Registration Launching Spring 2026

STREET DANCE SYLLABUS

Like it says, we’re a syllabus. The one that focuses on street styles of dance.

At Street Dance Syllabus, our vision is to provide the right knowledge and guidance for mastering street dance styles. We are dedicated to teaching not only the techniques but also the culture and history behind the dance, empowering dancers to grow, express themselves, and reach their full potential. Our goal is to create an inclusive, supportive community where creativity and individuality thrive.

THE SYLLABUS

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Street dance comes from rich cultural traditions and communities. This section introduces students to the origins, pioneers, and values of the culture, encouraging respect and appreciation for its history.
Battling is a key part of street dance, teaching dancers confidence, improvisation, and resilience. Students learn how to freestyle, adapt in the moment, and engage in healthy competition.
Students learn how to confidently express themselves through choreography and stage presence. This category emphasizes performance skills, teamwork, and the ability to connect with an audience
Street dance is more than movement—it’s also about personal expression through fashion. This section highlights how clothing and style are tied to identity, creativity, and the culture that surrounds street dance.

OUR STORY

Our Story: The Birth of the Street Dance Syllabus

We were all inspired to create the Street Dance Syllabus because of our diverse backgrounds and experiences in the dance industry. Each of us has seen the challenges that dancers face, from the disconnect between the street dance community and the traditional dance studio world to the misrepresentation of hip-hop culture in mainstream media. We all recognized different problems and wanted to find a way to address them.

Through brainstorming, discussion, and a shared vision, we came together to create a solution: the Street Dance Syllabus. We aim to bridge the gap between the street dance community and dance studios, creating a clear path for dancers to learn authentic street dance techniques. Too often, the hip-hop you see in the media today doesn’t reflect the true essence of the culture—it’s missing the foundation, the history, and the techniques that make it unique.

Our goal is to properly educate people on what street dance really is. We’re starting with hip-hop, breaking, and krump, and we plan to expand further. We want to ensure that the future of street dance is grounded in authenticity, respect for its roots, and an understanding of its cultural significance.

Through the Street Dance Syllabus, we hope to not only preserve the integrity of hip-hop but to help both dancers and instructors develop a deeper connection with the true art form of street dance.

The Collective

Vinson Tran

Director of Breaking & Artist Relations
As an independent dancer from Saskatchewan, movement has always been my voice for self-expression. Growing up as the eldest son of Vietnamese immigrants in Regina, I navigated the push and pull between my family’s desire for stability and my own artistic dreams. Despite facing discrimination and the challenges of being a minority in a small town, I found strength in dance, using it to heal, grow, and develop resilience.
Over the past 13 years, dance has become my anchor—teaching me discipline, humility, and self-love. This journey has not only fueled my creativity but has also inspired me to share the transformative power of movement with others, especially those facing struggles like I once did. My mission is simple: to inspire, uplift, and empower dancers to find their true voice and make a lasting impact through the art of dance.
Colby Mclean

Director of Krump & Creative Development
Ripcode is an emerging professional dancer in Calgary's street dance scene, with six years of dedication to the art of Krump. Specializing in this high-energy style, he has focused his efforts on teaching, competing, and expanding the Krump community throughout Calgary and Western Canada. As a proud member of Empirical Freedom, the largest Krump crew in Western Canada, Ripcode has been instrumental in growing the culture locally.
In the past year, Ripcode joined Rexx Fam, one of the most prominent Krump families in the world. As both a teacher and a community leader, he is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the dance world. Ripcode strives to educate those eager to learn while continuously seeking to grow and learn from others in the global street dance community.
Sarah Moore

Director of Early Dance Development & Operations
Sarah Moore, brings 25 years of dance experience and 12 years of teaching to her work. Grounded in Hip Hop's core values of peace, love, unity, respect, and self-knowledge, her approach blends technique with personal expression, empowering dancers to connect body, mind, and soul.
Active in the local arts community and on the board of the arts council, Sarah works to elevate street dance culture globally. Through her syllabus, she fosters growth, resilience, and authenticity in every dancer, encouraging both technical mastery and personal empowerment.
Sarah is also the founder of Artist Avenue, a platform dedicated to nurturing creativity within the dance community.
Allen Collado

Director of Hip Hop & Marketing
"I’m an aspiring artist of movement who has a deep respect for Hip Hop street dance
culture and its history. Through performing, teaching, choreographing, and freestyling, I aim to bring this culture to the forefront.
My one true goal is to establish a strong connection between the music and the movement, making the audience feel as though they’re inside the music with me."
Having taught all over the world, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing Hip Hop culture from various global perspectives. Each time I travel, I bring back fresh insights and inspiration, constantly evolving my craft and enriching my understanding of the culture."