About the workshop: In this workshop, dancers will learn the art of Turfing, a street style born in Oakland, California! Learn about the origins of Turf dancing and its pioneers, history, and essence from Turfing pioneer, Scorpion (he/him). This class will include a breakdown of Turfing foundations, a freestyle session, and a Q&A at the end of the workshop.
Date: Saturday, February 12th, 2022 | 1:00pm- 3:00pm PT
Location: Rae Studios, 414 Mason St. 705, San Francisco, CA 94102 and Online live stream via ZOOM
Hosted by the More Than Movement Committee. Learn more about their work.
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Jamauny Belton AKA Scorpion (he/him) is a pioneer of Turfing. With thirteen years of street dancing experience, Scorpion has trained with street dance legends in Turf, Bone Breaking, Gliding, Contortionism, Waving, Capoeira, and Tai Chi.
Scorpion has performed and battled at hundreds of events around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Memphis, New Jersey, and Hawaii. Scorpion has been featured on So You Think You Can Dance and The George Lopez Show, as well as World of Dance Bay Area and DAMsf.