil that guy is just freaking awesome, what it did for me: it inspired me to work even harder, be more relax and reminded me to just dance the whole thing from start to finish. Also i love the talk about finding and using your character because once you adapt that feeling it does change the way you dance and the interaction between you and the crowd (if you know what i mean because sometimes i don’t even understand what i am saying). Also not having to worry about the counting (because that is one of the things that really does my head in) was a nice change. Overall a wicked class, Alex is well a trully walking Legend.
2nd Nice to see Andy back doing his thing, thanks for the wigglez rock on wednesday loving such no sweat rawness its kind of simple move but really funky…..” a bit like:look at me just rocking away”…….man what are you doing?
“Thats the wigglez rock…not that you would know anything about it that’s just for people with real flavour, your feel me?”
3rd Happy birthday to Allison……one of the 3 musketeers that is keeping the Urban Strides ship afloat hope you had a great one…
Okay people that’s it
Can i Kick it?…. Can i Kick it? Can i Kick it?……
I am gone.
March 19th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Last night was wicked, the dancing was slick loved it. Great to have Andy back. I worked my arse off.
Thanks Andy xx
March 19th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
wadup
buut was still rele gd havin natalie 
loved yesterdays class, its relee gd 2 have andy back
loookin forward 2 saturday
see everyone there
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
March 19th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Hey Natalie, class on tuesdays was awesome. I loved the routine and the popping aswell, the energy in class was great and i can’t wait till next week.
Also does anyone know where i can get some new music? and any artists that you would recomend.
cheers
March 18th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Tonight was sikk.
Thanks for an immence class andy, loved ittt.
Enjoyin it so much, its crazyyy (:
milz, xox
March 17th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
hey fam.
dancin 2night was fab, loved it so much. the dance was gd and so much fun.
i was pissed of and angry when i got there but when i got into the dance and did the dance i was ok.
im so happy i can now do a frezz!!!!!
loved the class and cant wait to do live love dance with sam!!! x
love you all x
stef xx
March 17th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
hey fam x
looking forward to dancing 2night with sam, have bin waitin since thursday coz i sore alex and wonted to dance!!
wrighing now coz im in d&t and done all my work and im so bord!!
i just wona dance!!
i hop we do free-style 2night, love it since i danced with andy on sat’s!1
drop a comment later to say about class!!
love you all
:):):)
stef xx
March 17th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
as soon as i go for abit u start wit the boogaloo and popping stuff andy, dat just aint fair man haha o yeh poony thanks for the text and rubbin it in haha, hope u all good and doin ur fing, cya guys soon
peace fam!
March 16th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Heyyy!
i loved it and i’m pretty sure everyone else did too
xxxx
Had a class with Alex tonight in MK. It was wicked
Thanks Alex!
Robyn
March 16th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Heyyy.. Just to say
and i liked the diffferent rountine.. popping.. i think im begining to understand the different elements in dance even though they all have the same foundations! See Andyy im learning ahaa Cant wait till wed now
Ohhh my freakin god was class good or what on Sat! Alex it was amazing i loved it soo much! it was good in a way because instead of andy telling us the same things we should know already! we were told by someone compleatly different, and it sorta stuck in my mind because now i have heard it from two people. The egyption walk.. i thought was pretty good!
Helayna x x
P.S Nat loved ur classes by the way.. really enjoyed it!
P.SS Just wana dance now.. all hyped up
March 15th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Urban Strides are the best woooooo
March 15th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Hay
Ive just had a clas with natalie
It was great
Id love to do it again
xx
March 13th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Hey [=
ur a goood teacher and you deffs have to teach us again, please. 
has to be said… Thursday class was siiiiiik sik sik. the routine was raw.
and get well soon Andy!
xxx
March 13th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Hey guys just incase the first message flopped! I wanna give a shout to the Urban Strides famo…it’s been a minute since i’ve seen y’all. To all da Strides heads that are gonna reach High Wycombe….we coming 4 ya! It seems like Andy’s drilled u with some popping business! Right….so now we about to bring the “Lessons of mass destruction” to you! I have been given official permission to bruk heads up in class……if you have an issue with this, feel free to contact the office and speak to the Triple A crew…Andy, Alison or Alex! These guys will gladly discuss any funky concerns u have.
In terms of tomorrow (Saturday) make sure you’ve listened to some hot beats before getting to class to insure you’re fully prepared for the funk fest!!!!
Refunds will not be given for complains of excessive funk!!!
Alex “Mechanikool” Peters
March 13th, 2009 at 11:54 am
yooo! im at skl n im propaa bored so thought i would drop you guuuys a message
its a little latee for a responce bout moveit but just wnna say that u guys were amazing!
the energy n rawness was immense!
cannot wait till saturday trainin 2morrow
see everyone there
love yaaaa
peace
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March 12th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
hi Alex.
sore you 2day 4 the first time, i didnt no u didnt dance untill resently.
the dance was cool and i like i understand the wave better now coz u seperated it into sections and did it a different way to sam and i like this way better.
lookin 4ward to dancin on tuesday with sam, i love dancin so much. the routine was quite difficalt and i danced low like you told me to do coz last week i was not dancin low down, high to the sky! lol.
big up to the family.
Alex you are wicked so are you Sam, Natalie and Andy.
laters xx
stef xx
March 12th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
really enjoyed last night, was all pretty sick.
thanks for helping me settle in well, its all good (Y)!
gws andy
xox
March 12th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Awwwww is andy ill?
if he is get well soon x
love my urban strides family x x x x x
March 12th, 2009 at 4:01 am
Ohhh yeah and get well soon Andy Pandy LOL <3
March 12th, 2009 at 4:00 am
Alright guysssss. Wycombe begginers on Tuesday was so good! Alex Poon your a legend of a dance teacher I picked things up really easily! Thought the routine was pretty sick..not gonna lieeee
LOVED IT. Me and the other Amy went out in Wycombe after and busted out some moves on the dance floor..might have used some of the routine to show off as well hehe.
I wish it lasted longer and it was everyday!!
Cant wait till next Tuesday fo’shawwww..
x
March 11th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
yoo! well gd class 2nite Natalie
rele got inside the routine
get better sooon Andy:)
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March 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
slick routine tonight Natalie. Was feeling the rawness.
Get well soon Andy x
March 11th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Sup Alex, class last night was awesome i loved the routine and learning the wave and the body ripple was great fun.
P.S. Hope you get better soon Andy
March 10th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
AWESOME class tonight…
loved the routine…
loved the waving…
Alex you’re a good teacher =]
C u next week
Ryan
March 10th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Hey Everyone
Just thought i’d write to say that poony’s choreography was really fun and good at Wycombe tonight
Great teaching alex !
Can’t wait till the next lesson at Misbourne, soo hyped
Love from Cam
x
March 10th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Hey guys!
Sooooo excited about my class at Wycombe tonight I’ve got so much energy to burn I cant wait I feel like a duracell bunny ! Last weeks class was really good and loved the routine, I actually got it for a change heehee so thank you for that. Hope one and all is cool and funky. Over and out T xoxo
March 10th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Hi strides just dropping by to say that I was very impressed with your crew at ‘Move It!’ on Sunday. Loved the three guys popping on the freestyle stage. Keep tearing it up people
March 10th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Hey guys
Seems ages since i last wrote on here, went to Move It on saturday to support. Loved the new choreography
well done everyone.
See you on saturday
xxxxx
March 9th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
You were all fab at move it……thinking about attending a class Alex was an amaze teacher and i realy want too add him on facebook or myspace :p
let me know what the link is
March 9th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hey guys,
Just wanted to drop you a message and say you were amazing at Move it yesterday!
You had so much energy it was awesome - you really stood out from the other groups!
Well done guys!
Stacey
x
March 8th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Sup Andy!!!
u and jamie at move it was of the chain bro…
I wanna come 2 1 of ur classes but im not in the catchment area but i will hopefully see u soon
from Archie =]=]=]=]=]=]
March 7th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Urbaann stridess were amazinn at MOVE IT today!!! (Y) stood out above the rest! so good, well done !!! xxx
March 4th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
hey sam x
dancin last night was great. dance was easyer than last week.
x
i am deterind to do a freez 1 week RIGHT! it is so anoyin coz i do it rong and then hurt my self!
take care family x
love you all x
stef xxx
March 4th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Hey Natalie class last night was realy good, the music was great and so was the routine.
Looking forward to next week.
March 4th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
AHHH i just heard smooth criminal on the radio and i’m toooooo excited about move it performance! thanx for sorting us out on sunday poony was definatly needed! hope friday goes good for andy and james and cya saturday! love love xx
March 1st, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I cant stop dancing, Tesco’s work you name it hahahahahahah wicked
February 28th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Hi Andy,
If your still up for the challenge, this is what is happening …pretty “self explanatory” (thats my uni swagger, been learning lots of different words so i just like to rub it in now and then)
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2491520/my_freestyle_practice_session/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8F_T2uUa9s
I know your pretty busy but if you feel like it then try to have a go at these classics, it would be much appreciated. I’d just like to see how other people would approach it from start to finish. It’s not a competition ……and i won’t laugh if you mess up i promise
Jiri aka “work in progress”
February 27th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Here is a shout to Natalie
Look at you, you funky monkey i never thought you’ll be teaching for urban strides, i remember when you started coming to MK classes and though you’ve been good the flavour was just a bit off….But now the enegy,funk,passion,drive….as simon cowell would say ” don’t know what it is but you’ve got it” + you got the same boombox as me thats always a plus point. Luckily andy wasn’t around otherwise he would probably hang his trainers on the nearest hook and go to early retirement. Loved the routine and the exercises …great job from start to finish…Ahh there is still hope for planet FUNK
Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie Go natalie
February 26th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
i love the ENERGY that Andy delivers and you cant help but respond to it
i’m enjoying and although i a very shy, my confidence is growing gradually
x
February 26th, 2009 at 11:02 am
hey andy!
got concussion , it sucks 
i couldt come aylesbury class last night coz i was in hosiptal
but should be back at class next week! cant wait!
miss youss
lovee
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HHDS mazzivee
February 25th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
i swear every class gets so much better everytime i go!!!
seee youuu next wednesdaay xxx
cannot wait till move it! gnna be sickk!!!
love beccaa <3
February 25th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Yo Andy ur class 2night was so banging i really liked da rounite it was so wicked and i learned so much in ur class and da stuff u teach me i go away partcling my free style so that i can better ever time cant wait for next week big up to da urbanstrides bless
February 25th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Heyyyy my UrbanStrides fam
Really enjoyed tonight.. loved the rountine i was really feelin the music and it was great to feel like that! What else can i say!…. sik as always and totally loved it like always. ahaa Cant wait untill MOVE IT ‘09! Seriouslyy im all hyped up and cant wait to just grove baby.
Muchh love always
A dedicated lover of UrbanStrides
Helayna x x
February 25th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
The class tonight was slick, loving the routine and did not mess it up too much for a change. Was good to be back and feeling the vibes.
Thanks Andy
February 25th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Hey Andy, the class last night was mint, i really enjoyed it. It was the first time i have been to a street dance class and i will definitely be coming back next week. I really liked the way you broke everything down so that is was easier to follow.
Cheers
February 24th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
hey x
It was great to be back 2night and had a gd time.
The dance was bluddy hard but i could do it.
I cant belive i left my phone there!! I was lucky it was still there at the end.
Cant wait till next week to do more dancing, i seem to let everything go when i dance and take all my anger out then.
stef xx
P.s. sorry andy i cant coe dancing on saturdays anymore!!!
February 24th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
hey
class woz sik today!!!!!!!!!!!! loved the routine it woz awsome
and can’t wait till next week!!!!!
love an respect
stefxxxxx
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:58 pm
HHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
just wanted 2 drop a message 2 say I miss u guys like crazy!!!!!!!! Hope the new troupe are repping it up hard and doin the oldies that aint there anymore proud!!!!!! hopeill come back sometime 2 see how ya’ll are doing or take some classes or something when I eventually have time!!!!
Can’t wait 2 see ya’ll smashin it up at Move It 09!!!!! I’ll be there all 3 days so ill be backing the U.S crew as u do!!!!
Much MUCH LOVE to alll old troupe!! and hope u new ones are fitting in welll like u shoud be!!! Hope u aint 4got me!
Love Marv - ex V.DC
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February 21st, 2009 at 11:19 am
yo yo! Andy last year at the young voises consert that was like wow and i meen wow how the hell did you make up dance moves like that, that blew my mind away, and i thought you were like havin dance lessons with a perfetional ,man you and the urban strides group rocked my world you were just awsome. Hope you are enjoying being a dance coriogrifer and all and i hope i will see you again soon. Oh and loving the outfits who made them jackets i want one.
Love you lots man and the urban strides group see you soon.
Love from stephanie graham
P.S a big fan. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
February 19th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Jiri is sad that there are no classes and is missing the madness, but is not missing the dancing because now i got the
know-how to dance whenever to whatever. Llooking forward to the video freestyle craze Challenge with Shaun and Segun. Feels like history in the making…..these are exciting Times.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:36 am
WAS UP ?
What a term this has been, the amount of knowledge obtained makes my head explode, The freestyle breakdown was just insane, well done for making it understandable for everyone, you couldn’t possibly make it easier (its like nokia,idiot proof, no offence to nokia users :)) Loved every class, What i’ve learned this term besides all the elements of freestyle is to really enjoy every sound in the music. I used to think about music in terms of the tasteless bread and the yummy bacon, i didnt appreciate as much as i should freestyling to the general beats and kind of waited for the crazy sequence. Now i enjoy every second of music and dance as if this would be my only chance to freestyle to this song ever. Because without the bread the bacon just wouldn’t stand up…..Stand UP STAND UP When i move you move just like that, When i move you move just like that,When i move you move just like that, hey DJ bring that back……..
sorry getting carried away What i am trying to say is enjoy all the elements in the music, someone worked hard to give you something to dance to, and there is a lot to enjoy in every single sound.
ROUTINE IS FOR A DAY, FREESTYLE IS FOR LIFE.
JIRI
Bringing the sexy back
February 13th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Heeyyyy jus bin lookin at sum pics of the tour and sum vids on youtube! Thankuu for encourgin me to improve!! saturday classes are helpin so much n im feelin itt
i rele wanna get so much betterr and im on my journey, n guna make it hopefuly!! 
me n becca r determined and practise as much as we can! my confidencee is releee improvinn too!! cnt w8 til nxt term and 2mora!! Seee yaaa
ela xxxxxxx
February 13th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
For all those people who are thinking about talking up classes with urbanstrides
Don’t think, just go!
Thats what i did and is the best thing i ever did. Im 22 years old, i have been going to class for a year and a half and is an experience i will not forget. I will put my hands up, when i first started i had two left feet, my movement was very stiff. Like a statue. My first class i was really nervous but everyone was really welcoming and friendly. The class atmosphere is one of a kind you will never experience it anywhere else. There is so much energy in the classes that you can’t help but add to it. Andy Instone…. what can i say…you will never meet a teacher like him. He’s the kind of teacher you always wished for at school. Andy Instone always makes you feel comfortable and relaxed in classes. His energy is like you have never seen, andy breaks down every movement which helps everyone understand. Andy uses the history of hip hop to help people relate to the movement. So you ain’t just learning how to dance but also the history behind each social dance. Any questions people have andy always willing to help and answer them, he always makes time to help people through their journey in dance.
What Have I learned
I have learned that if you have energy and confidence in classes then movements which are difficult are made easier. Also i have learnt about musicality, contrast, levels, travelling, pauses. All of these aspects have helped with my freestyling. I feel that i have gained so much confidence and my ability to dance has risen. I feel i can experiment with different movements and not be afraid to take risks even if it dont look good. Andy has giving me a foundation which i can build on and who knows where it will take me. His foundation will be with me for the rest of my life and at anytime i feel i am stuck in my freestyle i know i can go back to basics and build from there. Andy also has given me the knowledge of hip hop history which will help me relate to movements i do or see.
If your thinking about learning how to dance, this is the place to be. Urbanstrides isn’t just a company its more of a family. Everyone in the family all look after each other and help each other through their dance journey. Urbanstrides welcome all ages and abilities. It’s an opportunity you can not miss.
Shaun
Thanks andy and the whole urbanstrides family for helping me on my journey. See you guys at hip hop don’t stop
PEACE
February 13th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Hey there peeps!!
see you there. Trishy G xoxoxoxo
Had such a wicked dance class yet again on Tuesday night with Andy and the Wycombe crew you rock!! Pulled a muscle in my neck at the end of it but was well worth it haha!!…. Busted one too many grooves me thinks haha!! Soooo looking forward to getting back on it next Tuesday wahey
February 12th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
hey
last tuesday was great!!!! it was only my 3rd week but it was the best yet!
loved the routine andy!!!
seeya
stefxXxXx
February 12th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Hey people its bin a while since i jumped on the sacred message board so i thought id drop a lil freestyle knowlegde. People have different ways of interpreting freestyle. There are 3 different categories;
Some do it to impress
Some do it get attention
Some do it becuase they love music !!!
Which one do you fall into ?
I see freestyle as a way to express yourself (and in the process of this you become a better dancer). Sometimes i’l freestyle a certain style, sometimes ill switch styles and sometimes i’l freestyle a move !
Some words i learnt from a wise man (Andy Instone) when you freestyle be sure to take your self through a journey in the music and through your dance.
