AARON MELANSON – Breakdance Instructor

Aaron, A.K.A BBoy Aplus, was born and raised in Edmonton Alberta and moved to Calgary in 1997. It was there he began breakdance and has been a part of several Breakdance Crews and is most known for being a part of Original Rudes out of Calgary and Fresh Format out of Montreal. He joined Gx International based out of Kansas City Missouri in 2004 and began touring with a team of Breakdancers, Hip Hop Dancers, Skaters, BMX and Djs. He has trained in breakdance for 12 years which has taken him around the world to Holland, Australia, Ukraine, Belize and U.S.A.. He has competed in over 100 Breakdance competitions and has won many which has made him known as one of Canada’s best. Aaron is known for his fun attitude and aggressive style of breakdance filled with explosive power moves and dynamic footwork. He has been noticed by many Dance Studio’s and students as having an eye to instruct breakdance like no one else. He has taught with J-Fish, Crossing Dance Academy in Calgary and Decidedly Jazz Dance in Calgary. He has used breakdance as a tool to travel the world teaching youth how to live positive healthy lifestyle and looks forward to applying his 12 years of experience to help breakdance students at the Global Expressions Dance Studio be the best they can be.

KENDRA MELANSON – Hip Hop Instructor

Kendra, A.K.A Bgirl Quest, was born in Saskatoon Saskatchewan where she began dancing at the age of 4. She trained at Saskatoon School of Dance for 15 years reaching a goal of performing with Polvychenko Folkloric Ensemble in Saskatoon. In 2001 she was ready for change and she began to Breakdance with J-Fish Floor Crew. The mix of dance studio technique with raw BBoy mixed perfect and blended to Hip Hop. She joined the missions dance company called Gx International out of Kansas City Missouri in 2002 and toured with Breakdancers, Hip Hop Dancers, Skaters, BMX and DJs. Dancing and Breakdancing with GX International has taken her around the world to Ukraine, Holland, Australia, Denmark, Norway, U.S.A, India, Belize and New Zealand where she has instructed classes, put on workshops, trained and performed. As a touring dance artist Kendra has competed and won hip hop and breakdance competitions in Austraila, Canada, USA and New Zealand. As a dancer Kendra is known for her ability to adapt to various styles. As a breaker she is known for her style and ability to light up a piece of music by hitting beats. Her goal is excellence in dance so she may influence other dancers and upcoming youth to live a positive healthy lifestyle.

COME AND MEET AARON & KENDRA AND SIGN UP FOR LESSONS THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 14! THEY WILL BE @ THE J-FISH/GLOBAL EXPRESSIONS BOOTH @ MEDICINE HAT MALL FOR “MALL WIDE REGISTRATION DAY”!

Here’s a few pix of some of our students (& instructor) getting ready for their year end performance. Only 2 weeks away…details to follow!

Capturing Bboyin’ on one frame is tuff to do…especially in low light…BUT Jolaine N Rayner
from Epic Photography somehow captured these amazing shots!

Just click on the preview for a full version.

Domestiks (J-Fish Crew) is challenging any other Urban Artists to a Vinyl Toy Battle! Any takers?

FYI, these totally original, collector’s items are for sale. Contact us if you would like to purchase one of these fine specimens!

Bboy Domestiks is not only one of our most talented dancers he also has an eye for urban art.

Post a comment below and let us know what you think of these specimens AND if you would be interested in taking a class to learn these techniques.

P.S. These pieces are for sale (I already bought the space-guy with the laser cannon!)

Photos By: Chandy Albers

Day #3 and it’s still 30+!!! Although the sun went behind one cloud for about 5 min

Photos By: Chandy Albers

Even the Snowbirds flew over during our show…3 times!

Photos By: Chandy Albers

Day #1 – HOT, HOT, HOT! Dancing with NO shade in +30 weather!

Photos By: Laura Hern