General's Workshop

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GENERAL'S WORKSHOP!

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The GENERALS started as a family. A group of talented dancers with one mindset: the evolution of their craft and the idea to give back to their communities. A year ago we hosted our first GENERALS Worshop and the community has spoken. They support our passion and ability to provide quality training and industry knowledge to take dancers' careers to the next level. With three local and three out of state workshops under our belt, we have agreed that oug goal is to reach the masses and educate on the importance of the business side of dance. With six members now, we plan to spread our influence and revive the dance industry by providing real answers and resources for athletes wanting to advance their career. We aren't quite sure what the future holds but one thing is sure- the movement has begun.

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Stephen "Swizzy" Banks :

Stephen is widely versed in Hip Hop foundation and skill sets emphasizing styles of Pop and Lock, Krumping, Waving and Animation. With 3 years of professional dance experience, he is a member of The Generals, a DFW based hip hop dance intensive, an adult company performer with Illustr8tive Studios Performing Arts Company Dallas/LA and the All Level and Kids Crew Hip Hop Instructor for Dancer Strong Academy in McKinney, Texas. His use of ear training and emotional investment in his choreography introduces a level of precision and confidence in one's body mechanics with the purpose of expanding dancers’ creativity. 

Shawn Lawson : 

Shawn participated in the Teen Talent Follies winning the Roger Spivey Award. He has danced roles in Benjamin Houk’s Peter Pan, Debbie Allen’s Pepito’s Story, and performed at halftime shows with the Dallas Cowboys featuring Clint Black and the Dallas Desperados. He has also performed with the Svetlana Stanova Ballet Academy in the productions of Sleeping Beauty and the Nutcracker, and Encore School of Performing Arts playing the part of Billy Elliot and the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera. Winning a local talent show gave Shawn the opportunity to appear in several Chuckie Cheese videos. Tice Diorio, Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Greg Russell, and Barry Youngblood have trained Shawn. His training continues with opportunities to work alongside choreographers Joell Martinec, Nichelle Bane, Eddie Garcia, Ryan Lohoff and Doug Caldwell. He was invited to participate in Doug and Friends and Soul Escape Dance Companies. He has taught several master classes in California at Encore School of Performing Arts and Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center. He has performed with Ryan Lohoff and his crew, K360 Krew. He was an instructor at Showstopper Convention in Dallas, TX. He is an award-winning choreographer in solos, duet/trios, and groups of all disciplines of dance. Shawn’s gift as a dancer only strengthens his abilities as an instructor and has an amazing motivational style that allows his teaching to be effective.

June 2nd:

11:00 - Doors Open

11:00-12:00 - Meet and Great / Q&A / Registration

12:00-1:00 - Beginner Class (Kids Class) 

($10)

1:00-2:00 - Intermediate Class (1) [Swizzy]

2:00-3:00 - intermediate Class (2) [Special Guest]

(1/$15 2/$25)

3:00-5:00 - BREAK

5:00-6:00 - Advanced Class (1) [Gabby]

6:00-7:30 - Advanced Class (2) [Swizzy]

7:30- 9:00 - Advanced Class (3) [Special Guest]

(1/$15 3/$35)

9:00-10:00 - BONUS 

June 3rd:

11:30 - Doors open

12:00-1:00 - Tap [Shawn]

($10)

1:15-1:30 - Warm Up

1:30-3:00 - Intermediate Contemporary [Shawn]

($10)

3:00-4:00 - Advanced Contemporary [Gabby]

4:00- 5:30 - Advanced Contemporary [Shawn]

(1/$15 2/$25)