Sometimes i like to look at my journey as a road trip. For example i could start the journey in a grooove making my way to the motorway. Then i turn up the pace hittin gear 4 and 5 with some rawness. Then ill stop at the shop for a break add some pauses, contrast and dynamic then carry on the journey back to the groove. Finally im hittin the end of the road trip and im takin a left into the lyrics then a right in to the beat then a roundabout into some syncs then maybe a change of pace and mixing all 3 (beats,lyrics,and syncs). Im at the end Of my journey and how do i know that ? ……………
The musics stoped!!!!!
Thank you guys that was my road trip hope you enjoyed it !!!!
Love dance xxxx
February 12th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
HELP US SAVE THE PLANET
Next time you get home feeling all cold and miserable try this. Don’t switching on the heating, switch on the freestyle. Turn on the volume up and get cracking soon you’ll be on fire and you’ll save some pennies(as well as the polar bears) on your next utility bill.
Another awesome tip from
JIRI Ltd.
YOUR ENERGY PROVIDER
February 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
yoo!
just got back from wednesdays claaaass and as usual im sitll buzzzingggg! 
i was well bummed wen i realisedd 
was such a sick class … and cant wait for next term! i feel like ma dancing is improovingg imenslyyyy! and ma confidence is growinggg! x sorry thtt i caant make it on saturdaay
seee you all next term
love beccaa xxxx
February 11th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Yo Andy!
Class today was amazingg, we learnt so much and have built up so much more confidence, loved it. Can’t wait to learn more and improve. Also can’t wait till next term :D.
thanks badman ahaha cya xxxxxxx
February 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Was rubbish again aggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, lost the funk. Cool lesson though and wicked moves.
Thanks
Kelly
February 11th, 2009 at 12:57 am
ANDY U R HILARIOUS WEN U WERE AT DA NIA IN BIRMINGHAM U COOL DUDE INCLUDING ALL DA CREW IN URBAN STRIDES UR COOOOL BETTA DEN ANY1 ANYWAY……IM BOREDDD!!!
February 11th, 2009 at 12:54 am
OmG R ThE UrBaN StRiDeS AcTuAlLy gOiN 2 ReAd dIs iF U R OmG aNdY I WaS At Da bIrMiGhAm NiA In dA yOuNg vOiCeS ChOiR!!!! I ThInK DaT Da uRbAn sTrIdEs r dA BeSt dAnCe cReW IvE EvA SeEn I LoVeD WAt aLl oF U GuYs wErE WeArIn iT lUkEd sOoOo cOoLI WiSh i wAs aS CoOl aS U!!!! luv u all the urban strides i fink u r da best dance crew eva!!!
can i ask u guys a question????
IS IT HARD WORK???? lyk dont u guys eva get annoyed eva…or jus feeling lyk giving up cuz u guys r strong street dancers…HAVE U GUYS EVA SEEN STEP UP 2:THE STREETS ND STEP UP I LYK DA DANCIN IN DER 2!!!
urban strides rock bye xxx
February 7th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Hiiiii gang
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anywayssss upset no dancing today, im just bored now.
loads of love to the family wooop woopp
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February 6th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
I can’t believe two classes been cancelled i was absolutely destroyed. I am seriously missing My Weekly Recommended Allowance of Madness so sorry if i turn up next week all soft and heart broken, Went to see my GP today but he reckons i am beyond saving that its a case of serious funk deficiency. Bloody snow, I mean what on earth is it doing in here, its just not on ….ohh the blood pressure is going up.
Just keep Calm
February 4th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I was sooooooooooo rubbish tonight I am vey cross with myself. Wicked moves though and lesson learned.
Many Thanks
kelly
February 4th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Yo andy ur class 2night had so much rawness in it i really had fun doing the rounite and u teach me so much stuff so that i can improve my dancing better and i take da comments that u give me so that i can improve my dance more big up to da urbanstrides see u next wed bless
February 4th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Yo! Urban strides fam x Just dropping a line to say that dance was sick tonight x Loved our little boogie at the end Andy Haha
x Take care famfam x
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:18 pm
hey x
no dancin 2day.
see ya saturday andy.
see ya tuesday sam.
can wait 2 finaly dance.
laters.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
hey x
no dancin 2day.
see ya saturday andy.
see ya tuesday sam.
can wait 2 finaly dance.
laters
February 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 pm
heey andy!
omg sorry bout sat i was so tiered i cld barely dance :S
not good
promise ill be on time next week lol !
see u 2moz aswell x x x
love to everyone LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PPL! take a musical AND physical journey!
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 am
hey andy x
sorry i didnt come on saturday, i didnt come coz i dont feal im that gd and eveyone elce is so gd. what did you do?? x
dancin hopefully 2moz with sam!! lookin 4word t it x
i hope we freestyle x
big up 2 the urban strides family x
stef x
January 31st, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Hey hey,
I loved Last tuesdays dance ! I still can’t dance well cos of my knees :S …. Ahh well cant wait for next tuesday !!
Jennie x
January 30th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Wicked lesson on wednesday, thanks Andy. You make it so much easier to learn street dance. Have the Dvd and loved it.
thanks again
January 30th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Sooooo
Just wanna say that class on wednesday was one of the best classes ever ! i really enjoyed the freestyle and i think i came to fully understand about what freestlye is about and what it means. i love the hole flower thing haha. stop and enjoy the ride, pick up a flower and just smell it, look at it and see how pretty it is. i think its a good way to look at it! Thankyou for bringing me forward, i never would of thought i would be freestyling in a class where i felt free and didnt feel like people were always watching me… because their not! there’re worried your watching them…. Oooo i have learnt so much and guna continue learning. Everyone out there if you wana get more fresh and raw then come to sat classes, they boost your confidence so much and i can see a real difference in my dance in general… already! Alsoo Segun and Tom were freakin nastyy, i hope one day i can be as good as them, they have soo much confidence and bring the music alive with their rawness! i was seriously blown away!
Much love
Sat tomorrow!
Helayna xx
January 30th, 2009 at 1:55 am
Hello Andy and the AY High School Massive, How you lot doing, I just want to say that I purchased the DVD Andy and it gave me so many jokes I had to laugh as I was prancing around my living room like to crazy arse Beyotch, i think i better close my blinds i think i scared a few people LOL. Well firstly I want to say that I HAVE MISSED YOUR DANCE CLASSES SOOOOOOOO MUCH, and I have spoken to my work and hopefully can have Wednesday off permanently soon so i can come back. I so need to come back and get back to it, It has been such a long time, TOO long in fact. I need to get down dirty with some beats and bust some serious funkyNESS.
Well, hope to see you all soon, BIG SHOUT OUT TO FREYA, TOM, KEIRA LOL and dunno who else i know and of course ANDY INSTO….NESSSSSS
Keep your eyes out for me I’LL BE BACK HAHAHAHA
January 29th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Hey, just been watching some awesome vids on you tube.
Class was immense last night! Just wanted to thank you for pushing me so hard the last year without you I would still be hiding at the back of the beginners class!
Believe me peeps step up to the next class if you haven’t already!
Stacey
x
January 29th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Yesterday class was soooo bad, it felt like 2nd christmas we’ve been picking flowers and ripping the tune to bits and then we go fast slow fast stop smooth i mean ahhh…. and just when u think you’ve seen it all along comes Thomas and his buddy Segun and they just do this sick freestyle…ohh my god…..then we get so excited that we start to add our little twists to the routine…. => if we had one more hour we would bring the place down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can’t stop thinking about it and then i got this grinn on my face because of everything that happened last night and everybody thinks i am on drugs.
This is life………
January 29th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
A TOWN MASSIVE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Andyy! had such an amazing lesson 2nite … as always ! ive learnt so much over these last 2 terms and the saturday classes have really given me a big boost! i feel like im coming outa my shell more and it feels amazing! urban strides classes are like the highlight of my week! thankyouu so much!
see you saturdayy
love beccaaa!
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January 28th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Yo andy ur class was so wicked 2 night i have learned so much beening in ur class this term and can u give me any idea to improve my freestyle so that i can get better u teached me a lot of stuff and i will be using it i will remember what u told me just to listening to da music and just to feel it can wait for next term bless big up to da urbanstrides
January 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Hey hey hey
Just thought I would pop by & leave a message as I am sat in school bored!!!!!! I LOVED lastnights routine, was wicked!!! I woke up witth aches & pains tho 
Anyway see you Saturday 
x x x
January 27th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
hey x
2day was wicked and i had a great time with sam!! x
the dance was really hard but i mangaged it!! x
i really wonted to freestyle but no1 elce did!!
sam, what did we dance 2?? x
looking 4word to saturday andy!!
January 26th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
hey hey hey.
it was my first class last week amd i loved it. thanks andy, class was great an i can’t wait till tomorrow!
January 26th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Okay this will hopefully end the backslide problem. Go to google and type in -> micheal jackson backslide date <-
Select the Bill Bailey link and you’ll see at the end of this clip, him doing the backslide way back in 1955 its a bit jerky but its there i hope this put an end to this foolishness
January 25th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
hey fam, jus wonderin wot the name of the song is that we r dancin 2 atm?
btw I LOVE THE DANCE!!!!!
thnx dudes…love 2 the US MASSIVE!! xxx
January 24th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
My Freestyle philosophie.
1st my personal opinion: I’d much rather screw up every choreography than to suck in freestyle. Freestyle is the most natural way of dancing. It is not easy to learn and master but once you get to taste it and loose yourself in the music you’ll always come back for more.
How do i go about my freestyle:
First of all i differentiate between practice and freestyle. When you practice you experiment about the way you move so you need to engage your head in the process. You practice the moves over and over until they start to feel natural ( like you repeat milion times the rock, you will now when its right because it will feel right ) and before you know they will just pop out in your freestyle. The better you get at mastering the moves and the movement the less you will have to concentrate on them while you dance which means you can fully concentrate on the music. There is a logic and science behind but i don’t won’t to bore you to much.
Freestyle is something completely different to practice. Its not about being flashy its more about how you connect with the music:
a) at the beginning i remind myself DON’T THINK JUST FEEL ( thats what will make your freestyle unique,real, unpredictable and not fake ).
b) then i start to listen to the music, i look for the pattern of the instruments i look for the emotions behind the words the speed of the music etc.
c) than i blocked everything in the room and focus on the Music and Music only, I let it fill my head and surround me…
d) Now u move and thats when the fun begins. You start to play with it and if you train hard enough things like accent, contrasts, levels, dynamics pauses, and you personality(soul) will just come through effortlessly. I also discovered that quite often less means more.
And now just enjoy the ride….
I may have a missed something so feel free to add your comments.
Also in the classes it doesn’t matter if you don’t get everything 1st time just remember it take it home with you and practice, we all learn at a different pace and if you can take away just one thing from each class and apply it to your dance then you’ll grow with every class thats why its important not just to attend the classes but also listen to what andy says because he is quite unique in breaking down dancing to a level thats easy to understand and fun at the same time and there is only a handfull of people out there that have the structure in place like he does. He’s like a sponge so make use of everything that gets squeezed out of it.
Now its all in your hands,
always keep moving forward
Jiri over and out……
P.S. I am now going to university so i am big on writting and using sophisticated language watch out!!!!
January 24th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
DONT WORRY ABOUT THE MOVES….AS LONG AS YOU GOT THE GROVE.
Loved the class 2 day andy…great routine
Jess
x x x x
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Heyy Hey Heyy
Soory i missed class on wed andy, was so veryy ill! really really wnted 2 come tho and im guna have xtra freshness on sat! you wait! Just to say i think the saturdays classes are amazing and so benifical 2 everyone i love it! See yho tomorrow for some more dance and rawness
Much love
Helayna xxx
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Wicked class wednesday, Andy. I had a crappy day so it was great to relieve the stress.
Feeling a little more confident.
thanks
kelly
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
heyy andy
sataday classes r soo gd n im lookin 4ward to this weeknd!
wednesdays class was wikdd, my confidence has improved so much and im determined to get alot betterr
see uuuu on sat
xxxxx ela
x
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Hi to all Urban Strides ninjas,
Yestreday intermediate class in A town was just amazing, the whole vibe was just crazy and everybody doing their little freestyle it was like a small street party. I bet even crazy andy felt touched inside. The atmosphere is just dope by far my favourite class. Keep it up people
January 21st, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Yo andy ur class was so wicked 2night and i really like da rountine it was really gd it had so much rawness to it and i cant wait for next wed big up to da urban strides
January 21st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Heyya andy
Today was amzing thanx so much
i have loads more confidence now
Loveing all the moves
cant wait till next week
see ya xx
January 21st, 2009 at 8:19 pm
yo,Andy your street dance is well sik your the best street dancer in the world.
January 18th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Hi Andy, POW! - an amazing 3 days with us at Solent Junior. Can’ t thank you enough for your hard work and your incredible POWers of motivation and inspiration. We are truly fired up. Looking forward to showing off the finished article in June. By the way, we can have, and I quote, ‘one word utterances on stage’ !! POW.!!.. WHAT!!
Much love,
Celia
x
January 17th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
hey andy x
2dai was wicked and loved it lodes. it is something different because it is a higher standa but still kl x
i will practice my basic steps so i will do better next week.
the dance was hard but i will practice.
loved 2dai x
peace to the family xxxx
stef x
January 16th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
heyy heyyy Andy
Thursday class was sik.. thanks. ummm… uno the song we freestyled to in intermidiate class on Thursday, who sings that?/whats the name of the song?
coz i luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurv it
will you email me the name and stuff…. hayzol.XD@hotmail.co.uk
THANKU… and thanks for class on thursday,
OH, btw i forgot to tell you last week, but me and amy are going on a school trip to DISNEY LAND (woop woop) lol and will miss next class! :’( :’(
how gay…
so i’ll c u not next week, but the week after.:( lol DONT MISS US TOO MUCH
xxxxxxxxx
January 16th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Sup Andy
Dont dont listen 2 all tht rubbish about immy saying im ur best dancer
Howz u been hangin? r u on youtube if u r tell me wat 2 type in i wanna hear tht beatboxin bro!!! (it sound’s of the chain man)
anyway i gotta go my mum is shouting her head off tryin 2 get me of the computer
Archie (wanna be a urban strider! LOL!)
January 16th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
andy is the best teacher ever and the wole of 5w love it
that is true
January 16th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Andy the class was so cool and fun please come again
5w loved it
from abbie
January 15th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Andy you monster,
I can’t sleep you’ve have seeeeeriously messed up my sleeping patterns, thats the second time in a row, so much nastyness that i feel like partying now. Next time you do this to me you’ll go straight on the naughty chair…..bad bad boy….
see ya saturday…..
January 15th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Yo man u r sick man i loved u and always will! HIGH 5! Thanks for coming to sjs(solent junior school) ILOVE U
January 15th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
hi andy thanks for teaching us at solent junior school it was excellant
January 15th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
soz - i was so chuffed i ahd to write again
- imy
January 15th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Hi andy and crew,
i luv urban srides! i think there wicked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
boom shaka laka, shaka laka boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- imy
p.s - im imogen from the solent junior workshop magig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 15th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Hi andy (and crew),
i luv urban srides! i think there wicked!
boom shaka laka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shaka laka boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- from imy
p.s: im imogen from the school work shops.
January 15th, 2009 at 10:10 am
yo yo yo
just what to leave a little message and say well done for everyone that came to the audition on sunday it was a great day and everyone should be so proud of themselves! iam very excited about urban strides 2009 and for everyone that has just joined this year WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!!
peace freya xxxxx
January 15th, 2009 at 9:13 am
last nites class was siiiccckk!!!
the inters routine was just so raw!
andy: “FEED ME THE RAW NESSSS!!!”
HAHA
loved it!
bless
x
January 14th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Dance class was frikin’ awesome tonight Andy!! I loved it.
Take care
Mucho luv to everyone
Anna.x
January 14th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Yo andy urs class had so much rawness and funk to da rountine it was wicked bless p.s big to da urban strides
January 14th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Hey andy
Class was amazing tonight, my favourite lesson ive had with urban strides so far
Much love brandoo ( lucie )
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January 14th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
heeey! omg 2nites classes were AMAZE! i really let go, n lost myself in the music! … btw what was the music ??
!
c youuu soon, cnt wait for saturday
xxxxxx
January 14th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Dusted of the shell toes and got myself down to your class. I have never done street dance before, but thought it was wicked.
Had some confidence restored and Im now ready to “buss out” some moves.
thanks
Kelly
January 14th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
hi this is immy and izzy youre best dancers
i really hope you get this because you are the best street teacher ever dude. we loved your workshop it was so sick we thought you were different to all teachers because you would work with a person that was having trouble individually. we liked the nasty moves because they brang out a different side of us. e.g battle rock and the tilt. we are really sad that you cant teach us forever but we will make the most of the time.
sick luv
from
immy and izzy P.S youre best dancers
P.S
January 14th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Hey! thanks 4 teaching us the dance it was wicked!!!!!wish u could teach us more!URBAN STRIDES IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks!
January 14th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
hi this layla your best dancer lol
i really hope you get this message i luved your dance workshop you showed me some reely cool and funky moves!!!!
ANDY YOU ARE THE BEST DANCE TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE DUDE
luvin wot your doin
big luv layla your dude (and best dancer)
January 14th, 2009 at 11:50 am
It was the most AWSOME dance class i had ever had, and the first ever street dance i hav ever done
they were the most coolest moves !!!!!
ROCK ON
PS: HIGH-5
January 14th, 2009 at 11:39 am
hi andy your dance class was great i loved it ive gotta take up street dancing i still know the routine from when you came to solent junior school.
rock on.
