Join Jonathan as he guides you through a beginner hip hop combination, incorporating simple grooves and choreography.

Tutorial

Hip hop culture and dance came forward in the 70’s as a form of expression and protest for inner city African American and Latino youth. It has greatly impacted America and continues to serve as a means of empowerment for the disenfranchised.

Full Combination

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Jonathan Kim graduated in 2017 from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in Dance. He worked with Lineage Dance Company, SJDanceCo, Kelly Alvarez and Artists, Embark Dance Theatre, and most recently performed with SALT Contemporary Dance for their 6th season while directing the SALT Pro Training Program. He has performed works by Doris Humphrey, Donald McKayle, Gustavo Ramirez-Sansano, Brendan Duggan, Penny Saunders, Nicholas Palmquist, Hilary Thomas, Joni McDonald, Lar Lubovitch, Andy Noble, and Noa Zuk/Ohad Fishof. After guesting in Repertory Dance Theatre’s 2018 fall concert SPIRIT, he became a full time company member in 2019.

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