Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

“At the age of 46 I took my first hip hop class from Grace. She made the environment friendly and welcoming, even for me, an old and overweight mom. I had a blast and it inspired me to take several more classes after that. It was so completely wonderful.”- Wendy R.

“Grace brings an energy that is fun, empowering, inclusive, but also challenges me; and I always learn something new, not just choreography, but culture/history.”- Maddie K.

“Compassionate and empathetic while still pushing us to get out of our comfort zone! I ended class feeling empowered and ready to learn more about hip hop and incorporate it into my curriculum.”- Robin S.

“Grace didn’t just jump into teaching moves, she went over a brief history of hip hop to honor the origins of this dance. She also created community by having each person identify a community they are a part of that is important for them along with their name and pronoun while standing in a circle. This connected circle continued to flourish in the classroom as she would show moves and then also give time for each dancer to show off their own moves. Lots of smiles and swag all around.”- Dr. Jessica G.V.

“Grace’s class was incredibly warm and inviting. Your approach helped students of all ages and abilities feel comfortable participating and find success regardless of their previous experience with hip hop.”- Ashley C.

"I felt that it was fun, safe, educational environment! It provided a strong fundamental understanding of hip hop."- Drake P.

“Class was constructed in a way that allowed students to feel challenged and work towards growth while also developing a sense of community support and playfulness.”- Emily W.

“Grace’s hip hop classes are warm, encouraging, and energetic. They also foreground awareness of Black hip hop culture.”- Kira L.

“I loved it! I felt very welcome and I love the structure of how Grace teaches. I think she provides nice space for people to be themselves”- Amanda E.

“Comfortable and confident. The environment Grace created in class was so welcoming and it made me feel confident doing a style that is not my strongest.”- Lily

“I personally tend to feel very uncomfortable in hip hop environments because I feel out of place, but in the few hip hop classes I have taken with Professor Grace, I have felt a large sense of community that’s made me feel a lot more comfortable going full out and performing. Everyone in the class is always super nice, welcoming, and ready to cheer on each other.”- Vern L.

“The Most fun energetic and supportive teacher/friend ever!”- Tara Y.

“Class was wonderful and inviting and the community was welcoming. It was a friendly and fun environment every time.”- Rory

"Grace's hip hop classes are so much fun I have learned so much about hip hop technique and how I asked to give me notes at the end of class was something i have not really thought about but that has really changed my thought process your classes re always amazing and how you do not treat us like 5yr olds thank you."- Aubry.

"I LOVE Grace's hip hop class. She makes everyone feel comfortable and creates a place where everyone can grow!"- Solana B.

"Class was built on a foundation of care and openness that removed any sort of subconscious competitiveness."- Matthew B.