3SB Workshop- Instructor Bios
Luke Geldert aka Lukas Lock
Luke (aka Lukas Lock) is the co-founder and executive director of 3rd Street Beat Studios: Edmonton’s first all Hip Hop dance studio. He is an extremely talented choreographer, instructor, and stage performer whose style and presence make him one of the most unique artists around. Luke’s classes are the perfect blend of fun, fast learning, innovative choreography, with a bit of humour attached to it.
Luke is also a creative, dynamic and spontaneous director who pushes his performers to the next level. Combining a keen knowledge of dance and theatre, as well as a passion for teaching, he has influenced the lives of all those around him. Luke’s work is characterized by its numerous collaborative projects including the Hip Hop For Hope Benefit Series, the Artists Emerge dance competition and The Shadow Twins Performance Company. Luke is dedicated to advancing the presence of hip hop in our culture, directing initiatives to bring hip hop into the community and performance opportunities that introduce todays youth to the arts. Luke co-wrote, directed, produced and co-choreographed the Hip Hop Saved my Life China production that toured Mainland China from July – August 2010.
Lukas Specializes In: Funk Styles: Popping, Locking, Animation, Old-School, R&B, New-School
Credits: Boys 2 Men, Shawn Desman, Massari, Ginuwine, Chris Brown, and 112…
Trained under: Electric Boogaloos Suga Pop and Poppin Pete as well as the Originality Lockers
Check out FUnk and poppin with Lukas Lock from 3SB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFX0Y20Dq-w
Edgar Gilbert-Reyes
The Canadian dancer, choreographer, producer and artist, Edgar Reyes, has channelled his visionary and creative energy into Alberta’s urban dance community. His love for the art and his unparalleled strive for excellence has led him to carve a new path in the world of performing and teaching. Edgar is one of Calgary’s leading choreographers that emerged in the wake of the influences of traveling around the world, training in Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Swing, Latin and funk styles by the Boogaloos. Edgar has transformed his style of movement into a diverse and unique way of expression.
Training in California and New York, Edgar absorbed the acute attention and detail of both coasts unique styles of hip hop. With a little collaboration and refining of his own visual and conceptual vocabulary of his movement, Edgar’s urban twist on movement emerged through his focus on the points of intersection between the sharp and intricate styles of California and the raw flavours of New York.
Edgar’s skills and knowledge resulted in a long term opportunity to work alongside choreographer Luther brown. While doing so, Edgar became fluent in the video styles of hip hop and was able to showcase his talents by working with artists such as Keisha Chante, Eva Avila and Blake McGrath.
Being born and raised in Calgary, Edgar spent many years training as a Jazz performer with the only full time North American professional Jazz Company called Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. This expansion of his adaptability in movement allowed him to achieve his successful appearance on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA Season 3. Edgar’s time in the spot light as one of the top five male dancers led him to travel internationally and work with such choreographers as, Sabrina Matthews, and Mia Michael’s.
Being one of the founders of illFX Entertainment, Edgar is busy producing high end entertainment for corporate Calgary. Working with some of the highest budgets and top grossing companies such as Cenovous, Shell and Audi, illFX has managed and continues to raise the bar on corporate entertainment. With their major success, illFX entertainment is now the number one sought out dance crew in Calgary and surrounding areas.
Edgar continues to train and explore his creativity in dance, production, and artistic direction and is currently the assistant choreographer of a show overseas in China that will soon take the stage all over the world.
Check Out Edgar’s Demo Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE_ApuSiVaQ
Kayla Wiberg
Kayla started her technical dance training at the age of three, encompassing ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary etc. At the age of 11, she took her first hip hop class from Edmonton’s own Curtis Ledger, and from that point on she was hooked. In her graduating year, she joined the 3rd Street Beat family where she trained in many classes, trying to increase her vocabulary in as many styles as she could. Such styles include: Popping, Locking, Animation, Krump, Wacking, House, and New- Age Choreography.
