Brian Green a.k.a. "Footwork," choreographer, teacher, and dancer, began dancing at 8 years old. He studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and African for five years from Phil Black, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Joefrreys Ballet. In 1978, his brother, Oscar, introduced him to "Poppin'," a dance from California. Wanting to learn more, he went to the NYC underground between 1983-84.
By the end of 1984, Brian understood and was a part of the Hip-hop Culture. 1984-1986, he found the House and Freestyle culture in Roseland, 4Ds, Paradise Garage, and other clubs in NY. 1986, he ran into two people: Damien and Spanky, who became his full inspiration in the House culture. Their inspiration, Brian's rhythm from Tap, his mother's intricate Hustle, Salsa, and African steps, eventually spawned a unique very fast footwork style that gave Brian his name around the underground scene of NY and abroad.
Brian in his career has choreographed or danced with artists like Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefanie, Fergie, MYA, Foxy Brown, Missy Eliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Busta Rhymes, Barbara Tucker, EVE, Kraze, MAW (Masters at Work), and many more. In the last 10 years, his teaching has focused on the history of dances in the Funk, Hip-hop, and House culture, which he has spread through the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. In these countries he has been a judge for countless dance contests, promoting the true art, culture, and essence of these dances!
He is the 2001 ACA (American Choreographers Awards) recipient for Best Hip-Hop Choreography in a Music Video for his choreography in the video called, "FREE" by the artist called, MYA! He has created a new company, WORLD SOUL (www.23prime.com/worldsoul), which has focused on showing audiences the passion, history, and various techniques that are in various dance styles. He has also created a dance edutaining event that has been sweeping NY and spreading around the world called the House Dance Conference (www.myspace.com/housedanceconference & www.housedanceconference.com)! He is also one of the Foundation Team Members and Faculty of Red Bull's educational yearly event called RED BULL BEATRIDERS (www.redbullbeatriders.com).
Brian also choreographed the instructor's DVD for NIKE called NIKE ROCKSTAR WORKOUT HOUSE, and heading the campaign.
Class Descriptions
Hip-Hop: Party dance class!! Fun class mixing party dances with light choreography from all sides of Hip-hop. From 80s till now. Dances from around the USA!!
House: Basic steps in House dance that started in the late 80s and taught around the world. Focusing on body movement and basic syncapation and polyrythmic aspects in footwork. Light Choreography.
Poppin: Basic Popping and Boogaloo movements. Famous style used on Micheal jackson, Justin Timbalake, Omarion, and many other artists from 80s till now. Very light choreography.
Fusion: Class that shows how to truly fuse two styles together once the basics are known to the body. This class will mix two styles of dance together. Light choreography
