Online Hip Hop Dance Lessons: "Partner Groove Step"

Kent Jr (Aurora, CO, United States)

From an early age Kent (aka Jr.), honed his craft under the dim glow of street lights. With nothing more than his shadow as his mentor, Jr. self developed his hip-hop techniques before gaining formal training at Prarieview A&M in Texas. Here he became the only male dance major at the University. At the age of 18, Jr became a member of Prarieview A&M's Classic Dance Ensemble; formally a dance company of 20 women. His training includes Hip-hop, modern, African, Latin, tap, jazz, ballet, & dancehall. He also has trained at Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey, Steps, Motion Underground, Colorado State University, Cleo Parker Robinson, & Canyon Concert Ballet. His hip-hop technique and choreography has been described as 'smooth, powerful, & eye popping.' Jr. currently resides in Denver, CO, where he continues his shadow mentorship over students of all ages as the hip-hop director of Unleashed Dance Studios.
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Eulanda Shead (Aurora, CO, United States)

Eulanda Shead-- 2006 International Salsa Champion Eulanda Shead, is a classically trained dancer who has studied dance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Cleo Parker Robinson, Broadway Dance Center, and throughout the U.K. She specializes in fusing classical, folkloric and contemporary dance forms within the African Diaspora. She has extensively studied West African, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Haitian, Afro-Cuban Rumba, Flamenco, Modern, Jazz, Salsa, Tango, Ballroom, Hip-hop, Horton, Dunham, House, and Ballet; which are all a part of the foundation for her unique blend of Salsa & Contemporary dance.

She has performed with Jimmy Bosch, Son de Cali, Chupacabra, Ozo Matli and other international musicians. She has made numerous television, film, and print ad appearances. Credits include WB2, Telemundo, StarzEncore, Atlanta Film Festival, BBC, Discovery Channel, Budweiser, BET, and Double Edge Films. She is currently dancing her third season with Moraporvida Contemporary Dance.

Ms. Shead has taught over 9,000 students during her 10 years of instruction. Many students have gone on to dance and train with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Carnegie Melon University, New Youk University, Denver Nuggets Dance Team, Broncos Cheerleaders, Cleo Parker Robinson Training Group, and many other top University college dance programs.

Ms. Shead has taught and performed throughout the U.S. and U.K., including New York, Hawaii, Wales, and England. She has had the honor of being a guest instructor for the Latin Ballroom Society at Leicester University, University of Wyoming, and Colorado State University. Her choreography has been nominated for top awards at the American College Dance Festival, Hotlanta Salsa Congress, Colorado Salsa Open, Hawaiian International Dance Festival, and the International Hustle and Salsa Championship. Her biography has been published six times in Who's Who Amongst America's [Dance] Teachers, and the 2006 Outstanding American Educator Journal. Most recently, Ms. Shead was chosen to present her research on Afro-Cuban dance at the National Dance Educators Conference in the summer of 2007. She can be found teaching the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble Company & is proud to launch Unleashed Dance Studios, LLC. www.unleasheddancestudios.com