PS:high-5
January 13th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
hi andy i loved the dance moves it was cool funky sick and i loved it im goind to by the dvd think bye thank you so much
January 13th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Hi its me Max. You came to our school and taught us and I LOVED it, but what I thought could be better was that at the end we could show what we learnt or what we know, so we can show everyone!
Thank you for coming, I really really really etc. enjoyed it!
January 13th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
hi andy
you mow the dance class you done with 5w solent junior school well it was awsome the bit that i can’t beleve is that i can learn a dance in 1 day that is amazing
January 13th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
thanks andy 4 teaching us! I didn’t get into the special class but I enjoyed so much!
January 12th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
heyy Andy : )
i loved today im going to try and be involved with urban strides and join dance classes im looking forwand to seeing you tomorow and i wont forget to keep on DANCING xxx
January 11th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Hey Andy,
I know you wanted us to catch your attention in auditions, thinking back I may have taken it a bit too far with being wheeled out into an Ambulance
but hey I got through the first round and the fact you even considered me to audition again was a massive compliment.
Anyway, after a lot of screaming, crying, and a nurse who thought I was going to punch her if she touched my knee they managed to straighten it out for me and get me in a splint. It’s not broken, but they’re not sure about ligament twisting/damage so I have to go back and see a specialist in 8-10 days. The good news is i’ll definitely be dancing again, just not for a good two weeks or so.
I plan to bring so much RAAWWWNESS next time you see me, bring a cage haha
US Family Loving
Sinead x
January 11th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Heyyy
So ive jus got back from the auditions the experince was amazing and i loved every min of it. i didnt get in but always next year! im goin 2 try soo hard this year to up my game, every1 there today was wicked and i was blown away! thankyhooo guys for my wonderful experince xxxx
Helayna x
January 11th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
heyyaa x
2dai was wicked but i was pants x
i have never danced like that be4 so it was difficault x
lookin 4ward 2 tursday x
love ya lodes xxxx
January 11th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
heey andyy
x
just got bakk in from the audititionss
really enjoyed the experience but really disappointed that i didnt get through to the crew
i took in everything you told me and its made me even more determind to come along next year and try even harder.
see youu on wednesdayy
thankk youu x
January 10th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Heyyyy guys
Just wanted to sayy i brought the Urban Strides new DVD and it is sik, i seriously love it, everything is broken down and the routines are amazing! much love to every1 in the crew, and if your thinking of buying it defoo get it!!
Im going to the auditions 2morrrow sooo veryy nervy!! but im guna do my best nd have fun !
Lovee Helayna xx
January 10th, 2009 at 10:05 am
hey
it was my 1st lesson on thurs and you made me feel very welcome, loved it can’t wait 4 nxt week, and ive been practising, also the teacher explains things very well and i think i picked them up ok
January 10th, 2009 at 2:05 am
heey heey andy!
class was sik on wednesday! loved it!
cant wait till sunday! should be amazing!
love all my U.S family x x x x
January 10th, 2009 at 1:11 am
A very happy new year to all Striders out there
Good Luck for the Troupe Audition on sunday guys 
I can’t be there :’( much love, Greg 
x
January 9th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
yo just wonderin u people learn much breakin???
x
January 8th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
heyyaa x
Tuesday was wicked and loved it x coming back was cool and loved seeing every1 again x
Sam was talking 2 us about the auditions and i think i am going to do it x
looking 4ward to meeting you all on Sunday and i am going to do my best x
January 7th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Yo andy ur class was so raw and slik i had so much fun and i cant wait for sunday it will good bless big up to da urbanstrides
January 5th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
hey hey andy!
im so phsyched up bout the auditions on sunday! but im so damn nervous! i think im gunna just force my self to go and do the best i can!
CANT WAIT!
can’t wait till class on wednesday!
shld be sik as usual!
love you all xxxx
January 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Hey Andy
Can’t wait for the troupe auditions, i’m getting all psyched up ready….:S
Shame class isn’t on tonight at the theatre, thought i’d get in some practice and burn off those puddins!
Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!!!
See you soon!
Robyn (Mk massive! lol)
xxx
January 4th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Heyyyyyy guys!!
Cant wait to get back to dance this week, missed it so much over the holidays.
Hope you all had a good christmas and new year
See you on tuesday
xxxxx
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:34 pm
heyyaa xx
we love you dance group
we saw you at the sheffield arena
you dances are soo mint x
see you soon xx
bii xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
where from harthill school xx
January 1st, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Andy!
iFinaLee GOtt My Ass Outta Bed To Write This.
I’ve ActuaLee Been Meaning To Do This FOr Ages.
iDid It OnCe Buh FOrgOt To Press Submit COmment. =( x
iWas Heartt BrOken. =P
Well,,
Thee Brunel LeCture Was SuperDuperLee Wundahfull.
iLOvedd It. ReaLee InspiratiOnal.
Thenn,,
Wen iSaw YOu Agen Att My SchoOl iWass Veryy ExCited!
LoOoL,,
iThOughtt The LeCtures Were GOnna Bee Thee Samee, Buh The Werentt,.
ReaLee Happs YOu ReCOgnised Me.
Ooh Yeaah..
HAPPY NEW YEAR,, &. A Latee MERRY CHRiSTMAS.
GOod LuCk In 2009. COntinue To WOrk Hardd.
I’ve DeCided This Is The Year Im GOnna Gett MY ASS OUTTA BED!
=) x
Thanx FOr YOur Wundahfull WOrds Ov InspiratiOn.
LOveYOu,,
Ashlee. ” Ox
January 1st, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Heyyy
Just to say Happy New Yearr to every1 in urban strides! thankyhoo for making my experience with urban strides amazin! Andyy. amazing. i have learnt soo much and cant wait for the new year with more dance nd music!
LOvee
Helayna xxx
December 31st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I am a really big fan of yours and i looooooooooooooooooooooooooved the performance at sheffield arena xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and i love your dvd xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
December 31st, 2008 at 5:35 pm
heey my lovley dancing fam!
hoping you all had the best christmas ever!! i did!!
happy new year to everyone too x x
omg im so nervous i dont know if i should do the troop auditions…?
everyone is so so so good in the troup!
i want to tho!
love to everyone at urban strides xxxxxxxxx
December 27th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
yo my second family!
hope you had an awesome christmas!!! just sending my love! and xmas spirit!
love u all! miss u all 2 much! need 2 start dancing again iv eaten way to much!!! need to get fit lol
see u next month!
much love!!!
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December 23rd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
heyaaa i loveeed u lot at the o2 arena u rkd i love kixx and especially experimental u lot was sick i loved u u lot was wkd any way i love how u lot dance u are such a good group of dancers should of got george sampson 2 b init lol nah he good as a individual so bye bye good luck on tours and thingslolxxxx love chloe marks xoxo
LOVEULOTSOMUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
December 20th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Thanks to the whole urban strides family for making this few last months such an amazing fun. For everybody thats brings their energy and enthusiasm to the class which just makes me work so much harder. To All of you out there Have an amazing Christmas and see ya in the year,
Harder,faster,better,stronger
Jiri
December 20th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
heyy
thanks for class on Thursday!- was siik.
we all missed ya!
can’t wait 4 next term… zoop zoop. [= lol
merrry xmas!
xxxx
December 18th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
hey andy.. missed havin you teachin us for the last two weeks but you said it all went good on arena tour! i love tonights routine
happy x mas
vicky x x
December 18th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
heey andaaay!
omg that freestylin session yesterday was SIK! in loved it so much! i just wanted to say thank you for this term! ive gained sooo much confidence thank you so much! hope your not fainting or being sik or anything bad! PLease please please can we do some more freestylin next term???
also i will take a avideo of the bridge this weekend (the club i told u about were im gunna be dancing till i drop dead!)
Could u please emai me and tell me what time the troup audtions are??? i know they are on the 11th but thats all i know!
thanks much love x merry x mas all of Urban strides family x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
December 17th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
andyyyy!!
class was wikkd tonite!! the best one in ages 
we’ve missed ya 
i especially liked the freestyling - rele improves my confidence !
can’t waitt til class in jan
lovee ela
xxxx
December 17th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
yo andy urs class had so much rawness 2night and my favourtie bit of the class was doing locking and popin i really like that and i cant wait to do some more of locking and popin see u next term big to da urban strides bless
December 16th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Cant believe i had to miss dance tonight, we were doing our solo choreography at college.
And sammi and janiere are teaching us tomorrow =]
Have a good christmas and will see you next term
xxxxx
December 15th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
WE LUV U !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U R THE BEST DACE GROUP EVER
WE WENT TO YOUNG VOICES AND SAW U ,U WERE THE BEST THERE
AND WE LUV U ALL
FROM LUCY AND KATIE
WE SAW YOU SHEFFIELD ARENA!!!!!!!!
BII. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
December 10th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
hey saw u guys at de hallelujah u rocked dat was da bomb da freestyle u did was unbelievable
YOU ARE DA BOMB LUV YA XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXXxXxXxXxXxXxXx
December 10th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
hi came to young voices what a great night u a fantastic now i no y my daugther keeps going how she wants to dance like u sanme there isnt any dance classes round here xxx
December 9th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
i had an amzing night and we did free-stylin and i loved it alot!!
sam, hope ur operation gose well and will hopefully see u in the new term x
this family is wickid!!!!
x x x x x x
peice x
December 9th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
u wre a highlight of a great young voices gig last night Sheffield ty all for a great show, kids are keen to learn more about you
December 9th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Yo Guys,
Just Forgot 2 Say U Guys(Urban Strides) R A.M.A.Z.I.N.!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Heyya guys,
U R SO COOL:) I Saw U Guys At The YOUNG VOICES CONCERT In Sheffield At The Hallam FM Arena On Monday 8th December(2008) U Guys Were So Fantabulas (Fantastic/Fabulas) I Luv U Guys Hope I Can Meet U Again Soon
Peace,
December 9th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
absolutley wicked thanx for the dance moves we luved em sheffield last night
December 9th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Heyahh x
The People Who Performed At YOUNG VOiCES 2oo8 Were Ace ! I Am Looking At Classes And A Hoodie Lol…x
The Youngest One Out Of The Urban Strides Group Who Performed At The Young Voices 2oo8 He If Well Fit ! ..x I Dont Know His Name Though ! So Please Email Me And Send Pictures If Possible …x I Really Want Some Of Him He’s Such A Fittie ! …x Please Go On My Bebo And Post A Comment If Possible !
Megan XxXxX
December 8th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Hi weve just got back from Sheffield arena after watchin the small voices school choirs.We just want to say you were great and thanks..
December 8th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Hey there
just here to say thanks to Sam for teaching me and I shall be seeing you next term after the final lesson tomoz :s 
December 8th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
hey
i was at manchester the other day for young voices .. it was great !! i love the beat boxin !! he is fit !! lol
anyway .. cya next year if you go
love you … your amazin x x x
December 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
heeey andy!
how was the tour???
omg i was so sad to miss class last week
i heard urban strides being mentioned on the radio and i was like OMG my family!
cant wait till class this week! see u then!
much love xxxxxxxx
December 7th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Hey Urban Strides I was at the Hallelujah had a ball and your peformance was awsome!Tommy is so cute!I’m from the Rochfortbridge school!The minute you came in we screamed our heads off!Only if you do dance lessons in Ireland I would of done it!DEFO!Well tell Tommy I said Hi!OH and my friends that I was sitting beside we were all in a fight saying who will marry Tommy!lol
see ya
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December 7th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Hi its me again you guys rock i am with my mate meagan she has never seen you but i told er alll about you
love
chantelle
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December 6th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
hi x
had a great dance lesson on tuesday x
cant wait till next class becuase we are dressin in christmassy stuff becuase it is sams last time be4 x-mas x
love dancin so much x
steff x
December 6th, 2008 at 11:20 am
i love you lot , u r all the best my school thought you was the best
Dr Walkers
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:02 am
Dear urban strides crew
you were brill when you performed at the M.E.N arena for young voices cuz i was in the young voices choir singing.
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
oh yeh could u email me at megzthebest@live.co.uk
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:51 pm
hi i love u guys ur truley amazin aspecialy when i actually saw u at the 02 i was 1 of the choir right at the top
i really liked the dance 2 smooth crimanal
l uv ya
megsi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
omg you were wicked at o2 we were lime walk school nearly at the top i wanna go to ur classes so bad but the nearest to me is tring evan thats to far
but still ill keep looking at ur web site and hopefully buy that 5 hour dvd loved u 2 experimental i saw him and in cha outside taking a brake 419 was the stage number
December 1st, 2008 at 6:05 pm
yu were the best last year nd just cant wait till the 9th the clearest thing i can remember about young voices is you all dancing your hearts out you were gr8 make sure your reliii reliii relliii gud as you was last time ,, no other dance team-group could ever be as gud as you lot are an d alwaiis will be !!! ..xx cya on the 9th .xx
December 1st, 2008 at 5:12 pm
the o2 was wiked well gd dances
n wanna hav dane lessons but it aint nowhere near mee
xxx
November 30th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Heyy
you guys were wicked at the o2 arena (young voices)
thanks for going
xxx
November 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Hey I Woz @ Theeh Young Voices Concert @ Theeh O2 On Thursday.. Wickeedd.. LoOvee Theeh Dancing And Experimental.. Saw Him Near Theeh Ketchup Told Him I LoOveed Him He Smileedd.. LoL
Youe Guys Rock!! LoOvee YoOuee.. Peace Out Hommmiiess.. P.S.. Im A Sick Street Dancer.. LoL.. Visit My Bebo.. http://www.bebo.com/KarisseA2.com
November 28th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
you guys dance with passion, truly amazing.
the timing was brilliant and the moves blew everyone away, awsome.
great group of people doing what they love.
thankyou for making my night something to remember.
george sampson WATCH OUT but shh
from amy, worthing, front row singer of young voices.
xxx
November 28th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I saw you guys at the O2 last night and I was blown away!!!
You guys are A. M. A. Z. I. N. G!!!!!
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!
XXX
Stella
Sir Francis Drake School
November 28th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
saw you all at young voice and you were excelent
cant wait to see you again sometime.
November 28th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
the young voices concert was tight man you were amazing i would love to had jumped up on stage and joined in i was dancing along as well well at least trying to bye man see ya
November 28th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
i went to the young voices it was amazing!!!!!!!!!!! i want to come next year wilshere dacere school was at the right hand corner in the middle lol love you all !!
November 28th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Hey
I though you were fab yesturday loved what you did loved the beat box
Cant wait to see you agian some time every one in my school is talking about you
Bye x LOVE YOU x
November 28th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
WOWZA!!! you guys rock private message for andy YOU IS CRAZY (I think my sister crushes yol plus youre dance routines is wicked ROCK ON PEEPS!!!!!!!!!
November 28th, 2008 at 11:24 am
I thought u were great at young voices the other nite
I Love dancing and have been doinggg it 4 ages and somedayyy i wanna dance like uu
I’d love to have lessons but none of them are near me =[
Welll done
November 28th, 2008 at 10:36 am
hey andy (:
haven’t spoken to you in ages.
how are you?
ahhhhhh, i miss your classes. how is everything?
well maybe i’ll see you soon.
p.s pleaseeeee come down to bournemouth :L
love from amy.
x
November 28th, 2008 at 12:22 am
you were amazing tonight your so wicked man and the beat boxing was great and andy thanks for showing palace wood are real talent love you bye xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
November 27th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
I was at young voices tonight and i must just say you are all completely amazing.
Well doneee :]
xxx
November 27th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
omg
u guyes rock mi socks ur soo gurd all of mw m8s love u ++ espeshal the beatboxer wooo
rock the world
aliix
x
x
November 26th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Supp, Just 2 say ,, sam is an awsome teacher !! x
lovin the routines and lovin the dancin … its well hard but i will get there !! Awsome work Sam ,,, 
waitin 4 next tuesday……
wiked .. Jennie,, Tring x
November 26th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Thanks for signing my DVD
By the way- your REALLY fit!!!
I wished i could dance like uu!
Hope i c you again ;oneday
I was at the young voices concert last night
& you we’re amazing- i loved the backflips!
write back please
Jemma && Sophie ;;xx
November 25th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
HI!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was at the Young Voices Concert and you are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! !
All i can say is WOW
and
KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 25th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Hey you guys Its me Rebecca Hunt from Holmer Green Junior School I love Urbanstrides I keep on practicing in my room.OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 25th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I saw u at young voiecs yesterday you were 2 sick lol
do u visit schools
if you do e-mail me back at ladyeemely@hotmail.co.uk
November 25th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Seen you for the second year at the young voices concert in Birmingham and yet again an amazing performance.
I work in a youth centre in Birmingham and i would love to try and sort out a workshop for the young people as i know this is something the young people would love, especially of this high standard.
If you would be interested please contact me as i would be very interested in working with yourselves.
