about tds
工作室简介以及导师介绍
Introduction of the studio and instructors
Welcome to TDS, your premier destination for authentic hip-hop culture and dance education. With a unique blend of Old School and New School styles, TDS is the ultimate professional hip-hop studio where dance enthusiasts can explore, learn, and excel.
Our dedication to preserving and promoting hip-hop culture extends worldwide, featuring classes and competitions that bring together the most talented dancers from both domestic and international backgrounds.
TDS stands as Seattle's exclusive dance studio accredited by the Chinese Dancers Association and the Executive Committee of Chinese Street Dance. We've introduced a rigorous grading system for our competitions, offering training and mentorship to our most promising participants.
At TDS, you'll benefit from the expertise of our senior and intermediate teachers from the Chinese Dancers Association, as well as grade examiners of CSDA. We're proud to be the pioneers in producing tutorial videos for professional street dance examinations in China.
Our international partnerships extend to Japan, where we enjoy a longstanding collaboration with Dance Delight, providing our students with the unique opportunity to witness live shows on-site. As the founding company behind more than 200 global dance events each year, TDS ensures you stay at the forefront of the hip-hop scene.
For those seeking to experience the thrill of "Street Dance of China," TDS annually arranges special viewing opportunities for our students, alongside exclusive classes with some of the industry's most renowned dancers.
TDS has also forged collaborations with two esteemed entertainment companies in South Korea, allowing students to immerse themselves in the world of idol training and gain firsthand insight into the life of a Korean trainee.
Our studio boasts an array of globally recognized official certifications, including street dance grading certification, dance teacher certification, and street dance examiner certification.
At TDS, we extend a warm welcome to all those passionate about dance. Join us on this thrilling journey through the world of hip-hop and let your passion for dance come alive!
Tina
创始人 & 导师
Founder & instructor
Nike signed Artist Model
Founder of Golden Dragon Dance School in Los Angeles
National Second-class athlete
2011 First Prize in Shandong Provincial Dance Competition
2007 China Unicom Image Ambassador
2006 National Latin Dance Silver Medal
CSDA (China Street Dance Association) Popular hip-hop examination examiner
2010 Third Prize in CCTV Dance Competition
Mingqi
震感舞 导师
Popping
instructor
14 + years of Dance experience
Style of Popping, Boogalo, Animation
BUAA New Beat Crew member
Beijing street dance battle top 64
JENNY
特邀客座导师（定期开课）
Guest Instructor
(Seasonal)
CSDA Jazz Intermediate Certificate of the Sports General Administration of China
2017 WOD Shanghai Regional Finalist
Chinese Dancers Association HIP-HOP JAZZ Teacher Certificate Level 3
Xinjiang TV Invited Guest
2013 Second prize in Shandong University Cheerleading League
CCTV Dance World Program Invitation
New Year's Eve Program Recording of Qingdao TV station
First prize of Water Festival Dancing Group in Xinjiang Karamay
10 years of dancing experience
Training: Kinjaz Crew, Japanese EN Dance Studio, American Millennium (Red House) Dance Studio, New Zealand Royal Family Crew.
Daryna
编舞/自由式街舞 导师
Choreo/hip-hop instructor
1st place in the Figure Skating Championships of Ukraine in 2013
Received the title of "Master of Sports Candidate" a year later
Started teaching at the age of 16 in the largest dance studio in Dnipro, Ukraine, "Talent Center DDC"
Some of her students from that time are now successful teachers at the same studio
Participated in various International and Ukrainian festivals, including "Hip-Hop International," "LKS," "Feel the Beat," and "The Challenge"
Established her own Hip-Hop group, "Inflame Crew"
Featured in television projects such as "DANCE" and "UKRAINE GOT TALENT"
Invited to participate in WORLD OF DANCE WARSAW, one of the world's largest dance shows
Vani
韩团舞/自由式街舞/黑暗风格街舞/水系风格街舞/编舞 导师
Kpop/Hiphop/swag/choreo
instructor
10 + years of Dance experience.
5+ years of Dance instructor experience.
Expertise in Choreography, Jazz Funk, Swag, and Hip-hop.
MV Dance crew for Chengxiao, Xuziyin, and other famous celebrities
Dance Instructor in D.S, DMS, Ya Dance studios.
IVY
Soul dance/waacking instructor
4 years of experience in Soul dance and Waacking.
2 years of teaching experience in groove waacking and soul steps and grooves.
Various learning experiences in Japanese style soul dance, groove waacking, and soul locking from Japanese OG dancers.
EMILY
中国古典舞导师
Chinese classic Dance Instructor
Graduated from the Chinese Classical Dance Department, Beijing Dance Academy
Lead Dancer of the Seattle Chorus
Choreographer at the University of Washington
Instructor of Chinese Dance Department, Guangxi Arts University
SIMONE
韩团舞 导师
Kpop instructor
5 years of experience in Kpop and hip hop
3 years of Kpop Dance Cover Experience
Former president of Roosevelt High School Kpop Club
Former member of Roosevelt High School Hip Hop team
kayla
韩团舞/编舞 导师
kpop/choreo
instructor
Three years of learning all style choreography and Hiphop.
