Ansley Joye Jones aka Jukeboxx is a bgirl, capoeirista, hip hop feminist, dancer/choreographer, writer/researcher, student, educator and foremost, activist. Born and raised in Augusta, Ga she began her journey as a Hip Hop dancer at the age of eight. She earned her BFA in Visual and Performing Arts at Savannah State University in 2004. She earned her MA in American Dance Studies from the Florida State University School of Dance in 2011. She is currently working on turning her thesis “A Battle of Repression: Hip Hop Bgirls, Burns and Gestural Language 1970 to 2010″ into a book. This research focuses on the history of women and their expression in hip hop dance. In the future she plans to pursue a doctorate in dance studies, direct a hip hop dance degree program while continuing community activist work with young people through hip hop dance culture.

The Breaking Class

This class is open to all levels. This class is designed to teach basic techniques of breaking in all aspects (top rock, drops, footwork/floor rock, power moves and freezes). You will gain flexibility, strength, coordination, balance along with traditional skills such as freestyle and battling.

Also perfect for those who have never danced before! Great for exercise and strength building. This class is open to all who are interested! There is something for everyone!

The Practice Spot  -  Hosted by Bgirl Jukeboxx

The practice spot is free and open to all bboys and bgirls. We practice every Monday 5-7pm and Thursday 6-8pm. I am currently working on another day.