Workout Series: Hip Hop [Beginner] with Conni McKenzie

Class Description:

Hip-Hop dance consists of Breaking (commercially known as Breakdancing) and Hip-Hop Party Moves (e.g., Bart Simpson, Biz Markie, Roger Rabbit, Running Man) and Hip-Hop is an artistic and cultural movement that started in the 1970s in The Bronx of New York City by Black and Latiné youth who expressed joy through Hip-Hop during a time of oppression. In this class students will focus on A beginner-friendly Hip-Hop dance combo that will help with choreography and movement quality. This course is a prerequisite requirement for many of our intermediate/advanced classes.

Location: SF Fitness Court, UN Plaza (Off Hyde Street, between Market & McAllister) - See photos below

Cancellation Policy: Classes are subject to cancellation in the case that there is rain. In the case of a cancellation, classes will be postponed to a new date. Please see the MindBody app for all updates.

More information: https://www.raestudios-sf.com/un-plaza-fitness-court

Conni McKenzie is a dance artist based in the Bay Area. She began dancing at a very young age and trained in many styles including Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, and West African styles. Prior to relocating to San Francisco, she had the opportunity to train with several companies in New York including Dance Theatre of Harlem, Mark Morris Dance Group, and the Radio City Rockettes. Since arriving in the Bay Area, Conni has had the pleasure of working with many local artists while studying at the University of San Francisco and through her work as a dance educator and filmmaker.

As a dance instructor, Conni enjoys incorporating both challenge and positivity into the classroom. She aspires for her students to push themselves into becoming confident movers and wants to support them in every step of their journeys. Conni feels great satisfaction watching students grow over time and loves helping people feel more confident in their bodies.

SF Fitness Court (UN Plaza):

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3537 Fulton St, 3537 Fulton Street, San Francisco, United States