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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Rhythmscape: Breaking with Andres Ramirez
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED due to chance of severe weather!  \n  \n“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall\, held on select Sunday afternoons from 6 to 8 pm through August 31\, highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session\, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. \nRhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can be located by entering 100 North Street on your GPS. \nThe sessions on August 10 and 17 will feature the fundamentals of Breaking with professional Breakdancer\, Andres Ramirez. \nEvent Schedule: \n★Opening Dance Cypher \n★Student Performance – Featuring dancers from The Funk Box Dance Studio \n★Community Dance Class (45 minutes to 1 hour) – Open to all ages and levels \nThe class will focus on the fundamentals of Breaking\, covering elements such as Toprock and Footwork. They will be structured as workshop-style sessions\, open to all ages. \n★Final Student Performance \n★Closing Open Cypher – An inclusive dance circle for anyone who would like to participate \nThe schedule for August 17th will follow a similar structure\, with one exciting addition — we’ll be hosting a small kids’ dance competition as the finale. It will be a fun\, family-friendly event where everyone can spectate and enjoy the kids showcasing their skills in a friendly battle format. \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rhythmscape-breaking-with-andres-ramirez/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free
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