Monster Mash

So you think you can dance…or maybe you just wish you could. Either way, Monsters of HipHop is here to help. The organization brings top choreographers who have worked with some of the world's top talent — including Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott and Usher — together with aspiring dancers to help them make their dancing dreams come true. The event offers classes for dancers of all levels, from raw beginners who've never seen a dance floor to polished pros looking to up their game and break into the industry's top tier.

"Monsters of HipHop are the leading authority on hip-hop dance in the country. We work with the leading choreographers and the top talent agencies in the country," director Greg Burdette says. "It's a great experience that dancers of all ages will be able to benefit from."

Classes and workshops run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. today, with a Club Stylz showcase and freestyle battle to follow at 7:30 p.m. Tomorrow, classes and seminars will run all day, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $115 for the junior level, $195 for the intermediate and advanced levels, and $225 for the teacher level. It all happens at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel at 6363 East Hampden Avenue. For more information and to register, visit www.monstersofhiphop.com or call 1-410-461-7114, ext. 1.
April 5-6, 2008