As a dancer, Kayla has been successful in various aspects of performing. She has received training scholarships to LA and New York from choreographers such as Shaun Evaristo, Gigi Torres, and Candace Brown. She was invited to participate in Gigi Torres first EYE experience program in Toronto, Ontario, in October 2012. She has choreographed and back-up danced for Edmonton artists such as Justin Blais, and Esma. She participated in the filming of Peep Games music video, “Magic”. She has also opened for musical artists such as Kirko Bangz, Jadakiss, and Sean Kingston. Kayla has been lucky enough to be a part of many crews/megacrews in Edmonton in the last 5 years including the 3SB Crew, Toxic Elegance, NXG Crew, NXG Company, and BBM.
Having taught at multiple studios since 2008, she has won numerous choreography awards at competitions throughout Alberta. Recently, Kayla broke out in the Edmonton Production Industry and was Head Choreographer for the film “A Raven’s Song”, which won Storyhives funding award and will be broadcasted on Telus Optik TV. Kayla is inspired by choreographers such as Parris Goebel, Jillian Meyers, Gigi Torres, Candace Brown, Laura Edwards , Kyle Hanagami, and Edmonton’s own Carlo Atienza. Her goal as a teacher is to share her knowledge, to build confidence within her students, to inspire them to achieve their goals, and most importantly to have fun!
Amanda Murray aka M-Rae
Since creating def SOL Productions in 2004, Amanda has remained a pivotal force in the growth and recognition of Saskatchewan’s urban dance scene. She is also the founder of the def SOL Crew, SK’s top professional hip hop crew known for their unique and high energy performances. Over the years, def SOL has earned top standings and major awards at competitive events across Canada such as Artist’s Emerge and In the Zone. Additionally, they have opened for numerous acts including: NAS, Joe Budden, ABDC Live Tour, Jabbawockeez Tour and the Harlem Globetrotters. In the summer of 2011, the def SOL Crew was a featured act in the ‘Love, Saskatchewan’ festival held at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre.
As an independent artist, Amanda has had a diverse clientele that includes SHAW, the Bay, SK Masonry Institute, C3 Events, Roughriders Cheerleaders and country recording artist Codie Prevost – just to name a few. Her style as a dancer is equally diverse with influences from hip hop, breakin’, house and funk styles to reggae, soca, salsa and more!
Amanda continues to pursue training opportunities across North America in numerous styles of street and cultural dance forms. In the summer of 2012 she received a Professional Development Grant to train in New York for 6 weeks which was truly an opportunity of a life time and has since inspired her to continue pushing her dance to a whole new level. She has trained with top choreographers and original creators from legendary groups such as the Electric Boogaloos, Dance Fusion NYC, Elite Force, M.A.W.U., House of Ninja, the Groovaloos, LA City Rockers and many more.
With over 15 years of knowledge and experience in the dance industry, and a ‘fun yet professional’ teaching-style, Amanda is constantly requested by schools, studios and organizations across western Canada for both instruction and choreography. In 2013 she completed a successful 4 – month Residency at two schools in Northern SK funded by Saskatchewan Arts Board. This past year, Amanda expanded her career to Edmonton, AB and quickly began training with Third Street Beat’s Funkanometry team in addition to 3SB’s Pro Crew. Amanda is excited to join the 3SB Faculty this fall and looks forward to sharing her passion for Hip Hop dance and culture with new students!
def SOL Crew rocking’ the stage at In the Zone 2010 (Winnipeg): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRz1Uj2Gotw
def SOL Crew reppin’ some chill grooves at Christmas Boogaloo 2013 (Saskatoon): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orY6QpfyyDc
Jared Outten
Jared Outten has enjoyed the creativity and culture of the hip hop movement for several years. His love of dance has been flamed and encouraged by artists and choreographers such as Suga Pop, Poppin Pete, Wade Robson, Showtime, Lil C, Micheal Jackson, and Lando Wilkins. He has taken opportunities to learn and train under several different teachers in the area as well as guest teachers.
