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.  After a large background of dancing, show choir, and musical theater in high school, he hopes to pursue performing in New York City.  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, Kevin Brazeale, Tara Tober, and participated in the Masterclass Camp at Valparaiso University in the summer of 2005.
     Now in New York he is enrolled at New York University, participates in many dance groups, such as Dancer’s Choreographer’s Alliance, IFA Dance Team, and many more.  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 and the International Dance Festival in New York City.  He was recently featured in recording artist's RAIN's music video.  He has taught Hip Hop at NYU, PMT Dance Studio, 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 - Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm (CLICK HERE for start dates)

Youth Dance Teaching Schedule:

Hip Hop Dance 3 (age range: 12-16 years old) - Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00pm (CLICK HERE for Youth Dance Info)

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.

Basic/Beginner Hip Hop Dance Class (Drop In) 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.