RISE
ABOVE THE
COMPETITION
Elevate your students with cutting-edge, authentic, Street Dance workshops
PREPARE FOR THE POSITIVE ENERGY
WATCH HOW WE DO IT
: ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
OUR PROMISE
Ensuring you offer the most relevant knowledge for your students can be a tall order. Everything moves so fast in the dance world, trying to keep up with the rapid rise of change can be exhausting. The good news is you don’t have to be tearing your hair out trying to keep up. When you bring an Urban Strides instructor in to work with your students you can rest assured they’ll receive the most important Street Dance knowledge that will inspire them and keep them ahead of their competition.
: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION
Street Dance has a rich and diverse heritage. Your students deserve to have as much depth of knowledge as possible, which is why all of our instructors as well as being exceptional dancers are exceptional teachers. They can break down any movement for any ability, no matter how complex it may first appear. Irrespective of your students previous Street Dance experience they’ll be walking away from their Urban Strides workshop empowered and energised.
: SMILES ALL AROUND
PICTURE THIS…
Take a moment to picture your students leaving their first Urban Strides workshop, they have laughed, danced, and learnt so much in a short space of time. Each student has a huge smile on their face and they’re glowing with confidence. They’re invigorated and excited with a new found appreciation of Street Dance movement and culture. The have a clear idea of what it is, where it’s from and most importantly how it will help them further their career prospects.
The Urban Strides Workshop is ideal for your students if…
They’re excited about gaining a deeper understanding of Street Dance vocabulary history, and culture so they know what it is, where it’s from and why it’s relevant
You are looking for a feel good, motivational, and inspirational workshop to get students on their feet, re-igniting their passion for dance with something new
You want them to feel included and empowered about Street Dance irrespective of their level of knowledge and experience
You want them to learn what is happening in the dance industry right now so they are prepared for the future of dance not the past
You have advanced dancers who are hungry to learn from an authentically trained Street Dance instructor that has worked alongside international music artists
They enjoy being inspired by a role model, who demonstrates the professional principles they need to embed to achieve their career goals
: WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT WORKING WITH US LOOKS LIKE
For maximum impact we recommend having a conversion with one of our team so we can ascertain your needs. We have worked in many ways within the HE and FE sector. From a single day of workshops, to choreographing a piece for the end of year show, to integrating with your curriculum to deliver parts of the course where you require specialised knowledge.
: NEXT STEPS
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
For maximum impact we recommend having a conversion with one of our team so we can ascertain your needs. We have worked in many ways within the HE and FE sector. From a single day of workshops, to choreographing a piece for the end of year show, to integrating with your curriculum to deliver parts of the course where you require specialised knowledge.
Your students will:
- Have a newfound confidence and sense of self belief within Street Dance
- Be fully engaged throughout the session no matter what level they are
- Experience a new style of dance from an authentically trained instructor
- Be excited about incorporating Street Dance into their professional tool kit
Enquire About Availability & Fees
Our minimum booking fee is £200 (plus travel) and workshops usually last for 2 or 4 hrs depending on content. Our workshop creation team will work with you to ensure we deliver exactly what you’re looking for. So that we can best answer your enquiry, please complete the form below in as much detail as possible.
FAQ
Do all of your instructors have a DBS?
All of our instructors have an enhanced DBS check and our qualified instructors also hold the world’s first accredited street dance teacher training diploma as well as a level 1 child protection training certificate.
Are the workshops suitable for all abilities?
We specialise in layering our teaching approach so we can have a range of abilities in one class and your students can work at their appropriate level. If you have any special needs or physical disabilities in your group, contact Alison – office@urbanstrides.com.
What if it isn’t what I expected?
We operate a simple money back guarantee. At Urban Strides we have a really clear policy, if you don’t love it let us know within 30 minutes of the first session and we’ll refund your money in full, no questions asked. Simple.
Do you teach all styles of Street Dance?
We are the Street Dance specialists, we only teach Street Dance. We have experience in teaching all styles of Street Dance and most importantly breaking it down to make it accessible to yours students. However the most popular styles we teach are: Hip Hop, Locking, Breaking, Popping and House. We will be happy to advise you as to the styles we think are best suited to your ability or age group. If you have a specific style in mind that we haven’t listed above, contact Alison – office@urbanstrides.com.
Can we have more than one instructor?
Yes we often provide multiple instructors, perfect if you want to teach a lot of students in one day, for an arts week for example?