Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Alan has choreographed multiple groups in the Midwest ranging from Hip-Hop to Musical Theater.  Alan has been dancing since he was 13, when he started popping, waving and gliding.  In 2005, he began working professionally as a choreographer with award-winning performance groups in the Midwest.  He has worked under choreographers such as Michael Weaver, Pavan Thimmiah, Tina Vasquez, Tara Tober, and participated in the Masterclass Camp at Valparaiso University in the summer of 2005.
     While he attended New York University, he participated in many dance groups, such as Dancer’s Choreographer’s Alliance, IFA Dance Team, and many more.  Being one of the captains and choreographers of IFA Dance Team, Alan along with his fellow captains have helped the group has consistently placed in dance competitions around the Tri-State Area. 

                Alan joined up with Pavan in Fall 2005 and has since performed in the PMT Seasonal Showcases.  He is a member of PMT Dance Company and has performed in various venues with the company, including the CNE in Toronto, Canada, the International Dance Festival in New York City, and the company’s own show “Struck” in 2008.  He was recently featured in recording artist's RAIN's music video.  He has taught Hip Hop at NYU, PMT Dance Studio, New York Public Schools, and Legacy Dance studio in Minnesota.

Teaching Schedule:

Section 3.2.1 - Basic/Beginner Hip Hop Dance -  Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30pm

Section 4.1 - Basic Hip Hop Dance Intensive - Thursday 6:00-7:30pm (CLICK HERE for start dates)

Section 1.7 - Advanced Beginner Hip Hop Dance Performance Workshop - Sunday 8:30 - 10:00pm  (Start Date: 2/7/2010) *NEW WORKSHOP*

Class Descriptions:

Basic Hip Hop Intensive Class Description:

Alan Watson will be teaching the Basic Hip Hop Dance Intensive using the same techniques featured in the upcoming PMT Basic Hip Hop Dance Instructional Video featuring Pavan Thimmaiah, Alan Watson and members of PMT Dance Company.  He will continue to teach the techniques and movements previously taught by Pavan Thimmaiah while adding his own unique elements to the class.

Hip Hop Dance Class Description:

The class begins with with a warm-up which incorporates hip hop techniques and movement.  Throughout the class moves are broken down and taught at the class's pace.  The latter portion of the class will focus on choreography and musicality.  Most Alan's movements draw from freestyle movement as well as funk styles of hip hop.  Students will learn to extend their dance vocabulary as well as improve their performance quality.