Congratulations again on an A+ performance, hope you are attending next years
November 24th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Heloo i seen you at young voices and i got your dvd. your routines were fantastic and i havnt seen such a good performance in years. im 12 and i wont love to join a class and be as good as you lots. and some of the boys are good looking. i never thought girls could be soo good at a sport known as a boy sport. well i would like to chat to you so email me if you like. bye x your big fan! melissa x
November 23rd, 2008 at 10:29 pm
AAAAAAAnnndy…
how u doin man..
howz things with urban strides…????
u remember me frm brunel??
ur still inspiring me man n its awesome..anyway just came back here to let you know that i did take ur advice and i got 4As 4Bs and 2Cs in my gcses!!
now im at college doin biology chemistry physics and german..hoping to go to uni to do pharmacy!
dis is just an update rly n 2 say thanx 4 ur part in my achieving this lol..
anyhoo im off..got some looooooooong physics exam to revise for..catch you later!:)
November 23rd, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Hi peeps,
Now this is going to be something a bit just thought i am going to stick here a video of how i changed me freestyle from where i’ve been,
april 2008 (by the way feel free to laugh because i did)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TFbDGIlRcOo&feature=channel
to Where i am at right now November 2008 (i am not on fire it was just too cold outside)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sI-Aizg3Bc4&feature=channel
Its nothing spectacular but it is my journey to becoming better.
November 21st, 2008 at 11:38 pm
hello andy
thanks for coming in today to my school. (sion-manning)
i enjoyed your talk and i will follow your tips
good luck for everything
alisa
November 21st, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Hii Andy
Its Yllka and Amal from Sion Manning School…
We really enjoyed the presentation that you done for us today. You left us feeling inspired, motivated and you gave us courage to do the things that we want to do. You taught us loads of things in a funny way, too! lool
You should really go around to loads of schools and do the same thing that you done with ours, and make them believe in themselves.
But thanks for coming in anyway…
Really changed our attitudes =]
Take care
Btw great dancing
Keep it up! 
X
November 21st, 2008 at 6:47 pm
heya
u came 2 our skool 2day… ur prez woz gd.
November 21st, 2008 at 5:38 pm
heiii…..
loved d talk dat u gave @ sion-manning…..
i learnt more bout life n reachin 4 ur dreams……
ma dream is 2 bcome an actress or singer….
but as u sed @ d talk…..
‘y wud u want 2 pin ur hopes n dreams on x factor’……..
if u no sum1…..repli plzzzz……
c ya…..
November 21st, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Hello andy your session with sion-manning tday waz wicked!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nywayz your dance group is da best!
so.. anyway i will c u soon bye
November 21st, 2008 at 10:51 am
heey
omg! sams class was sik! i loved doing the battle thing at the end that was awsome!
can we dance to some fast funky stuff nxt week lol?!?
the routine you did with on wednesday was crazy! but i loved it!
much love to urban strides fam and sam xxxxxxxx
kizzie xx
November 21st, 2008 at 10:44 am
I just want to say a massive thank you to Andy, Alex, Sasha, Paul and JP for all their hard work this week, which made our boys’ dance project - Break Down - one of the best events we have ever run. They worked tirelessly with over 100 boys for 3 days, inspiring and motivating them to acheive things they never knew they could. I have received so many messages from parents of the boys thanking you guys for giving their sons an absolutely unforgettable experience. Not only are you all supremely talented dancers, your attitudes and relationships with the children were what made the project really work. They have been so inspired by you. 2 days later our boys are still completely psyched and asking when they can perform again - so they’re doing assemblies all next week. One of them wrote on a careers survey yesterday that he wants to “Own a Hip Hop company like Urban Strides so I can give other children the same amazing opportunity I have had”. I think that says it all!! Thanks guys x
November 20th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Thanks for a terrific performance last night at Esher HIgh. I now know the difference between backslide and B-Boying: That’s education!!! how about setting up classes in our neck of the woods? My son was really inspired by your workshop at St Lawrence and has been on a high ever since, wanting to do it all over again.Many many thanks xx
November 20th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
andy just wana say thanks man 2nite just made me feel like i can do nefiin, everyfin has just clicked, cheers dad lol i look forward to progressing, chees dude
November 20th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
hey samm, i got a request for nxt weeks dance: Dj Trickshot - let’s make some love OR Deepside - let’s make some love
love
ela + becca
xx
November 20th, 2008 at 10:56 am
well hello there family!
just thought i should send a message and say ‘OH MY GOD THE TOUR STARTS IN 4 DAYS!!!! ARRRRRR SO FRICKIN EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT TO DANCE ON A STAGE INFRONT OF THE SMALL EMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT IS 20,000 HAHAHA IM GUNA MISS LEE RYAN THOUGH, AWW GOOD TIMES LOL ANYWAYS I BETTER GET ON WITH MY WORK SO I SHALL SEE U ALL SATURDAY PEOPLE! MUCH LOVE XXXXXX
November 19th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
yo the class was so good 2night i like that rounite it was so wicked cant wait for nextweek big to the urban strides bless
November 19th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Thank you so much for inspiring the boys at St Lawrence and surrounding schools, you gave so generously of you time and knowledge. Unfortunately cost and time wise you are a little too far away for us to continue classes but if enough people write in and twist your arm to do some nearer in Surrey please let us know. Jack’s elder sister is 17 and now wants to learn as a skill for her D of E! How cool is that! Perhaps Miss Matthews can get one going at Esher High. Thanks again.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Hey yaaaa!!
but someone else did the class is his place (soz cant remember his name?!?!) and he did very well so a round of applause! 
Had a very funky class and went away pumped up, happy and I had lots of energy. Looking forward to next week and seeing Andy and the dance crew at a live performance soon!… How do i get tickets?!?! Love and hugs xoxo Trishy xoxo
Went to my weekly groove sesh with the Wycombe crew last night was great fun. Andy was away
November 18th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Hey Andy howz it goin!?
i miss your milton keynes class loads now i’m at acting skl! still dancin though and still lovin it!
wish u did a class down here in southend there’s sum pretty gd dancers down here!!!
hope all is goin gd for u too!
xxx
November 18th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Hey hey hey
Wycombe class tonight with natalie was gooooood
loved the dance =]
Miss having andy teaching though =[
xxxx
November 18th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
back from class today x
lovein it and dancing like no1 is watchin x
sam u are a legend and i love you 2 peices xxxx
you help me with stuff i need help with xxxx
see ya next week xxx
steff xxx
November 18th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Hi peeps,
Just a bit more wisdom from the sick dudes from Elite force crew, make of it what you want but i must say i totally agree with them
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=56C06-fAYXY
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UYculrDEx2s&NR=1
dance to express not impress……
Peace Jiri
November 14th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
HEYA ANDY i MET YOU AT MY SCHOOL TODAY, HEARD FROM MY MATES IN YEAR 11 THAT THE TALK WAS GREAT, AND CANT WAIT FOR THE YEAR TEN ONE!
FROM AMY X
PS. ARE THERE ANY CLASSES IN LONDON?
X
November 14th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Hiya, Andy
You probz dont remember me, but you came down my school today to give us a ‘talk’.
I’m the girl who gave you the diary to lean on…who asked you to take the group picture & the picture with you.
Don’t matter if you don’t remember
Here’s the links to the pictures we took..if you want to see them.
I edited them because I looked terrible, haha.
http://picasaweb.google.com/linabernadettex/KodakMoments#5268606489416006354 << the group photo
http://picasaweb.google.com/linabernadettex/KodakMoments#5268606507597748130 << me & you..yh i cut the rest out cause they scraped haha
http://picasaweb.google.com/linabernadettex/KodakMoments#5268606544833616098 << dont worry i didnt delete the one with everyone else haha
Anywhoo, I’m keepin my promise and leavin’ you a lil message
Your chat was really inspiring..you should come back! You’re much more excitin than half my teachers, haha.
Your dancing is AMAZING. Wow!!
Don’t forget to ‘get ur ass outta bed!’
Hope to see you soon.
Email me sometime if you want.
linzyxxx@hotmail.com
Nice meeting you!
Bye, hun xx
November 14th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
2dai at skwl m8 u were amazing, cheers 4 da autograph. Me n m8s loved ur talk, taught us loads. Anyways just leavin dis cuz u asked us 2 if we got an autograph. I hope I can follow ur “get ur ass outa bed” rule. Gna try to follow all ur tips. Agen cheers m8 for 2day. U have become a legend in our books Andy.
SION-MANNING LOVES DANCE!!
xx
November 13th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Hi Andy Just wanted to drop you a line to say that I really enjoyed your class last week. I had had a seriously stressful day but just felt all of that stress ebb away and came out of there feeling uplifted (and pretty funky too!). looking forward to more of the same tonight. Double peace! Britta
November 12th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Yo andy urs class 2night was so Slik and that rounitne was so raw and i cant wait for next wed bless p.s Big up for urban strides bless
November 11th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Wassup!!! ICt was boring me so i thought id wack up a message lol…..!
Looking forward to tonights class =]
C u there =D
November 10th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Loved the DVD! Really enjoyed the backstage stuff and arena rehearsals. Footage was much better than YVC dvd as you could actually appreciate choreo, energy etc. Some of the interviews were hilarious. And of course the routines were excellent. Well done to the team and good luck with the sales. xx
November 9th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
urban strides dvd nearly made me cry watching it. im so proud. every single one of you go out and buy it, it is positively beautiful!!!
much love
November 8th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
thanx for coming to bmers it was great plz cum again
lol i actually go to a dance group called streets ahead
November 8th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Hey Andy
The classes are sick !!!! every class this week has been so much fun
im compleatly worn out but still love it !! need to work on my fitness lol !!
FOUNDATION is every thing i havent quite got it, but when i feel iv got it i feel like im actually
Dancing :o))))))))
Big up the MK Massive ,Great Missingdon Funky Monkeys, Wycombe Rockers
Dave T
November 6th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
YES ANDY!
i was jus wondering what that foot work, lyk the cross over thing was called again, lyk im trying it at hme bt wana watch it on youtube n make it ma own if u get me!
thanx
n the class on tuesday was mental!
November 5th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
hey andy!
wooo aylesbury massive 
omg missing you!
class hasnt been on for ages!
but cant wait till next week
new term new term lol
loves
xxxx
jen
November 5th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Hey Andy!
Loved the class on Monday
Can’t wait for the Troupe auditions in Jan.
Take care.
Robyn xxx
November 3rd, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Hey Andy, absoulty loved the b-boyin this week was so sik, proberly one of my fav classes everrrrrrrrrrrr! If its possible to learn some more another week i wud love too! Thanks 4 doing it tho, keep doing what your doing! Corina xxx
November 3rd, 2008 at 4:11 pm
heyyy andy!:)
ı wnt b comın 2 class thıs week coz ım away :(((
bt cantt waıt tıl nxt week!
doın ıntermedıates as well nw:D
seee u sooooon
AY massıve!!
love
xxxxx
November 2nd, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Yo wussup Andy!
You were wiked at Hemel School and taught me a lot bout dance.
I cant exacly move like you but you definitely taught me some moves.
But the most important thing you taught me was “to lose yourself” that way you dont really get embarrased and it makes you think you can do n e thin.
Now when i have a dance lesson at school i really enjoy it.
Thnx Andy!
November 1st, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Heyy Andy, Jus askin you or anyone out there that were in mkt street dance wah song it was that montana nd dat guy danced to after the dance off thingy mi bob cos its awesome lol . . Please comment back . . And i really dont no if im commenting the right bit so they could go terribly rong and im sorry to whoever this is went to lol
Much Lovee
Maz xxxxxxxxxx
November 1st, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Andyyyy
are you coming to swindon ?
if you do that would be sickk man
we are really psyched to see you
peace !!
October 31st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Watz up andy and famo!
Sorry it’s late but I would just like to thank you on the amazing presentation you gave at Brunel, it was sick!
I am very inspired by you cause you got your “ass out of bed” !!!!
I love dancing but the prob is I don’t know how to dance.
I’m terrible at da whole ting.
I love how people dance and I always try but I just can’t dance.
I would love to join you lot but my mum don’t like the idea.
Help us out please!!!!!!
lots of luv and respect
Yara
October 30th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Hi Andy all the people addicted to dance,
this out it is like andy’s twin, that is in terms of thinking.
Go and czech
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=55iFKOas2yw
October 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Hi Sam,
Luving Urban Strides @ hlolmer green junior school
October 25th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
hey andy…i really enjoyed ur presentaiton in brunel…it was really gd
October 24th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
heey andy and dancin fam x
hows it all going?
i cant wait for next term! ready to come bak and dance my ass off haha!
sooo gutted that there was no classs this week!
love you aylesbury massive x
kizzie xxxxxx
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
hey andy
tonight was wicked
i love the warm up really gets me going haha!
have good half term!
loves
vicky x
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Class was soooooooooo good last week, and im coming to tomorrows class because i couldnt come on tuesday =]
see ya tomorrow =]]
xxxxxxxxx
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:02 pm
yo andy so far in lessons they have been sick there have been 1 dance i didnt get but its wicked
peace
October 22nd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I am soooooo excited about the DVD. Is that Hayleys tongue I can see on the front cover?!
The tour looks really exciting too, did I read it was the 40th anniversary of Young Voices Concerts? I wonder what surprises will be in store? Can’t wait. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:52 am
Hi andy,
The class in Mk was really dope, And even though you did talk a lot, everything you’ve said made sense (almost everything).
What i find difficult is to be at my best most of the time, but as long as i take away a bit of knowledge and skill from each of your classes than eventually i’ll get where i want to be. I can already feel the benefits of taking the extra classes the only thing that sucks is that i haven’t done this a lot earlier.
I also find increasingly (My academic thinking is finding its way into my writting hmm…) difficult not to move to music. Yesterday i was chest popping on the bus stop ….see what you’ve done to me.
See ya on saturday.
Jiri (the one and only)
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:06 am
Hi ya! Had yet another awesome class in High Wycombe last night! Andy is a great teacher and love his enthusiasm and confidence it’s infectious, went away with soooooooo much energy and very happy with my progress
Roll on 4th Nov for the next term can’t wait!!!! Out with some girly friends this weekend for a boogie and to busta groove hehe love ya, Trishy x
October 21st, 2008 at 8:53 pm
hi x
to day we had a different dance teacher x she was cool x
missed sam so much and cant wait till after halfterm x
dancing is so fun and i can pick up a good beat in music to, when i dance, i dance like no1s watchin and i dont care what i look like, when i dance, i feel so happy and i love it to peices x
DANCE IS MY LIFE X
love ya lots x
stef xxx
October 19th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Andy you are amazing, you have taught me soo much, at a reasent party i had a dance off with someone, it was amazing.
And Me and some off my friends beformed a dance!
It was great
xx
thanx alot, for everything you have taught me.
xx
Love Ginaa xx
October 18th, 2008 at 9:45 am
heyy Andy
i just want to say thanks again for fridays lesson
it was so good .. and your teaching was really inspiring
you helped me understand how music can be so important in dance
and i will take this on now in my A level classes
thanks :)xx Amy
October 17th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Andy
Ur an amazing bloke, with loads of energy and u made us DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I never thought hip hop was me, but the class today was gr8, insane and RAW!!!!!!!!!!
to see a bloke who spent 3 years in tights get to where u r today, ur a legend in my books
thanks a million
October 17th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Andy,
Todays class was AMAZING.
It was great to have you in school and mayeb you can come back sometime….
Rawness was INSANE!
Boom-Shackalakaaaaa
Louise
xo
October 16th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
heyyy:)
last week was dopeeee:Dhehe
loves the routine, i think we shud do more freestylin the foundation steps:D
when’s the tour???
love
xxxxx
October 16th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
hello guys, its been a while since i last wrote on THE wall!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWIEEE :p
so i thought i would as im bored at college lol.. shh!
bu yh last nights weds class was awesome loved the rawness bangg!
love routines like tht
CANNTT WAIT 4 TOUUURR
xxx
October 15th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Yo andy ur class 2night was so Slik and had a lot of rawness in the dance and i cant wait for next term will be big bless
October 15th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
hi x
dancing it the best and i am geting better x
sam is a legend and i love her like a real sister x she is the best teacher ever x will miss her when she goses away next week x
see ya after half term x
this is the best family ever and i where my new huddie all the time and it is so soft x
xxxxx
BRAP
October 13th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
sup andy
jus wanted to say thanks so much for ur talk on saturday at the urban scholars thing. it was really inspirational and really had a big imapct on me. i was bare impressed at how u overcame the odds and became such a successful person despite evrythin u went thru in ur childhood.
ur points were all true and the best one was ‘get ur ass out of bed’ - i really liked that.
hope everthin goes well for u in the future sn i eish u and urban strides a lot of luck
sfe
October 12th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
wassup
im one of them urban scholars you were talkin to a few days ago
it was bare inspirational
loved the idea of “get ur ass out of bed”
dats one of my main problems lol
cant get out of my bed early enough to do a bit of exercise in the mornings
but im gettin better though
kl
October 11th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Thanks for the talk really helped me to be more focused on what i want.
October 11th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Kommentin Cz You Asked Us Too
Well Yh its Da Gurl Hu Asked Bout Your Wristband (Y)
Your Lecture Today At Brunel Was Gud
And Jokes
Gt Me To Fink Bout Wat i Want To Do in Life Nd How Im Guna Achieve it
So Thanks Cz You Helped
Zuhur x
October 11th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
dat talk dat u did @ brunel was decent. really made me think.
October 5th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
hEy sam im lookin foward to the dance class on Monday! It is Rebecca Hunt here by the way! Why dosent Andy teach us any more! He is really good so r u! That routine was wkd last week! Tlk to u l8er! Bex xx
October 4th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I was the girl who came down and said thank you.
Hi i thought i’d leave a feedback of what i thought of today’s section in Brunel University.
