1. Technique Mastery: Students will learn and practice fundamental hip-hop techniques such as isolations, body rolls, footwork, and transitions.

2. Style Exploration: Students will explore different styles within hip-hop, including popping, locking, breaking, and freestyling, to develop versatility and expressiveness in their dance.

3. Choreography Development: Students will learn choreographed routines that incorporate various hip-hop elements, enhancing their ability to memorize sequences and perform with confidence.

4. Musicality and Rhythm: Students will develop a strong sense of musicality and rhythm, learning how to synchronize their movements with different beats, tempos, and musical accents.

5. Performance Skills: Students will work on stage presence, facial expressions, and body language, honing their performance skills to engage and captivate audiences.

6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Students will engage in group activities, partner exercises, and ensemble performances, fostering collaboration, communication, and a sense of camaraderie within the class.

7. Self-Expression and Creativity: Students will have opportunities to freestyle and improvise, encouraging self-expression, creativity, and the development of their unique dance style.

8. Confidence Building: Through positive reinforcement, constructive feedback, and encouragement, students will build self-confidence, overcome challenges, and embrace their strengths as dancers.

9. Cultural Appreciation: Students will learn about the cultural roots and history of hip-hop dance, gaining a deeper appreciation for its significance and influence in the world of performing arts.

10. Lifelong Passion: Ultimately, students will cultivate a lifelong passion for dance, developing skills, discipline, and a love for artistic expression that extends beyond the classroom.

Antavius Ellison is a Georgia native, performing artist, choreographer, leader and educator. His work includes regional theater, musical productions, television and film, national commercials, music videos, as well as live stage performances. 

Antavius has had the pleasure of working with Tony award-winning directors and world renowned choreographers. He has shared collaborative experiences with music artists including SZA, Hozier, Interpol, Aluna, Half.Alive, etc.  His work expands beyond his dance performance capabilities, extending his artistry as a choreographer and creative director.

His work can also be seen within youth communities around the world, as he has been educating the youth in school-based settings, dance studios, virtual classes and
workshops. Antavius's dance background incorporates an array of dance genres and
acting-based methods, building a new and approachable visceral movement language,
using his art to empower people, communities and societies altogether.