Hustle Masterclass with Abdiel

Learn to do the Hustle in an inclusive, gender-neutral masterclass. You'll learn to lead AND follow, regardless of traditional gender roles.

For Beginners: Playful Exploration | 1– 2:30pm
Joyfully explore improvisational elements for solo and partner moves. The gender-neutral class will allow everyone to learn and experience both leading AND following while partner dancing.

For Intermediate Dancers: Role Swapping | 3– 4:30pm
In this class, we will learn methods of role swapping. It is recommended that each dancer has a basic ability to lead and to follow but it is not required. This class is especially useful for Salsa dancers who want to expand their skills and exposure to another dance style.

$35 per session ($30 early-bird before April 24) | $60 for both sessions

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Abdiel (they/them) is a Hustle dance champion, educator, and community organizer dedicated to the cultural preservation and creative expansion of the New York Hustle partner dance style. As co-founder of “Dance is Life”–a communitarian free public dance party event–Abdiel creates space to facilitate human connection, communal healing, and celebration while revitalizing cultural historical sites where Hustle has been traditionally danced. Abdiel currently teaches their gender-neutral approach to partner dance as a Pre Doctoral Lecturer at the University of Washington. They are also a former Fulbright Specialist with the US Dept. of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and a former Principal dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company. (Instagram: @justabdiel)