Verve Dance Studio

Battle @ Buffalo is known for keepin’ the last Saturday of every month movin’ with the beats of local DJ’s and the moves of local dancers as they compete in the city’s only monthly All Styles and B-boy/B-girl battle.

This month B@B changes the beat by bringin’ the decade of glam to Verve Dance Studio. Audience members and competitors are encouraged to show their passion for the music and dance of the 80′s by dressing as their favorite stars from that era. We will have an audience judged costume contest for all competitors in addition to the awesome main attraction dance battles and kids showcase.

This event is family friendly and all ages are welcome. Entrance is $5, $6 to battle. You can watch videos from previous events by checking out our video or Battle @ Buffalo page. This month’s event is sure to be a crowd pleaser as we bring back the music and moves of the 80′s.

For more information on Battle @ Buffalo, student registration for classes, or for performance bookings by Buffalo’s premiere B-boy crew, Differential Flava Crew, please email us at vervedancestudio@gmail.com

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Although we know that Verve is mostly known for our monthly event Battle @ Buffalo, we want you to know we have many exciting classes for kids and adults at our studio.

Currently we have Verve founder, Shane ( B-boy Depree) Fry teaching Intro to the Art of Break Dancing for kids on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7PM and for adults on Mondays from 7-8PM. Shane also teaches a Foundations of B-boying/B-girling on Wednesdays at 8pm for those adults students who have been around the scene a little longer.

New to our studio as of April 2012, Amanda Miller is teaching a kids hip hop class from 7-8PM on Wednesday nights. Beginning Monday June 4th she will also be using her skills to create a Beginners Hip Hop class for adults on Monday nights from 8-9PM.

Verve’s Veteran Adult Hip Hop instructor, Michael Burton teaches an intermediary class on Friday nights from 7-8PM. Always fresh and funky Burton is known for bringing his personal character into all of his routines.

Differential Flava Crew member, T.J. Veith, also known as T$ is our resident popper and teaches private and semi-private classes throughout the week. All of our instructors are available for individual or group private lessons.

We will be adding an Instructor Page soon to our website so you can check out video performances and resumes on all our instructors.

At this time all our class are open enrollment so you can email us to register at any time. We will be running classes throughout the summer as well.

Drop by and check us out, you won’t be disappointed.
Vervedancestudio@gmail.com

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VERVE sees you.

Dance is a physical manifestation of the artist within. One dancer described his dance expression as “the only time people see the real me”.

Verve Dance Studio is dedicated to the art of B-Boying and Hip Hop culture. Founded in September of 2005 by B-boy Depree of the Differential Flavor Crew, it has transcended dance and has grown into a community center. Verve Dance Studio currently is the location for a variety of art, music, dance and community awareness events.

And now we need your support.
We are in desperate need of new mirrors. We want to offer our students the benefits of proper technique during instruction, and the opportunity to push their skill level and creativity to the limit! Mirrors will help us do so.

How can you help?
Become a member of our DONOR COMMUNITY. We welcome any donation amount; however there are Levels of Giving:

• “The Top Rocker” $20-$49 donated.
• “The Foot Worker” $50- $99 donated.
• “The Power Mover” $100+ donated.

And just like within the Art of B-Boying, ALL LEVELS are crucial to our success!

We won’t forget your support!
Every Level Donor will have their name engraved on a beautiful glass plaque that will be displayed for all to see in VERVE.

You can donate by cash or check at the studio during any of our class or open practice sessions. You can pay with a credit card by clicking on the donate button on the top right hand column of this page.

We appreciate your love and community involvement!!!

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