Schedule – Saturday, July 12, 2025

• Registration – 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
• Meet and Greet – 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
• Class 1 – Contemporary with Jenny Backhaus – 10 – 11:20 a.m.
• Class 2 – Hip-Hop with Gabriel Avalos – 11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
• Lunch on our own – 12:50 – 2:00 p.m.
• Class 3 – Musical Theatre with Oscar Gonzalez – 2 – 3:20 p.m.         
• Curriculum lesson Share Session – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Banquet – 6:30 p.m.

Hip Hop with Gabriel Avalos

Learn to engage your students by exploring the history and principles of Hip Hop Street Dance and Art Culture. This foundation provides purpose to creativity. Mainstream culture often neglects the moral significance of Hip Hop’s origins, which arose in response to the injustices and discrimination faced by Black and Brown communities. In this class, you’ll discover how to apply Hip Hop Knowledge to enrich your teaching and performances, adding depth and meaning to your lessons.