Mondays & Tuesdays | September-November, 2026
Level I: Ages 7-9 | Taught by Violet Johnson & Sierra Brokenshire
Level I: Ages 10+ | Taught by Sierra Brokenshire
Location: Studio 1, The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Cost: $195
Level I, Ages 7-9: Mondays, Sept 14- November 16, 2026 4:00-5:00pm
Dates: Sept. 14, 21, 28 October 5, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9, 16 (9 classes)
Level I, Ages 10+ Tuesdays, September 15- November 17, 2026, 4:00-5:00pm
Dates: Sept 15, 22, 29 Oct. 6, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17 (9 classes)
CONSENT FORM required for Participation. Complete by Sept 5, 2026
HIP-HOP LEVEL I
Class begins with a warm-up in the center, progresses through isolations, and ends with a culminating combination. The instructor will incorporate rhythmic qualities of music into the dancers’ bodies as well as learning to “follow the leader”; varying in approach and technique. The emphasis is on finding a comfort zone for the dancer, and the instructor will encourage individuality and confidence in movement.
Instructors Violet Johnson & Sierra Brokenshire will create a fun learning environment and encourage beginning hip hop dancers to elevate their skills!
About Sierra:
Sierra Brokenshire, born and raised in Grass Valley, CA, has immersed herself in the world of dance for 13 years. Her journey began at age 8 with Connection Dance Project, where her passion ignited and her path became clear. For eight years, she honed her skills and deepened her love for the art, exploring various styles and techniques that shaped her unique approach.
About Violet:
Violet is a 17-year-old Junior at Nevada Union High School and has been dancing since she was three years old. She currently dances with a traveling competitive dance team, where she loves performing and being part of a close-knit group. She’s also a certified lifeguard and babysitter who genuinely enjoys working with kids, and she teaches swim lessons at Pioneer Park Pool during the summer. Most recently, Violet was accepted as a member of the Nevada County Youth Commission and serves as a representative for local youth in the community. Whether she’s in the studio, at the pool, or helping out a family, Violet brings energy, responsibility, and a true love for what she does.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to share her expertise, Sierra launched her own dance business, focusing on teaching hip hop to children ages 6-14. Her innovative summer dance camps, which she has independently produced for the past three years, have become a local sensation, providing young dancers with performance opportunities at multiple community events.
Today, Sierra continues to inspire and mentor young dancers through her hip hop classes, blending her extensive experience. She remains an active student herself, constantly seeking new ways to evolve and enrich her teaching methods.
Sierra Brokenshire
Violet Johnson
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