Biography & Class Description
Devin Pullins began his professional training at the age of 16 in Chicago when he was excepted to the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Upon graduation he was excepted to the prestigous SUNY Purchase Dance Conservatory. Upon graduation he joined the Donald Byrd/ The Group dance company in NYC. He has worked with several dance companies including The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and Nina Buisson Contemporary Moves. He has also worked with sevral recording artist such as 702, Destiny's child, Aaliyah, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Monica, and Russian recording artist Sasha (for which she won a Russian MTV award for best dance video choreographed by Devin Pullins). He has toured the country in several shows including the critically acclaimed The Harlem Nutcracker. He has even worked in film as choreographer and dance instructor for Merle Stripe in 2003 film "Stuck On You". He has also worked with many chorographers including Ann Marie DeAngelo, Fatima Robinson, Heidi Renteria, Rhapsody James, Johann Renvall, and many others. Currently he is teaching in New York and will be touring this summer teaching in many differnt cities!
Contemporary
This class is a mix of different techniques from ballet, jazz, modern and even hip-hop. The class starts in the center with a 30-45 minute warm-up including stretching. It is a class with strong ballet influences and is taught so that even a beginner can learn some basics of dance. This class also allows you add your own personality to the group. It is also a very athletic class that trys to empower the dancer with music, moves and fun.
Hip-Hop
This class has a very rigorous warm-up starting with an aerobic section, progressing to isolations, crunches, push-ups, stretching and ending with a relaxing “get loose” free dance. After 20 or 25 minutes, the class takes a short break and returns to do a combination in the center.
This class is a perfect fit for those who want a great workout and those who really want a challenge! Above all else, you will hear great new music and even better oldies and, of course, have a wonderful time! |
