Workshops are ideal for all people from beginners that have yet to experience Hip Hop dance right across to those that want to improve on their skills.

Workshops can be run over a couple of hours or over a weeks intensive course, Dance Skillz prides itself on meeting the needs and requirements of all ages and abilities.

During your workshop you will be taught a number of different techniques covering all styles of Hip Hop including: “Popping” “Locking” “Breaking”.

A workshop that has recently taken place at a primary school in Suffolk has shown the need for Hip Hop dance and its effectiveness in providing an Exciting and Fun way of connecting exercise and dance.

Below are testimonials from teachers and students that have participated in previous workshops.

“Wendy is kind, polite and patient, she never gets cross with us and she has inspired me to carry on dancing. I enjoyed Wendy teaching me to hip hop dance and when I am older I would love to dance like Wendy it takes a lot of skill to dance like that, and I think I am lucky to have a person like her to teach me.”

Rebecca aged 9
St Helens Primary School, Ipswich

“I thought Wendy was great she really worked hard to make us learn her moves, I think every one would enjoy these lessons because it was fun.”

Elle age 9
St Helen Primary School, Ipswich

“I have done dancing since I was a lot younger and yeah its fun but when I started hip hop classes I thought why didn’t I do this before?  Because hip hop is fun! But quite challenging. So thank you Wendy for this opportunity.”

Amelia aged 9
St Helens Primary School, Ipswich

“I thought that doing hip hop was a really fun experience and I would definitely like to continue. We were told how to do steps really clearly and it was great putting them all together to make a routine.”

St Helens Primary School, Ipswich

“I really enjoyed the class because it really helped me with hip hop dances.  I feel that I have learnt a lot and I have enjoyed the routines, Wendy taught us and they are not too hard, I can remember all of them and I would like to learn more.”

Mitzi Munuo
St Helens Primary School, Ipswich

“When your first go in to Wendy’s Hip Hop class you don’t know what to expect. But at the end of it you haven’t just learned a ton of new cool things, but you’ve also met one of the best teachers and one of the nicest person. She helps you become confident and she’s always supportive and a good laugh, thanks Wendy”.

Andreea, 13
Northgate High School, Ipswich

“Wendy’s class is brilliant because she is so encouraging and always believes you can do it. She has helped me to be more confident and now I never say I can’t do it because I know she will help me.  Wendy is a brilliant role model and I totally look up to her”.

Bonnie, 13
Northgate High School, Ipswich

“I started Hip Hop in December 2005.  That day a person came in to teach a break dancing workshop, I was pretty awful. I came every week and started to enjoy it more and more. Now I look forward to it every week, even though I'm not the best in the class I always try and Wendy really builds my confidence she is a fantastic teacher and really inspires me . I just hope one day I can dance and be like her”.

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING WENDY .

Jo, 13
Northgate High School, Ipswich

“Dancing in Wendy’s class is a joy! She puts so much enthusiasm into her routines.
She caters for every one from the five to the Sixty year old!. I didn’t start dancing until I was fifty-four I haven’t found it easy to learn dance routines quickly but with Wendy’s patience and encouragement I am now picking up routines quicker, she makes you feel relaxed so you can enjoy dancing as well as perfecting techniques. My coordination had improved some thing that I have always found difficult, some of the younger members of the group are extremely capable, the routines she uses benefit all levels of dancing so every one can benefit from the class.
Her warm up exercises are very good so that every one feels really stretched and flexible before the lesson begins”.

SHE IS VERY POPULAR ALL THE GROUP LOVES HER.

Sandie, over 55
Dance East Jazz Class

“I have known Wendy now for over 6 years  I have learnt so much,  from dancing skills, how to work well in a team, but most important how to enjoy myself while doing these things.

Every time I was dishearten by the thought of hard work Wendy was always there to pick me back up, and help me realise how important it is that you always stay true to yourself as a dancer. Wendy is a true inspiration and I have and always will look up to her, not just as a dancer but a leader, and her pure determination to follow her dreams.

Wendy has given me so many opportunities, from joining one of the best professional Hip Hop troupes in London “Culture Shock United Kingdom” to performing in some of the biggest theatres and events in London. She took me to the heartland of Hip Hop in San Diego America where I gained so much knowledge and understanding of Hip Hop, with out Wendy none of this would have been impossible and for that I will be forever grateful”.

Kelly Sheppard, 18
Ipswich

“The children have been really inspired by the work that Wendy has done with them.  A lot of our boys now have a different view of dance and said that they actually enjoyed it. This is because of the music and learning routines together instead of having to create there own ideas. A lot of children have taken up Hip Hop in their extra curricular classes both after school and lunch times because they like the positive way of teaching and that the style appeals to them.  There are a few girls that have had a lot of ballet tuition but much prefer the Hip Hop style because of its energy and youthfulness.  The children practice in the playground all the time because they are so enthusiastic”.

Thank you Wendy for all your energy and enthusiasm

Charmaine Evans
Teacher at St Helens Primary School, Ipswich