Each 1 Teach One Dance Series

Specialties

Each 1 Teach One was created to unify the East coast dance community while spreading awareness of not only the true essence of Hip-​Hop dance but also embracing other genres of dance. Education is the first step to healing our community and by teaching the foundational elements of Hip-​Hop Dance we have the ability to preserve the art form we cherish so much for future generations. The vision is to create a socially competent environment between choreographers and dancers in an effort to achieve personal gains as well as attain growth within the collective.

Through the concept of Each 1 Teach One, the tradition of exchanging experiences is used in an effort to improve upon ones trajectory in dance. An expanded knowledge of our craft is created through the relationships of dancer to dancer, dancer to choreographer and so forth. The individual is able to obtain valuable information which can be used to develop talent into skill. These workshops create an outlet for those who may not have an opportunity to acquire any formal training. By connecting them with professionals who have had experience within the many facets of the industry, they are presented with various pathways toward a career in dance.

History

Established in 2009.

Each 1 Teach One Dance Series was started as a small class setting to invite college students to take a hip hop dance classes at Lehman college for free and later became open to the public to give the community the opportunity to begin experiencing what a profession in dance could actually be. Founded by Maurice Dean and his partner Christina Cruz they have provide quality classes for the youth and adults since June of 2009 featuring upcoming choreographers, teachers and industry specialist.

Meet the Business Owner

Maurice D.

Business Owner

Maurice Dean

Maurice ««Moe» Dean is an alumnus of Lehman College, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre. An aspiring basketball player and former martial artist, Maurice kind of stumbled into hip hop dance. In 2004, while stage managing a show called «Movement Revolution» featuring the work of Kraven Seneca Dance Company at Lehman College, Maurice asked to audition a piece to be entered in the show. Having no background in Hip Hop dance prior aside from learning how to wave incidentally while mocking a friend, he with a few friends, created a piece and a group called Hip Hop 101. Long story short the piece was well received and Maurice was asked to choreograph a show shortly after featuring his work, that show was called Hip Hop Theory: The Evolution of Hip Hop Dance. Maurice’s vision of Hip Hop Dance has always been unique, incorporating elements of theatre in many of his pieces. With his unique style of rhythmic attenuation he attempts to capture the soul of the accompaniment.