Today’s speech was very aspiring and a real learning curve for me. I learnt that its not about how ambitious or clever you are, its about raw determination and effort and of course GETTING YOUR ASS OUT OF BED. I also learnt that sucess is not all about your financial status but how good you feel after giving something back or achieving something big. One thing i would like to say about the speech (BY THE WAY THIS NOT A CRITISM ITS A SUGGESTION) is that you need to actually come into this day and age where there is constant gun and knife crime and talk about difficulties and challenges because what i got from today’s session was a case of one success to another. There must at one point been a challenge that you had to get over to acheive all this success because the mentality i got from today’s speech was the journey was plain smooth sailing(which i’m not saying is a bad thing). You need to talk more about what youth are having to battle with constantly that might stop them from getting their goals. You are someone who i feel has acheived a lot for yourself and others around you and i aspire to be like one day which is why i felt i owed you my time to leave this comment.
Thanks alot and God bless
P.S: Hope you’ll come back and talk soon about your next big step
October 4th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Hi, I’m Kasim, and I attend the Brunel Urban Scholars Programme. Your talk today was inspiring, and fun. You really got the message across of getting your ass out of bed. I listened to what you said, and now I am more aware of my decisions that I take. I just finished all my homework for school, so that’s why this message is a bit late. Now I’ve got the skills to pay my bills. Thanks.
October 4th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Hi I am from the urban scholars program i loved the speech and has inspired me to do well tommorow at my judo comp thanx a lot
October 4th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Hey Andy Great Talk Today
Was Really Interesting And Made Me Think About How To Achieve What I Wa In Life
October 4th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Ur talk was great 2day, and as a result,i’m gonna BE NICE to everyone and carry on my journey achieving everything that i put my mind to.
October 4th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
HEY ANDY GREAT CLASS TODAI, GN ATRY ND FIND A CLASS NEAR ME NOW LOOL XXX
October 4th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Heyaa! Your Talk Wass Rellli Gudd Todaii! Its Just Made Me Fink About The Way I Am With People.
Thanks Alot
X
October 4th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
hi andy-gr8 talk 2day, my names jordan, i play table tennis and my attitude is quite bad wen i lose, ure talk has taught me to be calm and things will work out.
October 3rd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
hiyaaa andy
class was wikkkd wednesday!
cnt wait til nxt week
loved the routinee we did!
see u sooon
love ela :Dxxx
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:48 am
HEY!! andy!
xx
class last night was sik!
love new skl !
cant wait till next week !!!
aylesbury massivee!!!
loveee Jen
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:41 am
yeah mate, same as shaun, last nyt was HEAVY, Proper good mate nice one!!
n im well up for the Thursday classes!!!
thanx alot!
peace
xx
October 1st, 2008 at 8:49 pm
andy loved 2nites class man, was feelin da groove and it was nasty, keep it comin man im eaten it all up and im just hungry for more!!!
September 28th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Hey everyone! Good to be back dancing on Saturdays now but I’ve had to drop out of Monday classes cause of college finishin LATEEEEEE!!!!! So, guna miss u guys on a Monday, hopefully next term, timetable will be different though n I will be back he he!!! Lot’s of Love. Xxx
September 27th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
hello my dancin family!!
just wana say that even though i was just watching today coz i was ill you lot looked sick and the lockin 2 ‘working day and night’ killed it made me very excited about the tour!!! omg the tour arrrrrrr so freeeeeeeeeeeekin excited!! best time of my life!!
but so many ppl will be missed! im guna miss all u guys thats going off to do other things but i wish u the best of luck!
omg andy did i see u in ’stage’ 2day was that u, wow arnt u a hansome chappy lol
so yeah that will do just wana say that urban strides is amazing but guna miss every1 n andys fit! so yeah peace see u nxt sat whooop
FREY- FREY xxxxxxxxx
September 27th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Heyy!
Just writing to say that i LOVE Urban Strides, and i think Sam is an amazing teacher!
Can’t wait till next tuesday, It’s well good (Y)
Thankyou x
September 25th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Hey
i would like to say hi to marvyn cuz he sometimes comes to help in athena dance school and it is so fun ,i luv his rounines they r wicked!
i would luuv to jion but i cant a the minute!lol
would u be able 2 come again plz!
i also watch urban strides in birmingham, a few months ago,
u lot were awsom lol
luv ya all
Dannii xxxxxxxx
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:13 pm
heey andy!
last weeks routine was so sik i loved it!
really sad theres no class this week! GUTTED! yesterday in my dance class at skl we had to bring in a cd to freestyle to so i took bangers and mash spuonch cd! was sooo fun everyone loved it ! ive gained so much confidence from coming to HHDS and just being at class with you and everyone! thank you so much!
love kizzie xxxxxxxxxx
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:19 am
hi andy saturday class was awsome luvin the boogaloo xxx
luv nellie x
September 18th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
tonight was wicked
x x
September 17th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
yo andy ur rounite was so slik and i had fun 2night bless peace
September 14th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I Really Want to Come To One Of The Classes Cuz They Look AWSOME But Its Too Far =( I Live In Nottingham So I Think Where You Are It Is Far! Your All Amazin At Street Dance So Keep Up the Good Work!!!!
Samii xx
September 12th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Hey :]
went to the tring class on tuesday and it was great!!!
ooo n btw i wnt b able to make it nxt week coz im on a skl trip :[
but cnt wait til tha week afta!!!! :DD
Taylor xxxx
September 11th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
hey andy:)
loved tonight was well good gettin back to it
x x x
September 11th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Hi Andy,
As always class top bananas, well worth the trip to A town. It is great to start again, i just didn’t realize how much this can take over your life, loving every minute of it. See you soon in MK
September 10th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Yo (Y)
Tring Class Yesterday was Wikiddd!
Learnt alot and now can’t stop dancing the routine we did LOL
Your a TopNotch teacher samm (:
Can’t wait till next tuesday
Safeee. x
September 10th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Hey Sam btw im not gna b @ nxt wks tring lessn (7-8) cos im goin on this borin skl trip
The class was sooooooo much fun!! I hav nearly got the the ripples and the waves. lol! Anyway can’t wait til da wk afta nxt’s lessn. c ya thn!
luv emily-anne xx
September 10th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I was seriously ill last night and couldn’t make it to the High Wyc class last night soooooo GUTTED!!
Fingers crossed i’ll be back on form for next tuesday!! Looking forward to it xx
September 10th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Yo Andy!
Class was super cool last night…
Just shown i hadn’t done it in a while.. i was nakered!!!!
ANyway just asking can you name some good dance songs like the stuff you use in class please? Would be much appreciated =]
C u Next week
Peace out
September 10th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Heya, Tring School class waz da best last night can’t wait till nxt week… u guys rock…espcially Sam…
Keeping rocking..dancing and feel da music
Abbie
xxx
September 10th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Heyaa!
we did the tring class last nyt nd we both well enjoyed it!
cnt w8 4 nxt week!
woop woop sam!!!
=P c u sooooooon!! x x x x x
September 9th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
hi
just saying that 2 night
great fun cant wait till
next week so see you soon
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September 9th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Hey,
Just finished my first class in Tring, with Sam. And I really enjoyed it!
Even thought I haven’t quite got the hang of the ‘ripples’ and ‘waves’, i’m sure I can pick the moves up sooner or later.
And I’m gonna start practising.
Love what you guys do.
Thankyou, =)
September 9th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
kl guys ur wicked
September 5th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Yo housies!! i have never commited myself to dance before but i would love to take the plunge and dive right in with a hip hop and happening company such as yourselves. would youb possibly be able to inform me on the date of your delightful auditions? would be much apprecitated my darling.
hope to hear from you soon. btw love is a desease of the heart, in the end there is no treatment curable and it might just kill you. x
August 27th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Swindon ?
August 24th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
hey andy!
omg! i can not WAIT til classes start up again!
ive been representing URBAN STRIDES FAMILY aaal summer!
loved HHDS was amazing its somthing ill remember for a very VERY long time!
deffinatly coming next year!
much love kizzie xxxxxxxxxxxx
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Dance shows dont get no better than this. MK RAW 4 as long as I can
August 20th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
i did a class and it absoloutly ROCKED!!!
thnx martin for teachin me and alice,im gunna remember the segmants!!!:)
August 20th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
i did a street dance class and it was GREAT!!!
thanks martin
August 13th, 2008 at 2:03 am
Hey hey hey…..Want can I say? Just refleecting on the wicked time I’ve also had teaching at this years HHDS08. High Wycombe….it’s a standard procedure!!! Y’all be onnit like SONIC!!! Just hungry to eat eat eat more knowledge! Y’all suprise me the way y’all took to the SPOUNCH concept. I loved Dickson suprising me with a hot beat all da time. But the circle jam at the end…y’all smacked it!!! 40mins non stop?!! Dat’s the shizzle i’m talkin bout!!!!!
Liverpool….I love the city! The students came correct…with an open mind and really pushed themselves. My experience teaching my Liverpool connects have made me think about how I’ll develop my teaching even further. I really enjoyed the lunchtime hang outs n chats. Trust Liverpool, y’all need to tell ur friends about this cos URBAN STRIDES r coming for u!!! Standard procedure, blad!!!!
Mechanikool says stay popping!!!!
August 10th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Just dropping a line to say thanks everyone who was involved in HHDS north/south. I had a great time teaching you and loved the positive vibes you all brought. Its always a pleasure to work with you all. Til next time people..xxx
August 10th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
if i could sum up Hip Hop Don’t Stop in a few words, I simply couldn’t do it! They were the two best weeks of my life and I loved it! From “getting to work” with JP to “feelin the funk” with Andy, I enjoyed it more and more as the weeks went by! Big love and thanks to Andy for organising this incredible event, and of course we can’t forget the main lady Alison for making it all happen! Urban Strides Fam all day every day represent! Now, GET TO WORK!
love Greg 
x
August 9th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
hi its alx thanks 4 the great time me n dom loved it haha now i no wer da FUNK is at loved da hip hop cirle at da end im prowed i droped a few moves learned so much and i will be keeping in touch all of u guys thank so so much 4 the AMAZING TIME!!! ANDY,ALEX,JP,SAM,SASHA ESPECIALLY
FEEL DA FUNK,TASTE DA FUNK,BE DA FUNK HAHA!!!
URBAN STRIDES ROCKZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 9th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
oh yeah,
its the aylesbury high school ones.
sorry i forgot about that.
x
August 9th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
hey its ellie wakeford, ive been taking classes with andy for a year but i have been unable t hand in my admission form for next term. i know i can do it on this website but im unable to apply for both intermediate and the beginner class. i was wondering if you could put me down for both classes for next term.
i hope this works!
xxx
August 9th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Hello Andy. How are you? I’m GUTTED that i couldn’t make it to ‘Hip Hop don’t stop’ and i know i haven’t been at saturday inter’s recently. But to be honest it’s a bit of a treck to get up there every saturday but i really don’t want to stop Urban strides. :/ Anyway, hopefully see you soon. Can’t wait to get back to dancing (:
Take care. Lovelovelove.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Wus up ma funk junkiez. Hip hop dnt stop 08 in liverpool woz serious dis year. Da funk dat woz flyin around Lipa woz too much and it hit evry1. I loved it as always jus sad dat its ova. Andy u rocked dis yr ur lockin woz jus wow da energy woz jus massive i liked da class but im not a locker so i found it harder to get into da funk of it all but it woz gd. Sam i still love her from the first yr i went she is jus great i love her style so much n i love the way she gives u confidence. JP is jus too much jokes i cud neva b serious in his class e jus cracked me up the breakin class woz sik i loved it even tho i no i will neva b a b-gyal but i tried and he always had a positive attitude i love u man. BUT!!!! ALEX o my i actualli love this guy he is amazin he is my inspiration. I love his style the way he teaches and his attitude. I felt i cud connect to him coz poppin is my passion and he always had tym to talk me fru stuff and i woz jus amazed by it i will defoz b comin to his classes. My arms where in so much pain from poppin where i woz so determined to improve. \iva always liked poppin but iv enva known where to turn to get the right ppl to teach me but fanks to urban strides i have now n u av all helped me to proceed with my future thank u guyz i love u alll mwah xxxxxxxxx
August 9th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Hey Heyy,, whats happeninggg guysss
well i just wanto say how amazingg my week was and how much fun it was
all the instructors were amazing and funny people
the routines were sick
and i just loved the atmusphere
all the instructors showed us how to be confident with ourselfs and have fun
yous should defoooo come to liverpool againnn
and i loves me lil rock steady crew too hahaha
well thank you soooo much for the week hope il see yous soon
loadz of love Emma Inglesby
August 8th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Yo - Yo - Yo-Yipy-Yai-Yay 2 every1
jus too say fanx 2 all the teachers n every1 that helped out at hip-hop dont stop 08 in liverpool woop woop!
loved all the routines n speshally the shoutin about juicy chicken
likin the demos by sum of the teachers aswell coz it shows wot we can maybe 1 day be able to do froo uban strides
im also likin the way you can speak 2 any of the teachers about anything about dancin n ma knolege of everyfink has gone up sooo much so fanks 4 that
1nce gen fanks for everyfing!
inabizz
Jack ((*Original Lockers))
August 8th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
bUm shakalaka…!!!
…Omg.. this week has been the BEST week of my life!!i swear the BEST.. it was awesome!!!
…it was wicked!!..
UhUhUh/..i’m sOoOoO fUnky nOw.!! –>i found the fUnk!! wiii!!!
and all the lOcking..pOpping..thing was sOoOo cOol..!!! xD
thanx tO all the instructOrs.. love ya!! <3
~i’ll be cOming again next year!~
{bex!}.. frOm the rOck steady crew.. xD
xxx
ps.. booda snap!! LoL
August 8th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
hey ho
thank andy for coming to solent u rock i hope u come to purbrook
August 7th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Hey Urban Strides
Just Dropping A Comment To Say Thanks For Coming Up North To Do Hip Hop Dont Stop !
This Has Probably Been The Best Week Of My Life , Cheesey I Know , But Its True
Great Experience And Would Highly Reccomend Everyone To Go
Deffo Coming Again Next Year !
I Will Miss You Urban Strides
Specially Andy and Alex 
Peace Out ! , Keep Jammin
And Keep The Funk 
Love Charlotte xx
P.S “Budda Snap” Will Never Forget That Andy
August 7th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Hey gang, I had an absolute amazing week, I’ve been so inspired by all you guys sooooooooo very much, I have no words to explain, I think you all gave me that umph back into my dance again an turned my dance flames from medium cookin to full on explosion…. Priceless, dope & bangers! haha.
Honestly though to all at Urban Strides, keep doing what you do, an you all do it so very well! So many people WILL & DO benefit from your classes!
Lipa in Liverpool rocked ths week. The buzz was so intense from the dance crew to all the students!
Will be seeking you guys out at other events!
Respect to everyone!
Alan
August 7th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
HeyHeyyy
Woooop!
and im havin fun with the “lurrveee train” routine atm. - ypur one hell of a talented fella!
pleassee let me know if theres ever another session round here, or about your shows!! Really am startin to feel one of the family, dont wonna leave now 
jus thort i better represent the liverpool lot!
just wonna say ive learnt so much off you guys this week, inspired me to do loads more. really startin to feeeeel the music and the FuNK! ahaa
Andy that contampory routine was BEA.utiful, really good
Sam has been i right laugh, she craaazzzyy! but the lil chat we had with her today about freestylin really made me feel loads better, she talks alot of sense …. well sometimes anyway
Charlenes routines were sick, loved them!
JP… woaaahhh maan, full on legend! the atmoshphere in that guys class is buzzin. n he gets everyones energy up..”get to work!” lol but fellt mint leavin his lesson today.
i think i actually love alex (mechanikool) hes soo laid back and like THE lovliest person ever ahaa - but seriously such a good teacher dudee:)
im gutted ile be missing the circle tomorrow:( but HipHop Dont Stop 08 has really got my confidence up and ive been jammin eveywerrr!!! at home and when im out with me mates .. all your fault!
THANKYOUU guys
lLots of Love
Bex ((*Original Lockers)) .x.x.x
August 7th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I am so glad that someone else felt like I did and put it in words to you Andy ( Beno and Theos mum) . I couldn’t have put it better myself! That’s why I am happy to be involved. Well done to all the instructors, Jay, George and especially Andy and Alison, Hayley had another awesome week. xx
August 6th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
hiiiiiiiii
HAVN’T LEFT YA ANYTHING FOR AGES, and felt pretty bad soo here i am
Hip Hop Don’t Stop was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!!!!!!
i miss it!
& i miss not doing classes through the holidays
aha anyway…
hope yall well. THANKS FOR THE HHDS EXCPERIENCE ASWELL-
spounch
deffs going again next year
WOOP
lotsa love, hazzzzzzzel.
(:
xxxxxxxxx
p.s- i think i’ve posted this on the wrong thing, and i have no idea where this is gonna end up, but OH WELL
August 6th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I MISS URBAN STRIDES!! lol
wish i went or can go to hip hop dont stop 
ahhh! lol
cya soon yeh
cant wait till classes agen
love yuu all xxx
August 6th, 2008 at 10:18 am
hi i really want to join urbanstrides because i really like dancing
i just want to no wether its good but by all the comments its brilliant
any one who reads this and dances will you add me on msn … hunnibunni_l_e_a_h@hotmail.co.uk
hit bk Xx <3
August 5th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Hi Andy
Creative director here!!
Thanks so much for such a great week for Theo and his friends. He loved it. It was so good to see them all at the end of week circle - what fun everyone was having. It was contagious - even us Mums could “feel the vibe”!
