Meet BRiNA, one of our amazing Popdance teachers, BRiNA lives in Lyss (ZIP code 3250) in Switzerland and covers almost the whole of Switzerland!

As well as teaching Popdance parties and workshops, BRiNA also runs her own dance school, NYDS – New York Dance Studio and teaches Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afro, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Kizomba, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary!

BRiNA says that what she loves most about dance is, that you are never done. You can always learn something new, and you can always become better.

Besides dancing BRiNA loves being outside in the nature, cooking and her cats.

Biography:

“The first time I began walking, was the first time I began dancing…” by Ciara
And so, it was for her…

BRiNA realized very quickly, that she was born as a dancer. She had this natural understanding of rhythm. The moment she listens to music, her body automatically starts moving. She never had to think about it.

Starting with Rock’n’Roll she went through a lot of different dance styles. But her heart beats in the rhythm of urban music such as Hip Hop and Dancehall. For over 5 years she trained herself with well-known teachers such as Kiki Brom in Switzerland.

One highlight was when she won the Swiss Championship of Hip Hop in the category “Adults, female, solo” in 2003 and got qualified for the World Hip Hop Championship in Bremen, Germany. Out of 144 dancers in this category she made it to the semifinals.

After this success she started teaching Streetstyle on her own and founded two showgroups: “Steps” and “Ruffsistaz”. She worked with local DJ’s and event managers, created choreography for videoclips and challenged herself in competitions such as for example the “Red Bull beat it”

To perfect her personal style, she is constantly investing in taking dance lessons in Dancehall, Afrodance, Waacking, New Style Hustle, Kizomba, Salsa, Bachata, House, Contemporary, Ballet, Breaking and more. The biggest influence on her style and her way to teach had her experiences in New York City. She lived in NYC for several months and worked & danced with famous dancers and stars. She is still traveling regularly to NYC and is joining international dance camps such as “The Beatcamp” in order to always catch the latest vybz and new moves. Fusing together a wide variety of dance foundations, her style can be distinguished by her power, musicality & diversity.

With her label “NYDS-New York Dance Studio” she strives to bring the spirit of the NYC dance scene to Switzerland. Fresh moves, new styles and trends are delivered there. Her courses are versatile, and it is dear to her, that all customers get a personalized, professional and purposeful training. BRiNA traveled so far to 12 different countries to evolve as a dancer and teach her unique style and philosophy.

“My goal is to teach dance…not only steps and choreographies. I want my students to learn how to feel the music in their very own way and develop their own style and expression. I don’t want some “Mini-mes”, I want to deliver them the tools to create their own future. Still, I want them to know, where each style is coming from and give respect to the creators, dancers and the culture. Due to my experience, my expertise but most of all because of all that I have been through, I know that I am able to teach to my students so much more than only steps. I teach them lessons and values for life”

​Currently BRiNA is resident in Lyss (Switzerland) where she continues to push the boundaries of creative movement and impact on the Swiss dance scene.
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BRiNA – I bring the spirit of NYC to Switzerland

Find out more about BRiNA here

If you would like to book a Popdance lesson, party or workshop, then get in touch here

It’s all about teamwork here at Popdance!

We have a fantastic team of amazing dance teachers and we’d love you to meet them.

Meet Emma who runs her own dance school, Emma Louises Dance Club in Newton Stewart, Scotland

Emma loves everything dance! She started dancing at the age of six going on to study ballet, tap and modern at Wilsoncentre of Dance and Drama, West Yorkshire.

Emma graduated with BA (Hons) in Communication and Performing Arts Dance from the University College of Ripon and York St John in 2001.

Emma opened Emma Louise Dance Club after moving to Dumfries and Galloway in 2006. She is a fully qualified dance teacher and holds Teaching Dance to Children, Level 3 qualification.

Emma joined the Popdance Team in 2012 and runs regular Popdance classes for all ages, as well as Popdance parties, workshops and school holiday camps.

In 2016, Emma competed Progressing Ballet Technique and Bollywood dance teacher training and joined EMD UK in 2018.

Emma is a DBS scheme member, has undergone Child Protection in Sport training and holds an up to date First Aid qualification. She is an experienced, professional and dedicated dance teacher who has taught across the region for schools, community groups, workshops, events and children’s parties.

We are thrilled to have Emma as part of the Popdance Team – she is an amazing teacher and we love working together.

Find out more about Emma and all the classes she runs here

Hayley Byrd at Done For You Dance is organising a World Record attempt for “the most viewed online dance class in 24 hours” – all in aid of the amazing NHS – Hayley writes:

“On 6th May (National Nurses day) we’re joining with dance schools across the country to make a World Record for “The most viewed online dance class in 24 hours.”  Our students love dance, and want to share their enthusiasm for exercise during lockdown with the world…! 

Our group must raise in excess of £6000 to cover the costs due to Guinness World Records and to donate much needed funds to our AMAZING NHS.  Profits from this attempt will go directly to the NHS Covid 19 fund as a show of support for all that our healthcare community are doing for our nation.

To break the record we must get a minimum of 2,000 views of our online dance class in the 24 hours from 9am on Wednesday 6 May.  Sign up here to register your interest https://doneforyoudance.co.uk/dance-breakout

So we need your help!  

Please share this page far and wide to help us with our mission!

Register to take part at https://doneforyoudance.co.uk/dance-breakout

Most importantly – join us on Wednesday 6 May at 9am for our online dance class and help us make this record!”

Follow the guys on instagram here, and twitter here

Hi everyone,

We hope that you are keeping as safe as possible in these very strange times.

Just to let you know that we are still here and want to help you keep active and occupied.

Many of our Popdance Teachers are starting to offer online classes that you can take part in – so do contact your nearest teacher to find out if it’s available in your area. We are also looking into offering you Popdance, Popdance Fit, Popdance Seniors, Popdance Teens, Popdance Kids and Popdance Tots online from our central hub – watch this space for more details on this.

Our Popdance parties are available internationally, so if you fancy a boogie with your pals online with one of our teachers, then do get in touch. They are available for all ages – from Tots to Adults.

We’ve got Easter Activity Sheets for the little ones – simply click on the images, download and print

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Plus – check out the Pop-It’s Power Foods and special moves demonstrated by Lianne and Rachel, our Creative Directors, here

Meanwhile, we are here to help and support dance teachers, especially during this tough period. So if you know any dance teachers, no matter what genre of dance they teach (ballroom, street, ballet, FitSteps, Zumba, etc). please do send them this link for FREE support for their dance business.

You may also enjoy this fun video from our good friend Peter Lovatt, aka Dr Dance – Dance really is amazing for body and mind! Peter will take you through the moves and you can get the family dancing!

Stay safe and get dancing! Woo hoo!

Sue and The Popdance Team

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Let’s get dancing!

Our good friend, Peter Lovatt, aka Dr Dance, is getting the world dancing with The Dr Dance Happy Dance!

Having spent several months writing his new book “The Dance Cure – the surprising secret to being smarter, stronger and happier”, he wanted to see it come alive. He wanted his book to dance!

The book is about how dancing transforms people. It’s about how dancing brings us together, how it changes the way we think and how it releases us emotionally.

Peter describes how different styles of dance can change the way you feel.

The Dr Dance Happy Dance shows that dancing is for everyone, all ages and abilities. And that you can dance anywhere – which is really apt in these currently very strange times.

So, turn the volume up, grab your family, and take part in The Dr Dance Happy Dance!

Find out more about Peter, his work and his new book via his website www.peterlovatt.com