INTRO TO HOUSE WORKSHOP
House dance has a storied history dating back to the 1980s Chicago and New York underground club scene. Still underground but sliding into mainstream hip hop today, House dance is characterized by bouncy fluid body movements (like jacking and lofting), blending influences from Breakdancing, African, and Latin dance. House dancers are amazing to watch. Their magnetism is off the charts -partly because of the sensuality of this sub-genre of hip hop. The fact that you can learn how to do this is priceless!
This four-week House Foundations Workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of House dance through groove, footwork, musicality, and freestyle. The program culminates in a choreography combo during the final class that integrates core steps learned throughout the workshop.
No prior House experience required.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of the workshop, students will:
- Understand the cultural foundation of House dance
- Perform essential House footwork with confidence
- Develop rhythmic awareness and groove
- Transition between steps fluidly
- Apply foundational steps within choreography
- Feel comfortable freestyling in a supportive environment
Consistent Weekly Class Structure
- Warm-Up (15 min): Groove-based cardio, bounce, joint prep
- Foundation Instruction (25 min): Step breakdown + drills
- Application (15 min): Traveling, sequencing, or phrase work
- Freestyle / Exploration (10–15 min): Guided prompts
- Cool Down + Reflection (5 min)
WEEK 1 – Groove & Core Footwork
Focus: Rhythm, bounce, and grounding
Foundations:
- Introduction to House culture & club roots
- Groove and bounce mechanics
- Two-Step
- Jog
Application:
- Simple footwork patterns
- Directional drills (forward, back, side)
- Freestyle Prompt: Groove-first movement (no pressure to use steps)
WEEK 2 – Expanding Footwork & Flow
Focus: Coordination and weight transfer
Foundations:
- Heel-Toe
- Pas de Bourrée (House style)
- Stomp variations
Application:
- Linking steps together
- Traveling across the floor
- Tempo awareness
Freestyle Prompt: Combine 2–3 steps naturally
WEEK 3 – Musicality & Phrase Building
Focus: Texture, accents, and transitions
Foundations:
- Jack
- Loose Legs
- Transitions between steps
- Upper-body freedom
Application:
- Introduction to short phrases
- Musical accents and groove changes
- Begin teaching sections of the final choreography combo
Freestyle Prompt: Respond to musical changes and accents
WEEK 4 – Choreography Integration & Celebration
Focus: Integration, confidence, and performance presence
Foundations:
- Review of all steps
- Cleaning transitions and groove consistency
Choreography:
- Teach and refine full House combo
- Emphasis on groove, intention, and musicality over perfection
- Options for personal styling within the combo
Closing:
- Group run-throughs
- Optional cypher or freestyle jam
- Reflection + next training opportunities
Teaching philosophy:
- Beginner-friendly and welcoming
Culture and feeling before technique
Encouragement of individuality within structure
Choreography as a tool, not the goal
Students leave with:
- A functional House foundation
- Confidence applying steps in choreography
- Improved musicality
- Motivation to continue training or join ongoing programs
Details:
DATES: January 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
TIME: 7:30-8:30pm
ATTIRE: Leggings/long shorts, t-shirt/tank. Recommended sneakers: Adidas Sambas or Superstars, Converse, Air Force 1s, Air Jordan 1s (no running shoes with heavy treads)
COST: $275
Workshop is limited to 10 participants. Enroll now to reserve your spot! No refunds for missed dates. Class cards/Membership do not apply.