Wanted to say to any parents worried about letting their own kids get involved in the hip-hop scene through Urban Strides, that they should not worry. It is one of the most exhilarating, energising, challenging and fun activities that my boys have ever taken part in. There is no swearing, no aggression, no bad feelings. Everyone is encouraged to achieve by just feeling the music and lettting themselves move to it. There can be few activities where the talented, exceptional, senior or more experienced allow those who are new or young or less gifted to shine at their own level. Indeed it seems they are actively encouraged to participate - to show their own moves to the group. Noone is humiliated, laughed at or made to feel small. I saw all kids walking out of there looking 10ft tall! Forget all you have ever thought about hip-hop and hoodies - this is what it is to be young, to have fun and to be safe. Andy - why oh why, can’t you start a class for us 40-something Mums!!!! I’m sure I could pop and lock with the best of them! (Yeah right, Mum - Beno & Theo) Love you for what you give to the kids - thanks. Ann xxx
August 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 am
Hip Hop Dont Stop=
Amazin
6man troupe at eden=
Amazin
URBAN STRIDES=
AMAZIN
August 3rd, 2008 at 10:56 am
yeahhhh gggggg its all about hip hop dont stop. yo andy the weekhas been wkd man learnt an awful lot in it man. ooh yh i cant go liverpool anymore coz ive got some family comming over the hols and plus moneys pretty tight so ill have to give it a miss ;(. cant wait till we start te new term for rehearsals man have a gd hols segun.
xX*blessings*Xx
August 2nd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
hey andy just a quick message from us the urbancircle crew (jes, loren and jorell)…. we effing lllluuuvvvveeeeddddd Hip Hop Dont Stop 08 it was amazing an we didnt wanna go home lol but we had to coz of traffic
lol. Neway we just wanted to say thanks to everyone from urbanstrides and to all the choreographers and to andy especially for giving us all the knowledge we need to be the best of the best dancers in the world..ooohhhh yyyeeeehhhh…… and now all the guys down here think im crazzy already lol coz i keep trying to beat box like you ha ha x x x
To sum it all up….
Budda…. Snap
x x x
x x
x
August 2nd, 2008 at 4:12 pm
BOOM SHACKA FRICKIN LACKA! thats how to describe HHDS ha ha! Thank you!! x
August 2nd, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Absolutely LOVED hiphopdon’tstop - it was wicked how it wasn’t all about learning the routines but concentrating on the way you’re feeling the music when delivering them and in creating your own style too! All the instructors are absolute legends and taught me so much, I really can’t believe how much of a difference 5 days can make to dancing with confidence- Defo coming bk next year for more, with 2 friends
Much love, Cat xxxxx
August 2nd, 2008 at 12:19 pm
HIP HOP DON’T STOP WAS AND IS MY LIFE!!
IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!
My mum keeps getting annoyed with me cozz i constantly keep going on and on and my brother laughs at me when i walk down the street!
This year was amazing and it should all happen again like all year!!
Its made such an impact,,,my dancing has improved loads and i’ve had a massive confidence boost.
Having all tghe uber cool instructors was incredible and i learnt sooooo much
Thank you eveyone that worked so hard to make it happen…you guys are legends!
Thanks again Andy
Love to everyoneeee
xxxxxxxx
THANK YOUUUUUU
xxx
August 1st, 2008 at 7:59 pm
HHDS Was Amazing It was The Best Thing I Have Done All Year And I Cant Wait Till Next Year I Loved Andy’s Locking Classes They Were My favourite And I Loved Everything Else Aswell … Cant wait Till September For Classes To Start Up Again . Thanks For Everything x
Love
Dannielle xxx
August 1st, 2008 at 7:54 pm
HHDS WAS THE BEST I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT I LOED ANDYS LOCKING CLASSES JP AND SASHAS BEBOY CLASSES AND EVERYTHING ELSE AND I LOVED THE FREE STYLE CIRCLE AT THE END I WANTED TO GO ON FOR LONGER CANT WAIT TILL CLASSES START AGAIN AND I CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YEARS HHDS ASWELL HAVE A GOOD SUMMER LUV JESS X
August 1st, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Heya Andy,
Hip-Hop don’t stop is actually been the best week of my life so far!!! It was so much better than expected. I’m definately coming again next year!!! Thanks so much for it all and I feel that i have improved loads with my freestyle.
Hannah x x x
August 1st, 2008 at 6:58 pm
OMG!! HIP HOP DONT STOP WAS AMAZINGG!!! BEST WEEK OF MY LIFE!!
I FEEEL SOOOOO MUCH MORE CONIFDENCE IN MY DANCING . I LOVE IT 
BUT CANT WAIT TO COME NEXT TIME :D:D:D THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS WEEK AND ALL THE INSTRUCTORS WERE AMAZING!
X
IM SOO HAPPY I GOT IN THE CIRCLE 2DAY I RELE DIDT WANT THIS WEEK TO END!
SOOOO MUCH LOVE X
JEN
August 1st, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Hi Andy and Everyone,
Andy, HHDS has had a very big impact on my dancing!
But the main thing is my Confidence if this week rewinded I would never of thought that I would be dancing in a circle
with all my friends, family, and Poppin Champions 07-08 and everyone else at HHDS, but you saw me there jammin away! It was such a buzz. Wish I could do it again!!
Thanks so much for all the hard work everyone has put in!
Thanks!!!
All my love and peace!!
Theo Smith
x
August 1st, 2008 at 8:22 am
HIP HOP DON’T STOP IS AMAZING!!
If you dident come-your missing out!
Even better than last year and thats pretty hard!
Thanks Andy
Love Emmy
xxxxxx
July 31st, 2008 at 9:03 pm
woop andy!
HHDS IS DOPE! all the freshness and funk is like TO MUCH! sooo much knowledge nd im gonna try do somthing in the freestylin circle 2morrow x aaah help so scared but im just gonna go for it! CONFIDENCE.FUNK.ACCENTS.CHARACTER.STYLE.SOUL …… all of the elements to great dancing! xxx
much love
kizzie xxxxx
July 31st, 2008 at 9:02 pm
For my third post since HHDS began
just wanna say, I used to think that locking was one of the hardest Hip Hop styles around, and yet in 3-4 hours of locking technique and moves, I can freestyle with ease. Thank you Andy, for spreading to us the seeds of Hip Hop enlightenment and teaching us to listen to the moosic, play with rythm, use variations, and above all, lock it out like a pro. Nuff love still 
Greg x x
July 31st, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Absolutely loving Hip Hop Dont Stop
Last day tomorrow though
Andys locking class has been soooo good all this week, and freestyling today was fab.
Same again tomorrow
See ya then
xxxxx
July 31st, 2008 at 7:25 pm
HHDS is amazing
so happy i came
best week ive ever had!!
its so much fun and the people are amazing
ive learnt so much these few days and will miss it loads
i will definatly do it next year!
an amazing week and ive loved every moment
xxxx
July 31st, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Yo peeps, hope you’re all enjoying HHDS!
Original Lockers killed it for me today! Your freestyle lockin actually made me emotional! It was beautiful!!!!
Final day tomorrow! Gonna be big! Make sure you save enough energy to represent in the circles at the end!
Don’t forget, Urban Strides are on Facebook too! Join the group and check out the videos and photos! Just log on and search for “Urban Strides”
Safe!
Jay
July 30th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Hey
Lovn Hip Hop Don’t Stop, IMMENSE is the word!! Thanks 4 pushin me andy, i know i had a fit yesterday but u were right as always u EVIL GENIUS!!!!!
Cya tomoz woop woop
x x
July 29th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
OMG! HHDS IS AMAZING! Jp’s routine today was sooo sik! luvin the lockin Andy!!! Imma try and jion in on friday
:#
much love xxxxxxxxx
July 29th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Hey andy
just want to say a big thanks to you and all at urban strides hip hop dont stop 08
Its the best fun iv had in a long time,wish i could go to the liverpool event but have to work :o(
Il be Thier next year oh yeh!!!!
Spreading the love
Dave T
July 29th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Hip Hop Dont Stop is AMAZINGG!! i love ittt
the classes are wikidd!
cant wait for the rest of the week!
aylesbury massiveee!
Love Jenn xxx
July 29th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Hip Hop Don’t Stop in 3 words incredible, full stop
I am definately doing it again next year! Big love to the Hip Hop Don’t Stop massive! Enjoy the rest of the week and stay spounch! Love! Greg 
x
July 29th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Hey andy,
I’m lovin hip hop so far even though i went last year and thought that was good, ive got another thing coming.
Looking forward to tommorrow
thanks andy and the crew
lov frm
CAM xx
July 28th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Dance college NAAAA!!!!!! Ya wana learn jst come Hip Hop Dont Stop!!!!!!
Best Dance Experience Of my Life
Stick wiv Urban Strides!!!!!!!
July 27th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Yo
Hip Hop Don’t Stop tomorrow 
I CANNOT wait 
see you there 
Greg
July 25th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Hey Andy,
Me again. I know your old skool like me so fort I’d let u no DJ EZ AND MC CREED, yes thats right r in oxford 2morro nite playing at th regal. aaaaaaa im so excited, just got in from work an i’m trying to b quiet coz peeps r sleepin. Woop Woop!!!
x
July 24th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Hi Andy,
You wanted some feedback on the last term so here it goes, You might want to sit down….. just kidding.
This last term was amazing, we may not have done to much of waving, poping, locking etc but you really open up are eyes to the possibilities or hip hop freestyle. The LSD formula was especially helpfull (Level,speed,directions) and gave us plenty to work on over the summer. Dancing is really like a drug the more u give us the more we want.
Because of you i feel like i really understand music and find really hard not to move to it whatever is on. In fact even when i am in the gym as a cardio i do rope skipping mixed up with a some crazy footwork,people probably think i completely lost it.
In september it will be 2 years of taking your classes and if i was ever to leave UK this is what i would probably miss most.
I will also try to do the intermediate class in Aylesbury so hopefully there will be so space left, simply because i’d like to take it to a next level. If i went from nothing to being what i am today who knows what will happen in another 2years.
Good luck with Hip Hop don’t stop i bet it will be awesome and thanks to you and all the people that help you with the party as well as the ones running urban strides you are doing an amazing job.
Dry your eyes mate…..
See you in September
Jiri ( The one and only)
P.S. Hope you are doing MK Raw again because last year it kick ass.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Hey andy.
Its stace, class last night was wicked.Gutted it was the last one. Fort i’d let u know i am definitely on Hip Hop Don’t Stop list. Woop Woop! Couple of mates r up for joining classes, i know the aylesbury class is pretty full, is tring school full yet?
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Hiya, just wondering how i can sign up for classes again… i’ve missed a year :S but doctors said i can start up again now
x
July 23rd, 2008 at 7:35 pm
sup guys cn u reply me with some of your classes coz i wanna join your classes coz your so great
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Thanks for an enjoyable day on Sunday. Shame the sun didn’t shine on us.
Loved watching the video footage, its always great to see the troupe having such fun, they are all such great characters.
Sooo looking forward to THE DVD! Thanks once again.
July 21st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
heya
i had a workshop with marvin (fab teacher) @ bicester community college it was reli reli good thanks
i just wondered what song he did it 2 lol
hope u can get bac 2 me!
x
July 21st, 2008 at 12:00 am
Andy my man
Said I would post a few tunes by ‘fingathing’ that i recently stumbled across which got my creative juices flowing, hopefully the will do the same for you.
Big Bang, (plenty of popping potential)
Cluster Buster,
Criminal Robots,
Hope you like, their a bit diverse
Dave x
p.s. the hog roast was awesome!
July 19th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Heyaa.
This Comment Is For Marvin =D
I Am From Bicester Community College Who Youu Taught On 17th Of July For Our Activities Week.
It Was Amazing & I Enjoyed It Sooooooooooooooooo Much!!
I Might Try A Class With Urban Strides =D
Keep Locking & Popping
Holly.xx
July 18th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
HEYYYY!!!
Just wana say thanks for Monday’s INTENSE freestyle class! I was so tired but was worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See you Saturday. Xxx.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Hi Andy,
I’ve decided to go to the party on sunday. My name has been put on the list so there is no going back. I’ll probably regret it when i’ll be getting up the next day at 5.00 but i am sure it will be worht it. So i’ll see you there.
If somebody from Milton Keynes needs a lift then let me know jiri725@btinternet.com
Keep it fresh,
Jiri
July 17th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
hiiiiii, i wont b cumin class 2nite :(:(:( coz im goin 2 c urdangs end of year show :(, TRY and hav fun without me, i no it wil b hard andy! LOL JOKINNNNNNNNNNNNNN HAV A GD CLASS N IL C U ON SATURRRRRRRDAY love you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
July 16th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Andy this term was wicked and the swan slam sounded well good shame i could’nt come i am so doin classes for another term ! ! ! ! !
July 16th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
hey Andy
Oh my actuall god, today was awesome man! wow! loved the dance
have a nice few weeks, see you affter the holidays!! xxx
July 16th, 2008 at 9:46 am
ANDYYYY!!! wagwaaaaaaaann!
dance is my actual life
without it i wud be nothing …seriously (my only friend is the music)
as soon as i hear the first note of life… a weird and wonderful sensation serges thru my body and i lose control
…. a bit like missy elliot in that funky chooooone
MUSIC MAKES ME LOSE CONTROL
(woopwoop)
thanx for everything you are doing
don’t stop til you get enough… or my life will be over
LOVE U LONGTIME HOUSIE
xxxxxxx
July 14th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Hey andy,
I’m hoping this message gets to you i have spent the last hour on the laptop on your website trying to leave messages- i might just be a little slow where computers are concerned.
I read some message sthat you were at ousedale school today how cool i teach there too on a wednesday i teach 4-9 year olds musical theatre.
I’m so glad i came back to class today i feel really inspired when i’m there and learn so much in such a short space of time. It’s a shame the lessons dont go on longer. Some on the show reels you have on this site are fooking awesome aswell that one with you and the kid wearing the red berret is the bomb.
Can you forward me newsletters noe - markwithaspark@hotmail.co.uk
See you on monday.
Markus
July 14th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Oh Yehh And Also…
Love Your Jokes…Your HILARIOUS and INDIVIDUAL mannn
I Might Think About Starting Classes ??
Love Youu…Your amazeee
July 14th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Heyy Andy =D
I Just want to say that I had so much fun with your dance at our school today!
I’m a keen dancer and you have really got me inspired to do big things! It was unlike any dance I have done before!
’segments’ HAHA
I do hip-hop and I was really annoyed that I couldn’t do body waves! BUT now I can and It’s great!
Just Thanks…
You have Been a real inspiration to me…and give me the motivation to achieve my goals.
Oh Yes And….I thought I recognised you from somewhere….I already have one of your dvd’s….
Urban Dance Explosion…It’s GREAT
Just In Case You Don’t remember me I was the bouncy one right at the front and you ‘love my tens’
Thanks Again
Bella xxxx
July 14th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
heya andy,
when you came 2 ousedale 2daii tht woz the best. i sed to ma m8 i cn’t dance but now i can. thank you so much you have given me lots of confidence. do you do hip -hop classes anywhere near milton keynes as i would love to dance? if so please e-mail me on tamsin_lily@hotmail.co.uk.
thanks tamsin
July 14th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
heyyah,
Urban Strides u r the best, u rock nd bounce.
i gonna join soon yaaaaaaaaaay miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!…x
i want a cool urban strides hoodie they lk wik
lk forward to dancin!…x
cya
maddy…x!!
July 14th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
heyyah andy,
loved the hip hop dancing at ousedale it was just amazing + fabulous
i loved every minute!
i wanna say thnx for teaching me hip hop
u were the best + so was natalie
THANKYOU!!!!
maddy…x
July 14th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Dear Alison,
Hayley, Adrian and myself are definitely coming to the Hog Roast on 20th July. Hayleys sister and boyfriend are maybe’s at the moment. I will let you know as soon as I can.
Sandra
July 13th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Heya Andy, u and Urban Strides r the best. Luv u guys as street dancing is the best, coolest thang on the block. Can’t wait to learn street dancing in September. U guys r ace!!! Could me and my friend have one of ur Urban Strides hoodies as they are freaking awesome, u said if we want something ask for it. lol, just kidding, would be nice though.
Katie
xxx
July 13th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Yo yo yo
thanks for a great week Andy it was frickin immense! Thanks for all the gear and thanks for giving me lots of motivation and caramel lattes 
’nuff love. Greg 
July 13th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Hey Andy,
Cant wait for wednesday man! last few weeks have been amazing! xx
July 12th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
HeyHey
Im coming to hip hop dont stop eeeeeeeek!!
Cant actually wait, i am so excited lol.
See you tuesday
xxxxx
July 11th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
heeeyyyyyyyyy sam u were gr8 at cottesloe we luv u n want u 2 come bac hp 2 c u soon luv u ori taylor kayla n shannon
July 10th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
hey, can someone tell me if i were to join a beginners class would i be too old? im 22, do most of the classes have under 18’s? also can you use these classes for fitness too? they look pretty energetic?! RSVP! thanks! x
July 10th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hey Andy, Urban Strides is awesome!!!!!!!!!! Great talking to u, u r a great guy and the best. I love street dancing and can’t wait to start street dancing sessions in September. Me and my friends r so excited. I AM SO EXCITED!!! I think u guys r amazing, fabulous and r the best street dancing company around. I can’t wait till Hip Hop Don’t Stop 2008 as I can’t wait. U guys blow my mind as u r the best. Street dancing definitely beats all other types of dnacing such as ballet, salsa etc. SEE U GUYS IN SEPTEMBER!!! WOW!!!!
