Back to the Roots!

Another fun week at Funk Forever and lots of knowledge and skills to learn and pass on. I was feeling very inspired after a popping jam session at the Dimestop where i learned more about the origins of popping in the California Bay area thanks to Tesko! Going way back before the style we know as popping was named, there was a style known as "Struttin" which was performed by groups in a very military/robotic style, using lots of angles with cannon timing. You can see how the style was inspired by mime artists in those days when we only had TV and movies to watch. It looks so effective when everyone gets the movements synchronized and is also alot of fun as we found out!

Here is an impressive video of the Medea Sirkas (OG's of struttin' = pioneers!). 

You can see where the Jabbawockees got their moves now??

On Thursday i had a popping session planned for our advanced class so i decided to bring in some struttin' to the choreo section and here was the result! The girls done really well getting this down in less than an hour and we had a great laugh trying to get the timing spot-on!! (excuse my ridiculous laugh at the end!)

Hope you enjoyed the videos getting back to the roots of this amazing dance style, see you this week at class!!

Nadz

Funk Forever Class Days/Times:
Kids 5-11yrs 6.00-6.45pm
Teens 12-16yrs 6.45-7.30pm
Adults (Basic drop-in) 7-8pm 
Adults (Advanced drop-in) 8-9pm

Costs:- 
Adults - £5/class
Kids/teens - £4/class
Discounts available for block bookings, ask for more details.

Dimestop - Funkstyles Jam every Wednesday:

7-9pm - St Matthew's next to Possilpark & Parkhouse train station

We do lots of drills then get down to practice. Great opportunity to learn technique!

Cost split between everyone (normally £3-4)