Spotlight: Hip Hop Fusion (Beg/Int) taught by Tashi Cowan

Give a huge shoutout to our in-house instructor Tashi on her first spotlight with us!

Join Tashi for a 2-hour Hip Hop Fusion workshop that blends the best of 2010s hip hop and pop music with the fundamentals of hip hop dance and jazz funk. This high-energy class will focus on technique, rhythm, and groove, providing a solid foundation in hip hop movement while adding the flair of jazz funk. Perfect for dancers of all levels, this workshop will help you build confidence, style, and precision in your dance. Whether you're new to hip hop or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a dynamic and fun way to express yourself through dance. In support of awareness for Sexual Health and Advocacy, this spotlight will be in support for Planned Parenthood. Donations are recommended, though not required! There will be QR codes at the event for donations.

Date/Time: Saturday, September 7th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Rae Studios | 414 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Tickets: Register on Eventbrite or using your MindBody App.

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Workshop Details:

Featured Instructor:

TASHI COWAN | @tashitheeterminator_

Date: Saturday, September 7th 2024

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Tickets: $35 General Admission | $25 Member’s Discount | $30 Early Bird | Donations

Eventbrite: https://hip-hop-fusion-tashi.eventbrite.com

Registration is required for this event.

Tickets: Register on Eventbrite or using your MindBody App.

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Meet the Instructor:

Tashi Cowan (she/her) is a dancer and choreographer who has diverse experience in multiple forms of performance arts.

A Marin County native, freestyling to Janet Jackson at 4 years old, she received her first formal lesson in hip-hop at 10 years old and has been hooked on dance ever since. She continued her dance education while studying for an Associate Degree in Dance Performance at College of Marin and performed in dance productions such as ‘Signatures of Motion’ and ‘Dance Upon a Song’ as well as local theatre productions and town parades. 

Tashi was recognized by the College of Marin Foundation with the Saragay Stetson Dance Scholarship, a competitive award recognizing outstanding talent within the department. She also has had musical theatre training performing with the Stapleton Theatre Company’s Rendition of “Fame” where she received the Rookie Award.

She has trained at Playground LA and CityDance SF and had workshop intensive training with industry professionals such Brandi Chun (Winner Dance100 Netflix, House of Ninja), Amanda LaCount (Rihanna, Katy Perry) and Aliya Jannel (Beyonce, QueensNLettos). Recently she was a featured choreographer in Rae Studios annual Spring Showcase 2024 teaching Beg./Int. Hip Hop. 

A graduate of San Francisco State University, she studied abroad in London, England and was a member of the Kingston Cougars Latin Dance Team which ranked 2nd and 3rd place for Best Latin Style Dance. She’s a certified Zumba instructor and has taught classes at numerous locations in the Bay Area including Bay Club (SF and Marin). 

She continues to train at Rae Studios, and CityDance and Mission Theatre in Heels Technique, Hip Hop and Jazz Funk. She is constantly learning and growing as a dancer and believes that to dance and being able bodied is a blessing and joy! 

Tickets: Register on Eventbrite or using your MindBody App.

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Here;s Tashi dancing to "Hot Hot" by Bree Runway.

Check out the vibes in Tashi's weekly Beginner Hip Hop class every Friday at 5:30pm! Check out more of her content on ig: @tashitheeterminator_

Tickets: Register on Eventbrite or using your MindBody App.

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