ABBIE
xxx
July 10th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
hey andy
sorry i didnt come to class y-day, i couldnt get there!! grr i was disappointd, i look forward to dancin evry week
my m8s r talkin about some party on the 20th????
c u nxt week!
xxx
July 10th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
safe. jus wna kno wen da auditions r man? i aint got much expericance, jus jammin in my yard nd wiv my breds riccy nd benny..dat k? or need more experience?
July 10th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Heya Andy,
thankyou for an amazing, inspirational talk this week. i feel more confident and focused in myself that i can try hard and get far in life. im more positive about my future
gina xx
July 9th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
i like 2 dance…i really do, but sometimes my feet take over and i feel out of control (kinda freaky don’t ya think?) i then go all tingly like a christmas tree and my legs rub together and start to smell like cheese ( brie i think). as an experianced dancer i wondered if once a upon a time you hav also expericned this and therefore have cream (chaffing cream i think youl find) that you could hook me up with?
much appreciated x
July 9th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Thank you so much for the talk you did at Tring school the other day, as everyone else has said it was very inspirational. It made me realise that it is possible for me to follow my dreams and not those of other people. It made me realise that I can take risks in order to get where I want to go. Thank you xxx
July 8th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
hey, thanks or the talk yesterday, made me think just shows what you can do if you put your mind to it
July 8th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Hey
woo had myfirst lesson the other day itwas wicked !
thankyou x
July 8th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Hiya
Got your text today but didnt get your email maybe you dont have the right email address or something, just thought id let you no
See you tonight
xxxxx
July 8th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Hey Andy, thanks so much for coming in to talk to us yesturday. You were very entertaining & inspirational, & definitely gave us a lot to think about! Good luck with everything in the future xx
July 8th, 2008 at 11:24 am
hey andy!!!
big up micbourne massive!
well hopefully be back in september! (:
see youu there,
x
July 7th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Hey!
Andy your talk today made me think there are things that i want in life but i have never tried, now i am going to work hard to achieve them.
Thanks for the talk it was it was brilliant and funny
I’m going to get off my ass and make my dreams come true
Ashling x x x
July 7th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
hey, thanks for the fab class this evening. me and sarah are going to work on our rock and hope to see u soon! xx
July 7th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Hey,
Great speech! Really opened my eyes that anything is possible if you have the right mind set. The presentation was really inspirational to me and all my friends, everyone was still talking about it for ages anyway … I don’t think the philosophies you live by will be forgotten here!
Thanks again!
Nic
July 7th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
hey Andy, cheers for the talk
v uplifting and inspiring and also some really useful advice, good luck with everything and thanx again! xxxx
July 7th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Hiya Andy,
Your talk today was inspirational and i took in everything you said. Ive always dreamed of being a professional musician with my band, were called ‘Shining Colours’ and it would be great if youd check out our myspace etc. This is me asking for something like you said today, and all those pictures of you dancing at Glastombury were amazing. Your talk was great and I got to see your awesome van too which was a plus. I want one now. I took in everything you said and I now have a renewed focus too.
Thanks for everything youve done and well done for the talk today.
Owen Roach
July 7th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Andy
inspiring talk, I thought about just settling for what I could get…… Now I shall make the most of life and just go for it!! I shall make my dreams real!! xx
July 7th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Hello
Thanks for coming to tring school today and talking to us about your success in life. It has taught me a lot, including how to dream and work hard at it and also how to ask if you would like something otherwise you won’t get it. Would it be possible if I could have a free urban strides hoody?
Thanks xxx
July 7th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Hey,
Thanks for the talk today, much appreciated. I myself am looking to get best at what I do and what you said connected to me and made me realise that I probably do have to get my ass out of bed if ever I want something to happen.
Will be looking to go to the classes, will be great to do.
Another thanks for the dvd, I did ask nicely for it, and I shall watch it this week once I do all these other activities this week
Thansk again for coming in!
Eamonn Borg-Neal
July 7th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
heyloo, i hope im not too late…!?
Andy; you’re talk today was abfab!! every young person should hear it. It it helped me realise that boring old adults and thier limited views and low expectances on “The Younger Genreation” are just that!
I did already plan to blow people’s minds away in some form of creativity - see you at the top!
thanks again xx
(grr - i wish there was a better word than thank-you! it was getting boring being the only idealistic optimist!!)
July 7th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
cheers for the talk today… i proper enjoyed it… am looking forward to the classes that you are running in tring school… u inspired me to try and reach my goal of representing south east england hockey… cheers mate
x
tom
July 7th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Absolutely amazing talk today.
Cheers
Scott
July 7th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
hey, this is a message for Andy who came to talk to the 6th form at Tring on their activities week..
thank you very much for coming and talking about what you do, it has helped me focus on what I want to achieve and that is being a performer/entertainer. my main interests are drama and music (preferably guitar) I was the tall ginger guy who sat at the front wearing a coat. Your talk helped me realize how interested in dancing I am.
July 7th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hay,
your talk today was well goood! It made us see that anything is possible and that we have to work hard to reach our goals! Thanks for making us realise that “If you dont ask, you wont get”…can we please have two free hoodys? Hehe
lots of love Emma and Charlotte
xxxxx
July 7th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
thanks for your talk 2day andy
was very inspriational !!!
x
July 7th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Damn i’m not the first to make a comment - damn you hannah
anyway i’m making this for your experiment andy hope the feedback helps but i really did enjoy the talk and i would go as far to say it inspired me. i was very impressed and the general concencous from freinds etc was that it was good and even at the end of school people will still talking about how amusing etc you were. well done!!
July 7th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Andy,
We said we would write on the message board! My friend and i are totally coming to the classes, only problem is i have never danced properly in my life!
Ta again for the talk, was immense, ciao x
July 7th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your talk today. I have wanted to act for ages and have always been told i may not get there. today you made me realise that anything is possible and that my dreams can come true. thanks you were very inspirational.
Hannah
July 6th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Hey Marvyn ,
thanks for teaching us today it was fabulous
i really enjoyed doing the foundation steps they were amazing
i also loved the routine you made up
marvyn you are marvulous
love
Amelia
(upton ida’s group?
July 5th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Hey Andy!
Thanks for coming to speak to us again today at Brunel, both of your speeches have made me even more determined to become a writer/director (not really specific, but at least I kind of know where I want to go). Your dancers were amazing; they’re really great at what they do!
I hope this isn’t the last we hear of you - even though the Urban Scholars programme has finished, I know a whole school that needs inspiring!
So, what do I have to do to get you to visit us?
Thanks again and take care,
Amy-Louise
July 5th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Todays dance at Brunel was bangin!!!!
Lol nice one mate, im into all the dance my self but i dont think i would be able to go far with it
Everyone enjoyed it, we were on your right when u were sittin down, were teh group from wandsworth lol and i think we probably made the most noise!
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:29 pm
loved todays beginners class
:) think ima go back to inter next term though XD
xxx
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Hey Andy, loved the RnB routine on Monday! love doing RnB!!!! Xxx.
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:58 pm
hey andy loved class 2nite, im guna practice hard now for hip hop dont stop and my knees wil bend and u wont even have to tell me, thanks for the advice man, c ya at hip hop dont stop
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Hey all, just dropping in to say that class was MAZING tonight lol.
MUCH LOVE
Anna.x
July 1st, 2008 at 6:14 pm
heyy andy,
Another one from me!! I have never seen anybody dance like you did id love to be able to dance like you!!
love millyxx
July 1st, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Hey Andy and all the guys who are part of the urban strides!! When you came to butlins in june you were absolutely awsome i absolutely love you!!! you are wicked hope you come to butlins nesxt year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love from
Milly XXXXXXXXX
P.S you signed my poster if youcan remember!!!!!!!!!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:17 am
hey! omg i missed u guys last week! i had exams alll week and had to revise
but i cant wait to see u all on wednesday x
loves peace xxxxx
June 30th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Yo Andy,
thanks to your dance tips at solent junior scchool and london me and my freinds now run a proper hip hop dance club plus we are only 10! (i am the kid that asked you to beatbox at the end of your workshop in london.)
Cheers you are the best dancer ever!
by the way i saw you body popin on youtube, are you sure your not part robot lol.
June 30th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Hiiaa,
me and georgia were at mad about wadeston on saturday and we did your workshop,
it was amazing and we loved the routine that we learnt
we live in holmer green and are going to start some classes to get more involved in our dance coz we just love to dance!!!!
thank you guys!!! :):):):):):):):):):):)
June 27th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
heya i enjoyed thursdays class sooo much it was amazin
June 27th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Howdie hip hop happenin peeps from my home town!
just letting you know that i love you…yes i do. i do. i do. i do.
life is fun.
dancing in the sun…(but always use suncream)
when the rain comes down…i also feel down. i do. i do. i do.
but then i see the sun…thats right, you are my sun…my moon..my stars…my world.
safe x
June 26th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Hi Andy,
It was nice to see you back great class as always, just forgot to tell you about me not being at your next because i am heading for the camp in czech republic. Looking forward to it since i definately won’t be as bad as the previous year thanks to my practice and your teaching and guidance. Also can’t wait to brush up my house dance skills, if i’ll survive i’ll see you the week after next.
Keep it fresh and in the groove,
Made in CZ
JIRI
June 25th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
yo andy urs class was so raw 2night and the rontine u did 2night in class was so sick
June 18th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Yo andy
Luved ur per4mance @ the swan slam
I thought the whole troupe did awesome
June 17th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Hi, just to say thanks for an amazing day at Alderman Bolton Primary School on 12 June.
Year 6 are still buzzing - and so are the staff!!
Both classes ended the day on such a high. Not only did they learn some amazing moves, but they were filled with masses of confidence and self esteem. You were an inspiration to them.
You brought out the best in them all. Thanks again Andy. We’ll be in touch about another session soon!
Liz Hargreaves and Year 6
June 17th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
andy i love u dance at solent jun school that day u rooooooock:):^)
June 17th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
yo，yo，yo，andy,u are the best! and u rock
June 17th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Heeeeeeey
Swan Slam tonight, actually cant wait its guna be soooo good.
Good luck everyone
xxxxx
June 15th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
u probs read tha comment by charlie wantin u 2 come to esher…..pleasee do we would love to get taught by u … we saw you at move it 08 and you were ace….
June 14th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Hey Guys! Had a wicked morning this morning! Marvyn came in to show the kids at Highworth school how to get confident, energised and most importantly get FUNKY!!! Was a wicked session and kids loved it! Will definatley see you guys again soon!
xxxpeace xxx
June 14th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Yo marvyn thankz soo much for the session it was sickk might be comin 2 hip hop dont stop this year …
Thanksz again
Peace.
June 13th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
hey its leah fro sir thomas boteler i really enjoyed our lesson i hope u come next year love leah (red hair not the one wid black hair) xx funk ‘n’ flavour xx
June 13th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
HEY DUDES!!!! BLUDI LOVED YHR CLASS TODAYY AT BOTELER.. .. IT WAS SAFE MANN SAFE!! .. .. CANT WAIT TIL LIVERPOOL, ME N LEO ARE GUNNA CUM DOWN FROM OUR ‘HOUSE OF ACCENTS”
TO CYAZ. ANYWAYYYYY, THE CLASS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZIN N WE POPA ENJOYED ITT.
CANT WAITTT
:D XX
June 13th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Thanks so much for coming to Boteler! I had a great time and would love for you to come again! You are an amazing street dancer and you are one of the best I’ve seen by far! Thanks for a great 2 hours, Andy Instone. If I were to get a lesson from you again, I would be very grateful. Thank you again for coming to Sir Thomas Boteler High School
June 12th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
hi andy
its abi from alderman botlon it was well cool today and i can’t stop dancing haha i told my dad what the real moonwalk was and he was like “no its not thoe!” so i said “yeah dad you dont no anything soo..” any way andy loved the class today-
cool
June 12th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
oh ya and the partner work was kwl to…… bit scary at first but i really enjoyed it xxx
June 12th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
hey marvyn that routine yesterday was mad!!!! it was so gd i loved how everything flowed 2geva twas awsome!!! loves xxx
June 12th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
yo marv what can i say that routine was so emotional man but it was amazing. the fluidity in the movement was mad man loved it !!!!
bless x
June 12th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Please come to esher high school as all of us love your group and want to get tought proper hip hop by the pro’s!!! We all love this type of dance and we heard you came to do a workshop earlier on in may or something and some of us couldn’t do it because we were to old. Please come to our school to teach my friends and I in year 9.
Thanks
June 12th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
thank you for a great day at ALDERMAN BOLTON
luv laura
June 12th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Hi Andy it is laura here from alerman bolton
:D You were very amazing with your body poping
I realy enjoyed the hip hop and street
I want to say thank you for a great day
June 12th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
HI ANDY I WAS AT THE ALDERMAN BOLTON SCHOOL YOU DID AND IT FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS A LOT WHEN IS YOUR NEXT SHOW AND WERE?
KYLE
RESPECT
June 12th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
hi i met andy at my school ABCPS and he is so cool that im going to start street dancing its so wicked
Rochelle xxx
June 12th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
hi i met andy at my school ABCPS and he is so cool that im going to start street dancing its so wicked
xxxxxx Rochelle xxxxxx
June 11th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Hey! Just got back from class tonight and I just want to say that Marvyn, your choreo was AMAZING tonight, I loved it!
Take Care
Love Anna.x
June 11th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
hey andy (: how are you?
missed you last week but stephs was REALLY good (:
i won’t be seeing you next week, but i will the week after that (:
LOADS of my friend REALLY want to start your classes!! We’ve all been talking about you ALL week.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come down to bournemouth once a week and teach a class (:
it would make our days. x
And there are a few of us at our school,who are starting up a lil dance group type thing, but some of them haven’t danced in ages, and they say that they would love for you to come and teach them (:
and make us all PROFESSIONALS. (:
anyway, better dash.
see you not this week, but next week.
REALLY hope you can come down to bournemouth!! x
Love you lots.
-xXx
June 11th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
cant wait till tuesday the 17th! good luck every 1 in da troup!!
xx
June 11th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
woop woop tis wednesday!! hip hop 2 nite cant wait!!!!
x
June 11th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Heyy!
mee and hana have booked hip hop dont stop!
SOOOO EXCITED!!!
cant wait
xxx
June 11th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Cant wait till this thursday
Im in geography lol my teacher hasnt noticed yet!!
See you thursday ( Y )
x
June 9th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
hey last weeks lesson was gr81 missed u andy but the other teacher was awsome to…… i have some wicked new tunes that i think wld be kwl for one of the classes??? mssge bak tnx xxx kizzie xxx
June 9th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Hi Andy !
Its Hannah from your Inter 1 class in Butlins, you sed I ws yr shirt buddy lol.
I thought your class was really realy really good.
My mum is thinking about doin the summer course ! I cant wait.
anyway cya Hannahxxxxxxxx
June 9th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
hi andy ur dance workshop was well coooooolllll!!!!!! tht u did at solent
thanks
zoexx from solent
June 6th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
hi guys u amzing and soz about all of the messages there lk daily now lmaoo but just wanna say sup and tht u is brill:p
June 6th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
hey hey andy
your well cool hope you come to purbrook your well a bad man
bexs
June 6th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Class was sickk yesterday loved the routine
:)
xxxx
June 6th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
hi again street dance cool looking for more street dance classes hip hop amazing thanks andy peace out
you proper know your stuff bad man!
June 6th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
aight m8s u amazing im going to go to your classes so i hope to see peaple that i now peace bruv
June 6th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
omg class was sickkk!!!!!!! loved it!!!!! thank you!!!!!
xxxx
June 6th, 2008 at 11:53 am
this is mystery but even tho u is amzing and i hope to do ur dances.
June 6th, 2008 at 11:40 am
sup peaple u is well good keep it up ur so amazing hope to see u soon andy
June 5th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
heya i’ve got a picture i’ve done which andy said to put on the blog can u tell me how to get it on there??
thanks a lot
georgina
June 5th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
ommggoodness
andy how funny was this,,
i wore me urban strides (bung) bag to training in skl and everyone was like ooooooohhh urban stridess deyy sikk i was like yh look on youtube blud lool!!
jus 4t i’d tell u cz i 4t it was pretty funny considerin wen i forst got the bag 4rm classes onli a few ppl knew bu since me and beth done a dance sho and spoke abou wer they cn do classes and taht they all kno and are all loving it hahaaa
brapp!!
xxxxxxxxxxxx
June 5th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
woooooooooppp loved the aylesbury class with sam yesterday :):)
CNT WAIT 4 HIP HOP DNT STOP
gunna b my first time i kno its gunna b amaziinng,,
EVERYBODY COME TO HIP HOP DNT STOP if u dnt kno wat it is yet look into it!
its worth it!
cccnnntt wait 4 swam slam woop
come and watch us perform :D:D:D:D
love ya famillyyyyyyyyyyyyaaa
xxxxxxxxxx
June 4th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
:)dudes you is amazing i cant beliebe the stuff you do its just outstanding its so gd i realy want to come tto one of your performences its just brill:)
June 4th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Hiyaaa … its kierans collins sister Andy taught him at solent junior …. i saw yourr movess and thought theyy was welll goood … i wouldnt mind doing something likee that
you propaa gooood keep it up all off yaaa 
Lovee katiee xxxxx
June 4th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
hey andy
u are well cool u came in solent the other day
your such a BAD MAN my fav moves
rock
slide
drop skywalk
oh yer
June 4th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
sup guys just wanna say sup and andy instone u the best m8 keep dancing
June 4th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
hi andy great you amazing i keep hip hoping street dance it in the blood mate peace out
June 4th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Hey all - Im in Blackpool, and there IS nothing goin on up here for Streetdance. Ive not got training and not experienced but live to dance anywhere I can - would I be OK at the liverpool hip hop dont stop? any feedback appreciated, thanks guys x
June 4th, 2008 at 10:22 am
hey my mate wants to try hiphop could she come along to one of the classes and pay on the day just to try it?
