Street Dance Halifax

Hip-Hop is a movement and culture that started to emerge in the late 60s and early 70s in the USA in an environment of strong racial discrimination. Today it incorporates a multitude of powerful art forms such as MCing, DJing, Street Dances, Graffiti, Beatboxing and more. At Street Dance Halifax we value Hip-Hop's rich and complex history and advocate that teaching, sharing, and learning about its elements always be done with respect of the culture, its origin and evolution.
This is why at Street Dance Halifax our classes focus on the freestyle aspect of the dances and on giving room for improvisation and self-expression around the knowledge and fundamentals progressively acquired. In this spirit we will always do our best to remain true to the dance styles and we will always strongly encourage the expression of your own personalities and push forward your growth and development as dancers.

Come try our classes for free!
All dance classes are open level drop-ins and donate/pay what you can.

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  Locking

  Locking was created in 1969 by Don Campbell in Los Angeles. It is a style originally danced to 70s Funk music and which gained popularity through performances of The Lockers on Soul Train. It's the Funkiest of Styles!

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  Freestyle Hip-Hop (Old School)

  Freestyle Hip-Hop started to emerge in the clubs of New York in the mid-80s. Old School Hip-Hop is the original form of Freestyle Hip-Hop as it was developed in its early years with a vocabulary and elements reflecting party dances and steps of this era. It's that Good Old Stuff!

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  Freestyle Hip-Hop (New School)

  New School Hip-Hop is the present day form of Freestyle Hip-Hop. It maintains the fundamental elements of its origin while allowing for a deeper exploration of styles and concepts within the dance. It's the Dope New Joint!

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  House

  House originated in the mid-80s in the clubs of New York and Chicago at an epoch when House music started to take over Disco. It is a style blending a wealth of influences from different cultures coming together on the dance floors during this era. Club Flava!

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  Freestyle Exploration

  Freestyle Exploration is a class focusing on the exploration and development of movement through dance. It is detached from any specific style and works on a fundamental level for the development of your own self-expression. Come Express Yourself!

Classes: the dance classes explore the different styles of original street dances and alternate between choreographies and the fundamental elements of the dances (fundamentals, vocabulary, groove, freestyle, etc). Regular weekly classes (Locking, Hip-Hop, and House) are currently on hold, stay tuned for upcoming Events, Workshops and Classes!

All-styles free practices, Tuesdays 7pm-9pm at Halifax Central Library, 2nd floor; as well as once a week on sunny days at the skatepark (contact for details): come to exchange with one another, learn a specific street dance style (Locking, Hip-Hop, House and more), work on choreographies or routines, practice freestyle, develop concepts, create with others, work on drills, cypher, do your own thing, or simply just have fun together!
Currently happening, and everyone's welcome (plus it's free)!

All dance classes are open level drop-ins and donate/pay what you can (suggested: $10/class).
Donations: in-person or via e-transfer to contact@streetdancehalifax.com.

Upcoming Events

This Monday, Aug 26th, we are hosting an exceptional workshop in Popping given by none other than Oso! The workshop is for all levels (beginners to advanced), and pay what you can/want (suggested: $10-15). Registration is through the online form here (or below) and payment via etransfer to secure your spot. It is held at Halifax Dance, Studio 1, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Don't miss on this exceptional opportunity, whether you wanna discover Popping or dig deeper into what you already know!

Oso has been dancing since he was a teenager. In his young age, he fell in love with the dance called Popping. Eventually, leading him to travel to seek more knowledge, and having the opportunity to train with members of The Electric Boogaloos. Most recently he has taken classes from LA pioneer, Cool Pockets. Oso has been able to take his skills and knowledge throughout Nova Scotia to perform or teach in various festivals. He continues to push himself within the dance, and hopes to share his knowledge with the community.

Popping is a Funk style of street dance that emerged in the 1970s in California, notably popularized in the late 70s by the group the Electric Boogaloos (including renowned members Boogaloo Sam and Popin Pete), the TV show Soul Train, and movies such as Breakin’. Popping is based on the quick contraction and release of the muscles in rhythm with the music, and nowadays includes a wide variety of elements and sub-styles such as Animation, Boogaloo, Hits/Pops, Isolations, Robotting, Tutting, Waving, etc.

Workshop Schedule & Registration:

Recent Past Event

Deeply Rooted is a dance piece inspired by the work of African American poet and activist Aja Monet. It explores the themes of resistance, freedom, and liberation through the individual and collective expression of six street dancers. Deeply Rooted invites the audience to watch, feel, listen, and reflect. It is the collaborative work of all the performers under the vision of Street Dance Halifax founder Gaël Noirot.
Performers: Chad, Gabi, Reese, Maki, Aelfaz, and Gaël.

Date: July 13th
Venue: Guardian Scotia Pharmacy Parking Lot, 2131 Gottingen Street.
Showcase time: 4:30pm
This performance will take place as part of the Mural Festival on July 13th (1pm - 6pm, dance battles, showcases, and more). It is made possible thanks to Unity Charity and Atlantic Breaking Alliance.
Free event!