Was trained in Undivided, S3, The Garden, AMP’D and had a lot performing experiences.
sharing: You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!
joyce
爵士导师
JAZZ instructor
Outstanding Graduate student of TDS
An active member of the TDS Team
Best Stage performance award in Maxt Out Dance Competition
Represented ldentityX, ABBA Modern, Danceworx, Movement and AFX dance companies in major competitions
Anna
震感舞/爵士/自由式街舞 导师
Popping/Jazz Funk/Hip-Hop instructor
8 years of experience in Popping, Jazz Funk, Hip-Hop
Former president of UW StepUp Dance Crew,
Member of Guangxi T.I.P.S (The Incredible Poppers) Crew
UW King Of Battle Vol.13 & Vol. 14 Judge
Popping 1 on 1 First Place in Nanning The Future of High School (FHS) Competition Vol. 3
chenyue
编舞/爵士 导师
CHOREO/JAZZ instructor
National Occupational Capability Evaluation Advance JAZZ teacher certificate
Represented StepUp Dance Crew, and Big Mac Dance Crew in significant competitions and event performance
10 years of dancing experience
Teaching experience in Jazz, Choreo, Hip-hop, Kpop, and Dancehall
Various learning experiences in Latin dance, Chinese Classical dance, and Oriental dance
Katherine
韩团舞 导师
Kpop instructor
5 years of experience in Kpop
3 years of experience in hip hop
4 years of Kpop dance cover experience
Former member of Shorecrest High School hip hop dance team
51
爵士/自由式街舞 导师
Jazz Funk/Hip-Hop instructor
Represented UW StepUp Crew in significant event performances
Two years of dancing experience in Jazz, Choreography, K-pop, and Hip-Pop
Sixth Prize in National Latin Dance
Second prize in the Zhejiang aerobics competition
Participated in significant provincial and municipal event performances
Zz
Kpop/爵士/自由式街舞 导师
Kpop/Jazz Funk/Hip-Hop instructor
UW StepUp & Kompany members
President of the high school dance crew
6 years of Latin dance, the second winner in the Central China Division
Urban，Jazz funk，Hiphop，Kpop
10 years of dancing experience
ATO
编舞 导师
Choreo instructor
5 years of dance experience.
He was trained and worked with artists such as Alekz Samone, Jaysu, Brian Puspos, and Tristan Edpao.
He danced with Division North and Studio North competition division.
Member of RYTHMZ and S3, Seattle dance teams.
Louis
自由式街舞 导师
Hip-Hop instructor
Champion of World Traditional Martial Arts Championship
National Second-class athlete
Champion of Wushu in Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region Athletic Meeting
Champion of Guangxi Wushu Championship for 4 consecutive years
Team champion of Indiana Competitive gymnastics
Third prize for individual floor exercise in Indiana Competitive Gymnastics
Fifteen years of teaching experience
ZONYA
韩舞 导师
KPOP instructor
Attended Oregon Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Kirov Academy of Ballet as a scholarship student
Performed at Dance Open’s Ballet Gala in Russia in 2019
Won 3rd place in Seattle’s Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition in 2020
Experienced in Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, and Choreography
3 years of experience in Hip Hop and K-pop Dance
Course tutor for Reed College's Dance Department
President of Reed's K-Pop Dance Club
TANY
中国舞 导师
CHINESE DANCE instructor
10+ Years of Experience in Chinese Dance
Former Member of Minzu University of China Student Dance Association
First Prize in Beijing College Student Dance Competition
Platinum Award and Judge’s Choice in Taoli World Dance Competition Winter Final
Teaching Experience in Chinese Classical Dance and Chinese Folk Dance
Adylkhan
自由式街舞 导师
Hiphop Freestyle instructor
10 years of dance experience
3 years as a professional dancer
1st place in 'Hip Hop Freestyle' at Fusion Concept Festival
1st place in Hip-hop Open Students Championship
2nd place in 'Battle for the Beat'
Semi-finals in Gorilla Style Wars (All Styles)
Semi-finals in HIP-HOP Summer Festival (All Styles and Hip-Hop)
emily
韩舞 导师
KPOP instructor
Instructor 8 years of experience in KPOP Dance
7 years of KPOP Dance Cover Experience
5-6 years of experience in Hip Hop and Jazz
4 years of experience in Choreography
Former K-POP Dance Teaching Assistant in UC San Diego Former Dance Team
Captain of KUT in UC San Diego Former Member of 4N01, UC San Diego Competitive Dance Team
Jessica
锁舞 导师
Locking instructor
Leader/Organizer of the "LZB" Locking Community
Member/Choreographer of the Seattle “Zenfunk” Crew
Dance Battle Achievements:
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2023 “Breaking Quarantine” Portland Locking 7 to smoke Battle - 2nd Place
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2023 For The Love of Funk Vancouver 2vs2 Locking Battle - Top 4
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2023 Boogie Bus Vancouver 1vs1 Locking Battle - Top 16
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2023 Vancouver Street Dance Festival Locking Battle - Top 8
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2023 HHSA 2vs2 All Style Battle - Top 4
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2022 "Matter of Movement" 2vs2 All Style Battle - Top 8
Training Experiences:
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Participated in private training sessions with Locking OGs like Scoo B Doo and Tony Gogo.
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Received extensive training in South Korea from revered locking dancers, including Locker Zee, Locking Neal, Locker Hwa, and Locking Khan.
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Attended intensive training sessions from esteemed Chinese Lockers such as Tt and Flower Boogie.
LEO
霹雳舞 导师
BREAKING instructor
10+ years of experience in street dancing Learning Top Rocks and Footwork from MZK/Formosa/Happy Soul Family - Bboy Aya, US OG dancers including but not limited to Bboy Kenswift, Zulu Gremlin, Mr. Wiggles, Bboy Victor, Bboy Thesis
RETTY
普拉提 导师
PILATES instructor
•Club pilates instructor
•Infiniti signed model •2015 New Silk Road Model Contest Provincial Champion
•National Level 2 Athlete
LEXI
k-POP 导师
k-POP instructor
Vice President in SAVANA Dance Crew
5 Years of experience in K-POP
3 Years of dance cover experience
Experienced in Jazz, Hip-Hop, Choreography and Locking.
ALAN
POPPING 导师
POPPING instructor
I love popping and locking and enjoy sharing my dancing with everyone and beating the Seattle weather with it.
