HOTSTEPPER DANCE STUDIO
Dance Lives Here
About Us
A leading hip hop and urban dance organisation founded in 2002 by
Joel De Andrade and Karen Galsgaard. Hotstepper is home to many of Dk’s finest and has grown into a recognised brand with international activities, events, clothing and sponsorship.
Our Philosophy
Powered by passion as we explore and research authentic dance and culture, share and translate our experiences into a platform for dancers to grow, events that sustain the dance community and a clothing brand by artists from the culture.
Our Vision
To be a platform, gateway and reference for hip hop and urban dance.
CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
L.A. Style (8-12 yrs) - Sofie
Urban Styles I/II Teen/Youth - Caroline
Pop Commercial I/II - Rebecca
Hip Hop I/II - Brice
House I/II - Brice
Pop Commercial II/III - Pernille
Afro Vibes II - Amy
L.A. Style II - Julie Marie
16.45 - 17.45
16.45 - 17.45
18.00 - 19.00
18.00 - 19.00
19.15 - 20.15
19.15 - 20.15
20.30 - 21.30
20.30 - 21.30
16.45 - 17.45
17.00 - 17.45
18.00 - 19.00
18.00 - 19.00
19.15 - 20.15
19.20 - 20.20
20.30 - 21.30
20.30 - 21.30
L.A. Style (8-12 yrs) Sitthichai
Hip Hop (5-7 yrs) - Laura
Experimental II - Anastasija
L.A. Style II/III - Nora
Hip Hop II - Anastasija
L.A. Style I - Nicklas/Rasmus
Afrobeat I - Colosal
All Stars Class II/III - different guest teachers every week
16.45 - 17.45
17.45 - 18.45
18.00 - 19.00
19.15 - 20.15
19.15 - 20.15
20.30 - 21.30
20.30 - 21.30
Hip Hop & Urban Styles (8-12 yrs) - Natasha
Hip Hop & Urban Styles Teen I/II - Natasha
Hip Hop II - Ciara
Ladies Class II - Sibine
L.A. Style II - Artit/Ryan
Dancehall Fusion II - Sibine
Dancehall I/II - Adam
18.00 - 19.00
18.00 - 19.00
19.15 - 20.15
19.15 - 20.15
20.30 - 21.30
20.30 - 21.30
Dancehall I/II - Kimberley
Break I/II/III - Karen/Emilio/Guest Teachers
Popping I/II - Malthe/Ibrahim
Pro Class II/III - Thomas & Julie Marie
L.A. Style II - Sitthichai
Brazilian Urban Fusion I/II - Camila
AGE: Kids 5-7 years & 8-12 years Teen/Adult 13+ years
LEVEL: I: Beginners II: Intermediate III: Advanced/Pro
PRICE & MEMBERSHIPS SEASON 18/19
1
CLASS
Discount: 10% for brother/sister and for Nørrebro residents
*Week pass allows unlimited classes for 1 week.
**Class card is personal, has to be used on at least 2 different classes within 2 months.
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TEACHERS
We are proud to have some of the freshest new talent as well as established
world-class dancers
MEET THE TEAM
Joel
Owner
Dancing since 1989. Finalist at the first UK Bboy Championships, winner of the first Scandinavian Battle Of The Year. Experience ranges from theatre and shows to battles and international judging. Founded Hotstepper during master degree studies.
Karen
Owner
Dancing since 1998. Winner of the first Scandinavian Battle Of The Year. Experience ranges from shows to battles and international workshops. Founded Hotstepper during university studies at CBS.
Catatau
Partner and Representative
Dancing since 1996. Co-founder of the world famous Tsunami All Stars Crew. Winner of Battle Of The Year Brazil and 3rd place at International R16 – one of the worlds biggest breaking battles. Experience ranges from TV and film to theatre and battles.
DANCE STYLES &CLASSES
L.A. STYLE
also known as street jazz was originally the fusion of street styles with the precision of modern jazz. Many have their own unique style, but common is the focus on detail, precision timing and synchronisation. Seen in many music videos and choreography competitions and usually danced to popular hit music and R&B.
POP/COMMERCIAL
also known as jazz funk, is a dominant style in the dance industry. It has an emphasis on power, performance and usually a diva touch. Music is usually popular hits but other genres are also used.
ALL-STARS CLASS
An advanced level class in hip hop newschool or L.A. style with different local and international teachers.
DANCEHALL
From Jamaica with original steps and an emphasis on grooves and feeling. In Jamaica, dancehall is connected to a way of life but in the west often seen through music videos.
BREAKING
The original style of hip hop is a dynamic dance both up and down on the ground. It is deeply connected to hip hop culture. Music of choice is usually funk, soul, break beats and hip hop.
POPPING
Has many different techniques from grooves to isolations, systems and mechanical movements. Usually danced to funk, g-funk and more recently dubstep.
HOUSE
A footwork step based style danced to house music. The dance is connected to the clubbing culture of house.
HIP HOP
originally a mix of classic hip hop styles and social dances approached in a new way and combined with newer moves and techniques as well as bounce. Continuous development has led to many creating their own unique style within the dance.
LADIES CLASS
A heels class with wedges. Inspired by the sensual and feminine choreographies that currently dominate many videos by prominent singers like Beyoncé, Rihanna, JLO etc. Let go, be hot and feel like a strong, independent woman.
AFRO VIBES // AFROBEAT
An energetic, powerful and dynamic class inspired by African dance styles, as well as inspiration from dancehall and hip hop.
DANCEHALL FUSION
Traditional Dancehall is at the core, but other music genres and inspiration from other styles is also used in class.
URBAN STYLES
A class with different urban dance styles from hip hop to house and choreo with influence from these different styles.
EXPERIMENTAL
An artistic style based in its approach, where often hip hop and contemporary techniques are fused in an experimental way to more underground music.
BRAZILIAN URBAN FUSION
Brazil has a massive urban dance scene of it’s own and there is a huge Brazilian ”Baile Funk” movement going international with hits you hear in clubs world-wide and many different popular dances that go with those songs. This class will be a mix of both authentic Brazilian styles, dancehall, hip hop and urban dance.
DID YOU KNOW
Over 100 international dancers have taught at Hotstepper like Mr Wiggles, Les Twins, Marty Kudelka, Kapela, b-boy Neguin
Several Hotstepper teachers have high caliber credits like the EMAs, Eurovision, winners of Hip Hop International DK and artists like Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber
Famous Danish artists like Medina and Christoffer have had private rehearsals at Hotstepper
