About Us

Our mission at One Circle Dance Company is to teach the techniques and history of urban dance styles to anybody and everybody who wants to learn.

 

 

 

 

 

Crew Bios

Christopher Clare (Mr. Clip)
Clip started breakin in 1998 with the Original Rudes, in his hometown of Calgary Alberta.  With no formal training and an extremely small community, he was able to develop an original style; a solid understanding of foundation came after training with and learning from some of Clip's biggest influences. Most notably Ken Swift. Now his influences come from everywhere and in all dance styles. Clip has competed and performed all over Canada, and has taken part in competitions in the U.S west coast. Mr. Clip still lives and trains in Calgary, and through his Dance Company and crew hopes to help build a strong, positive hip hop community. 

 

 

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Hesam Shoghi (HesamIAm)
Hesam Shoghi (HesamIAm) Hesam has been in constant pursuit of knowledge and experience in BBoying since 1997. Whether alone or with his crew, The Original Rudes; Hesam has performed, competed and taught locally and abroad. Many of these performances have been promotional shows to raise funds and community outreach. Hesam has been teaching Breakin for 7 years, and as a co-founder of One Circle Dance Company, organizes regular workshops and events to promote the dance culture and help it grow in Calgary. His influences include the Original Rudes, 4EverFresh Kings/Queens, Skill Methodz, and the present and past Rock Steady Crew.

 

 

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Kaleb Tekeste (Kid Fresh)
Kaleb is a local dancer, teacher and choreographer.  He began dancing when he was 10 years old and at the age of 16 was introduced to Bboyin, Poppin, and Locking styles.  He continued to pursue these styles and eventually earned a spot in a crew named Rocking Technique.   He then began teaching at several dance studios and schools within the city where he began to create choreography.  Kaleb has choreographed for shows such as Dance Explosions, Slammenberry Jam, and Calgary Cares Aids benefit Gala.  In 2002, he began training other disciplines such as Jazz, Modern, and African dance, at Decidedly Jazz School of Dance for which he was given a scholarship to study.  He has also been fortunate to have taken Master dance classes with some of Hip hop's heavyweights including, Ken Swift, Flo Master, and The Elecrtric Boogaloos.  He currently resides in Calgary where he continues to learn and teach, as well he dances with BBoy crew Original Rudes and DJD.