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LOS ANGELES

So u think u can’t Dance? 
Bet I can teach u!

ADULT BEGINNER

HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES 

LOS ANGELES

 
NORTH HOLLYWOOD 
WOODLAND HILLS
SOLD OUT!
Hip Hop Level 1 (Absolute Beginner)
Hip Hop Level 2 (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate) 
Flyer for drop in grooves class

COURSE DETAILS

​​FUNDAMENTALS - LVL 1

For the ADULT ABSOLUTE BEGINNER.

Finally a hip hop dance studio in Los Angeles where adults can start.  You’ll learn to find your groove in a fun, judgement-free zone.
Learn the fundamental Grooves that run through all hip hop choreography. Improve your dance floor cred plus build your muscle memory skill by learning simple routines.
No expectation of level or skill. 

​​BUILD A ROUTINE- LVL 2

For the ADVANCED BEGINNER.

This class level is a step up from Level 1. It is choreography focused. Routines are more complex and taught quicker in this class. Students are expected to know the basics. This level is similar to a regular beginner dance class in Sydney or LA.
If you have done dance classes before, this level is for you. 
 

LOCATIONS

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

Evolution Dance Studios

10816 Burbank Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601

Sprung dance floors, AC, Large lounge, kitchenette and water/coffee/snack vending machines, Free Wi-Fi,
Dressing rooms, bathrooms, Filtered water refill station.

WOODLAND HILLS

Elite Dance and Performing Arts Center

(Separate to main studio at the end of the cul-de-sac. “The Annex”)
6400 Independence Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Sprung dance floors, AC, vending machine, Wi-Fi, bathrooms.

INSTRUCTORS

Picture of Yolanda Thomas
Yolanda Thomas - owner/instructor

YOLANDA

Yolanda delivers highly motivational & engaging adult hip hop dance classes.

She specializes in teaching and building confidence in beginners.

She co-authored numerous wikiHow articles as an ‘expert’ in Dance for Beginners.

 https://www.wikihow.com/Dance  has almost 3 million views!

She was chosen as a presenter with some heavy hitters in the music industry for the 2020 

 https://thesingersummit.com/

Choreographed and cast a Music Video for DREAMWORKS TV in LA and was hired by GOOGLE to choreograph their Sydney Mardi Gra float.

She won Choreographer of the Year for International Hip Hop Competition BATTLEGROUNDS, Australia, for her work with jnr dance crew –STARTIME KREW.

Choreographed and appeared in MTV‘s ‘Full Tank’, which featured Yolanda choreographing finalists of the CLEO Bachelor of the Year competition.

Australian national dance tours include: dancer/rapper for COCA COLA and joining REEL 2 REAL while they promoted their Iconic smash hit “I like to move it, move it!” 

Auchi Haruna - instructor

AUCHI

Originally from Japan, Auchi is an experienced professional dancer with an extensive background in theater and live performances.

 
Notable roles include Flygirls in “DANCRE” directed by Rob Rich & various dance performances for renowned artists such as Rhyon Brown, Mya, BoA, Super Junior & more.
 
Demonstrated versatility as a choreographer for Live Performances and Music Videos, including Nishino Kana’s 2018 Japan Tour for the Roma medley.
 
Proficient in jazz, hip hop, jazz funk, and house dance.
A dedicated and skilled performer with a passion for dance and the arts.
Manuela (Mo) Oliveira -instructor

MANUELA

Manuela Oliveira, Australia/Portuguese and based in LA is a well recognized Dancer and Choreographer, her work has been displayed on Hit TV Shows, TV Commercials, Music Videos and been on some of the biggest Stages! 

Credits Include: 

USA: Performance Consultant and choreographer on NBC’s The Voice for 3 Seasons in LA. She worked alongside coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Ceelo Green and Blake Shelton, bringing out the best of each Artists performance as well as staging the coaches opening performances.

Assisted Paula Abdul on X-Factor USA.

AUSTRALIA: Choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance for 3 seasons, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards as Dancer and Choreographer. 

 MALAYSIA: Choreographer, Creative Director and Guest Judge on So You Think You Can Dance for their 2 seasons and worked on wardrobe for contestants, lighting, staging and with the production team. 

 PORTUGAL: In 2023 Choreographer and Dancer for Pop Artist Diogo Picarra for the International Portuguese Music Awards. 

ARTISTS: Manuela has Danced for Rihanna at the MTV Video Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez, Samantha Jade, Luke James, Sara Bareilles, Grace Valerie, Bera (Russian Artist) Touring the US and more…

Manuela has been apart of many TV commercials Nationally and Internationally around the globe for brands such as, Adidas, Nike, Toyota, McDonald’s and more. 

Manuela has Inspired many with her achievements and continues to share her passion through Teaching Dance and choreography with over 18 years of teaching Experience throughout Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Florida, LA, NYC!! 

REVIEWS

HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS IN LOS ANGELES

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