June 4th, 2008 at 10:04 am
hiya Andy,
i lurved yesterdaii it was brill wiv a capital B! i wanna b a urban strida wen i grow up! im well random! i lurv pink(the singer and the colour!)
well thts all from me
Manning out!
June 4th, 2008 at 10:03 am
it was absouloutely brilliant imense
June 4th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Hey Andy, you are a brilliant dancer and i learnt a lot from yesterday,and i loved all of it it was Amazing!!!! I have Been hip-hopping all last night around the house and to music!!! The Freestyle was kwl lots of kwl moves the performance even better it was brilliant luckily it all went perfectly!!!
Thank you!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 10:03 am
hi
every body I love the work shop Andy did it was amazing
June 4th, 2008 at 10:02 am
i have so got to join a class you guys rock
June 4th, 2008 at 10:01 am
IT WAS WELL COOL YESTERDAY IT WAS FUN0NY HOPE U CUME TO CITY GIRLS IT IS FUN TO DO IT
FROM CRYSTAL
AT SOLENT
June 4th, 2008 at 10:01 am
hi
I love the website its asume cool
June 4th, 2008 at 10:01 am
IT WAS WELL KL AND REALLY HARD WORK ANDY YOU WERE WELL WICKED DONT FOR GET SOLENT WILL YOU AND I HOPE YOU GO TO SPRINGFILED AND PURBROOK . SO
YO YO YO YO
MAY FROM SOLENT
XXXXX
June 4th, 2008 at 10:00 am
wow man i loved your dance thanks a bunch thank u andy it was so fun cool
June 4th, 2008 at 10:00 am
say hi to andy hi andy!
June 4th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Andy, your moves are cool when you came to solent junior and now im gonna start a streetdancing classes with my m8s thanks from matt your badboy.
June 4th, 2008 at 9:58 am
alright ma peeps
tht dance work shop was sooooo wicked!!!!!!! i loved it and andy u rocked. u the best eva so glad i gt to see u.
June 4th, 2008 at 9:58 am
ur stuff is amazing and your street clothing is amazing and im getting one of your shirts and your moves kill me there just so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 9:57 am
hey andy
u are well cool i love your moves
you came in to my school solent junior
June 4th, 2008 at 9:57 am
That dance workshop you did was wicked!! Thanks Andy!!
It was well cool
Thanks again
Chloe From Solent!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Hey hey hey
Had my first intermediate class tonight with marvyn, I was soooo nervous lol. But the coreography was so good, really enjoyed it and all the freestyling.
Thank you marvynnnn =]
Can’t wait for next week
See you then
xxxxxxx
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Hey Andy You Rock! That Dance Workshop You Did At Solent Was Cool
Cya Chloe x
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:11 am
heya andy!
half term was fun but i missed urban strides!!! cant wait to come back on wednesday woop!
c u soon xxx kizzie x
June 1st, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Hey, its francesca,, you know my dance teacher monica larose?
Well looking forward ot your lecture at gala weekend i will be biggin u up in my urban strides t-shirt lol
Yeah,, can’t wait cum chat to us when were there!!
lol… dont suppose you member us we asked for hte lil guys autograph!!
Love it! write bakc xxx
May 27th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Hi Andy,
Do i miss the classes, that is so not fair having such a long break but at least i thought i’ll have a chance to work on my freestyle and wanted to finally master gliding. Unfortunately my gym decided to drop the bomb on me this sunday. So now on i can no longer use the studio(which i’ve been using for the last year every sunday) because of some health&safety crap. This really got me upset and left me with nowhere to train, since my flat is really small for practice. I spoke to some managers there and they seemed quite brainwashed, it is like talking to a wall. What is the purpose of gym if they don’t encourage you to stay active. Not sure where i going to train now but hopefully i figure out something, hope your bank holiday weekend was better than mine. See u next time….
May 25th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Heyy Andy
You okay ?
When you coming to swindon ?
loe youuuuuuu !!x
May 24th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
todays class was awesome loved the foot work carn’t wait for hip hop don’t stop.
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:09 pm
wat was that song we jammed to on wednesday called??? i loved it!!!! cldn’t get the end bit but it was awsome!! and in LOVED the freestylin so damn much!!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:56 am
I CANT WAIT 4 HIP HOP DONT STOP LAST YEAR WAS GREAT THIS YEARS
GOING TO BE EVEN BETTER HOPE TO SEE EVERY 1 THERE xxxxx
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:28 pm
yo andy!.. just got back from misbourne! sarah jane was great tonight!.. awesome choreo!
wanted to say this terms been great!.. lovin the freestyle aspect to class!.. ive just got back from holiday in ibiza & was tearing up the dance floors every night! the free style lessons have given me much more confidence to jus step up & go when the tunes are droppin! cheers mate!
PS.. WELL HYPED for HHDS this is my 3rd year this year & its gonna be FIERCE.. cant wait to jam with the new instructors!.. & the regulars;O)
catchya soon!
G!
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Hey ..x
My Names Phoebe..
Andy You Came To My School.. You Probss Dont Remember Me . It Was Wood Green School Witney.
I just Wanted To Say I love Street Dancing !! So Much .. Im Doing To Other Dancing Classes At The Mo But You Know
There Not That Brill.. And If I Wanna Be Really Good And Bcome Like You Some Day Then I Gota Find A Really Good
Class That I Wuld Look Forward To Evey Week ! And I Have Im Shure
Eneyway Geting To The Point I loved All Your Moves When You Came That Day It was Wicked. !
Im Hopeing To Join Soon To One Of Your Casses .. ! Woooo .
So I Was Hopeing That You Wuld Email Me Giveing mOre Info .
I ave You My Email .. So Please !! Wb .
Kul.
Phoebe x
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Hey Andy! I loved the free stylin yesterday it was sik! haha im tryna bk a place for HHDS tonite so xcited bout it! heard its gonna be massive!! c u after half term xx kizzie
May 21st, 2008 at 8:51 pm
lovin the class andy, lovin da freestylin thing, gettin my funk groove now cant wait for hip hop don’t stop im guna pop my cherry dis year hahaha love ya all urban strides family peace out to my funky family!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Hi guys
Just a quick shout out to let you all know that I cant wait to see you all at HHDS this year. If you havnt already booked up your place hurry up before they run out. Its gonna be massive! And the teachers are well fit lol x
May 21st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
well hello my urban strides family!!!
sorry i havent sent much love in a while! my internet has been cut of 4 the last 2 weeks so im in an internet cafe atm! haha
so i think i shud big up HIP HOP DONT STOP!!!! trust me any1 that hasnt been b4 and is thinking about doing it! u really should!!!!
its the best week! u learn sooo much! by some of the sickest choreographers! i recomend it 2 any1! i LOVE IT!!!!!! and can not wait! bring it on baby!
i just gave out some leaflets in the cafe im in atm haha REPRESENT! U GET ME! HAHA
peace!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
May 21st, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Hi Kizzie
There are places left for Hip Hop Don’t Stop but they are going fast so book as soon as you can. You can book online or at class. Sorry, but we can’t reserve any places..ask your Mum to hurry!!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 8:07 am
oh yea r there any places left for hip hop dont stop????
i really really wanna come but my mum still hasn’t booked my place!!!!
can u reserve a place???? (email bk)
xxxkizzie
May 21st, 2008 at 7:36 am
heyya
cant wait fo 2 nite
three of my m8ts wanna jion urban strides so they mite cum to c wat it all bout im not sure
anyway c u 2 nite xx kizzie
May 20th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMDDDDDDDDDDDDAYS!!!!
HIP HOP DON’T STOP IS GONNA BE SSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD THIS YEAR!!!!!!
BANG!!!!!!!
CANT’ WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if you don’t come you SUCK!!!! LOL
MUCH LOVE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
May 18th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
heya andy loved every single class i’ve had wid u and thats a lot of classes i can’t wait 4 hip hop don’t stop its amazing cya on thursday
xxx
May 18th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
BANGGGGGGGGGGGGGG BANGGGGG HIP HOP DNT STOP IS CUMINNNNNN, N WIT LOADDDDSA NEW INSTRUCTORS, CNT WAIT GNA B BIGGGGGGG. UR STUPID IF U DNT CUM LOLLLLL
LOVE ALA UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU MYYY FAMILYYYYYY xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
May 15th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
hey i cam to the move it dance festival in london 08 it was wiked and all my dance group liked what they seen from andy and well we all think hes HOT any wayz keep up da good work andy love u from all, the dancers down in sunny old cornwall whoop whoop
LAURA XOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
May 14th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
hiya andy
class was well gddd 2day!
learnt so much
was jsut wonderin, wat are the dates for move it 08?
xxxxx
May 14th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
ANDY YO MAAAZZIIN!!! i luurved the lesson last week nd av been practising like 24/7! cant wait 4 2nite! c u soon xxx kizzie
May 10th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
class was wicked! loved it!
xxx
May 9th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
yo andy the choreo on wednesday man i was lovin the funk so much lol wkd class man
see ya tmz bless
xx
May 7th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Hay guys just wanted 2 say thanks sooooooo much 4 all the comments u lot left me about my classes. big help and confidence boost!!!! and just wanna say, andy your chris brown choreo…….. LOVIN’ IT!!!!!!!!! BANG xx
May 7th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Hey andy! So excited to be coming bak to urban strides! Cant wait fo the lesson 2nite! c u there x
May 7th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Hey andy
Class was so good last night, i really liked the dance we did with all the little accents, they made it look soooo good.
Anyways cant wait for the 17th june its guna be fab =]]
Love xxxx
May 6th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
looking forward to next week!
May 6th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Hi Andy,
Really love the classes on Tue ev, great teaching. (Glad Fran told me about the classes)
May 6th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Heyy Andy. I was just passing through and i thought i would leave you a comment. I can’t wait to see you this saturday. You know “May” Well when i was like 6 i used to dance with her. (: So when i saw her i was like wooaa. :L Hope you’re well. All my friends are like “Why don’t you just find a dance group down here to dance with”. And im like ..”NOOOO WAYYYY, there is no one in the whole entire world like andy, and people would kill to have him teach them to dance. He’s INDIVIDUAL and i love him.
Loll. I’m writing this in ICT again. :L Anyway, See you on saturday. Looking forward to the class on saturday. Take care. Love you lots. Amy. (: xx.
May 6th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Heyy Andy. Was just passing through and thought i would leave a comment. I can’t wait to see you on saturday. All my friends are like “Why don’t you just find a dance group down here to dance with”
May 4th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Can’t believe I’m saying this (well actually I can!) You were the BEST act at Breakin Convention last night.
Top 9 from Russia were pretty good too but your original choreography, variety of your act and the passion with which it was delivered was immense and that is why you got the most amazing reaction from the crowd.
May 4th, 2008 at 11:41 am
heyyy
da troupe were sick on sat night!
xxxx
May 1st, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Does any one know who that song was by which we danced to tonight at misbourne intermediate?? wicked dance routine btw xxxx
May 1st, 2008 at 10:12 am
saaafe.. dance was ace agen wiv sam:) lookin fowad to next week!
loveyuu xx
April 30th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Hey there….. another awesome class at Wycombe last nigth thanks! Andy is a brilliant teacher and explains everything really well and made me feel very welcome and relaxed. Cant wait till next week! Thanks again, take care Trishy
xx
April 30th, 2008 at 11:25 am
hey.. realii enjoyed intermediate last week.. was ace! cant wait till later on.. ill let yuu no how it goes agen.. im lovin the class!! SAAFE !! xx
pascale x
April 29th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
HI, Would jus to know a few songs, or artists for the boogaloo sam style thanks PEACE!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Class woz sick big A!!!! ive learnt a lot jus like to say thanks!!! i shud b revisin but im dancin instead lol…..thanks agen….. last weeks class woz sick thanks marv!! ur a baad man!!! thanks Haider
April 28th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
A W E S O M E class tonight !
loved it..
see you when you get back…
x x x
April 28th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Hey Andy,
lovin the class week, u said to drop in so i did lol, safness! loved the bowlin action was pretty sik xxx
April 27th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Hi Andy,
Just watched a film called Cellular, u might have seen it, but its got a good songhouse in it to maybe to a house routine for MKRAW this year, considering the theme is movies. Know we aint really done much house, apart from bits in class sometimes. Just an idea. See ya tomorrow. Montana.
The song is by Felix da Housecat, and it’s called Sinnerman: Felix da Housecats heavenly Mix.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
yo andy its andy from dat dance fing at english mrtryes hop u do it gen
peace out #
April 25th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
did you find anything left in the hall thursday night iff yu have please contact me ..x
April 25th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
hello andy love your classes i injoy them soo much and cant wait to lern more and try to be come as good dancer as you .urmm i dont think i will ever be as good as you haha ..x love from ella
April 24th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
yesterday woz wicked my first time woz well nervous bt
loved every second, andy ur a legend n sick @ dancin!!!!!
April 24th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Hey there guys.
I was looking up some information on the Hip Hop culture as I’m trying to teach some aspects of the Hip Hop/RnB music to my year 5 (Stage 3) students in North East London…I was hoping you would be able to give me some really needed help or give some recommendations of any organisation in London who holds workshops for both teachers and students of that age. If you could help me out that would be greatly appreciated…thanks guys!!!
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:04 pm
hi just thought i’d leave a comment and that is andy you rock
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Class was wicked 2day!!!!
cnt wait til nxt week
n andy explains everything reali well….
see you soon xx
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Heyyy
It was so so good to get back to dance yesterday and it was actually amazing
Marvyn was so fab and i loved his routine
Love you marvynnnn =]
See you next week at dance andy
xxxx
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Hi there! I attended my 1st beginners class last night with Marvin and it was awesome!.. Had sooo much fun, he was a very good teacher and I can’t wait for my next lesson next Tuesday
Thanks again guys you’re the best! Take care and see you next week xx
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Was passing by thought i would leave a comment, anyway this is to andy… I met you once and you have taught me lots even though it was four moves using that i can use “CREATIVITY” to create lots of routines. All you need is “CONFIDENCE”. You are tooo sick! tooo wicked!! you can cheer people up easily, one extraa good thing about you. Try and come and teach us some more.
Take care
Peace
Amzzy
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:06 pm
SO ANDY R U OPN YOUTUBE AND HOW CAN I SEE YOU PERFORM
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:05 pm
ANDY YOUR THE BEST AND I LOVE YOUR CREW SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
YOU’LL NEVER GUESS WHAT ANDY CAME TO MY SCHOOL ENGLISH MARTYRS AND HE WAS THE BUM ABSOLUTELY THE BEST STREET DANCER I’EVER SEEN HE’S SERIOUSLY REALLY GOOD, FUUNY AND SWEET AND ANY IF YOU READ THIS IT’S ADWOA FROM ENGLISH MARTYRS I’LL LOVE FOR YOU TO COME AGAIN.
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Hey Andy!
It’s Patricia from St. Paul’s.
Great dancing today, huh?
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 am
Heyy Andy. (: How are you? I loved saturday. I’ve been working on the poly-rhythms. (: Almost got it. I LOVED the routine on saturday. Anyway, better dash. Im writing this at school. In my I.T lesson.Loll my teacher hasn’t realised yet. :L Silly man.
Love you lots. See you saturday .. Lots of love from Amy. xx
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:51 am
heyy i would just like to say i love marvyns classes, they just add an element of something differant that we dnt usualy do in andys classes, ( even tho anys classes are very spectacular lol )
yh so wat im saying is marv ur brill and we love ur classes, do more in aylesbury.
xxx c ya soon
April 21st, 2008 at 8:11 pm
heyyyyyy!!!
class was A M A Z I N G!!! today looooved it (Y)
cant wait till next week
xxxx
April 16th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Yo,
Andy “segments!” hows u been hangin? R u on youtube? if so tell me wat to type in i want to see the beatboxin in london! (it sounds wicked!)
see ya
word life.
Carl (wanna be urban strider! lol!)
April 16th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Hi All
Just to let you know, the office got hit by lightning on Friday and all the electrical equipment has broken. The phone system should be up and running today hopefully!! In the meantime, you can email us on alisonurbans@aol.com with any queries.
Alison
Urban Strides
April 15th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Hellooo Andy. (: How are things? Feels like i haven’t seen you in ages. Oh and by the way, Marvyns class was AMAZING on Saturday. The routine was sick. (: And, My mum has been trying to get through to you about paying for the classes or something. And she said .. she will keep trying but if she doesn’t get through then she will bring the money in on Saturday. (: Anyway, See you then. Take care. Love you lots. Love from Amy. (: xx.
April 9th, 2008 at 11:13 am
yo marvyn i finally got time to leave you a cmnt bout saturdays inters class man. it was soo sick that routine was wkd loved it bro .
peace.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:48 am
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