His love and passion for dance has been rewarded and encouraged through the years by winning several awards as well as several scholarships. Some of these scholarships include North Hollywood California to the widely recognized Millennium Dance Complex, the Edge Dance Studio, Triple Threat Rocks California as well as The Next Step scholarship and most recently Be Discovered taking him to Downtown Disney in Orland, Florida and dancing in the Disney Christmas Day Parade with Neil Patrick Harris.
He has been privileged to participate in various community dance performances, such as Hip Hop for Hope, Santas Kid’z,HMP Music Showcase, Canada’s Next Top Model in Edmonton, Alberta Winter Games, Edmonton Mayors Awards Night, as well as dancing at the District Governor General’s ball in Edmonton. He has recently performed in two music videos with local artists Esma Rhythm and The Command Sisters. Jared is well on his way to becoming a professional artist and is very eager to pass on his love of dance to those whom he can teach and inspire to reach higher, dream bigger, and go farther.
Check out some of his amazing talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMK5tr-krA
*WARNING: Video contains explicit lyrics not suitable for children- viewer discretion is advised.
Ryan Ocol
Ryan has been part of the 3SB team since 2008 teaching a variety of levels from beginner youths to advanced adults. He has been a member of local professional Hip Hop crews Dynasty and White Chocolate and is currently an active member of 3SB Crew. He has opened for Reggae artist Sean Kingston, Dance Crews Supreme Soul and Fanny Pack, and the internationally known Jabbawockeez.
In 2010 he was chosen to be the lead dancer in western Canada’s first travelling Hip Hop production “Hip Hop Saved My Life” which toured mainland China. Other performances Ryan has been involved with include fundraisers, charitable events, and city wide known events such as No Sweat, HH4H, The Hair massacre, Santa’s Kidz, and K-days. In 2013 Ryan competed in the Canadian Hip Hop Championshipsips in Montreal alongside 3SB crew Earning a spot to Represent Canada in the Hip Hop World Championships. In 2014 they took first place and once again earned a spot to represent Canada.
Growing up doing competitive dancing he has touched on other genres of dance such as jazz and tap and has competed across Canada and even Las Vegas. Throughout the years Ryan has learned from dance choreographers such as Nick Wilson, Lyle Beniga, and even Suga Pop of the Electric Boogaloos, just to name a few. His style of dance can be described fast intricate choreography with room to groove and dance providing a challenging yet fun learning experience!
Ryan is a very fun and outgoing character who is easy to get along with and get to know. He strives to improve his skills everyday and is excited to inform and guide people to use Hip Hop dance as a positive outlet in society.
Harman Baweja
Harman Baweja is a Dancer/Choreographer with a very unique style of movement. His choreography can best be described as sharp and controlled movements with heavy emphasis on ‘Animation’ technique combined with innovative movement. Harman’s classes are focused on in-depth training on technique mixed with a positive and fun atmosphere to learn in!
Performance Credits: – Opening acts: for Chris Brown, Ginuwine, Snoop Dogg Akon, Fabulous, K-Ci and JoJo, Massari and ABDC winners The Jabbawockeez
– 2014 1st Place recipients at the Canadian Hip hop Championships with 3rd Street Beat Crew.
– Performance on National TV show ‘Zoink’d’ on YTV Canada.
– Tour in Mainland China with an all Canadian based production called HHSML (hip hop saved my life).
In addition Harman has had the opportunity to teach and perform in Spain, China, India, Cuba, Las Vegas, Chicago, LA and all over Canada. Training credits include: Madd Chadd (LXD, Step up) Boppin Andre (Original founders of ‘Animation’ dance) Shaun Evaristo (Principal dancer for Justin Bieber) Lyle Beniga (Principal dancer for Usher and Justin Timberlake) Harman continues to improve and sharpen his talents through further training and hard work. His goal is to inspire and be inspired in every class he teaches and takes!
Check out this clip of Harman Baweja and Lukas Lock hittin that animation style with their crew the shadow twins!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6SsNkR7efs
