Born and raised in Spanish Harlem, NYC, Noel Rodriguez has been dancing for over 10 years. He started training with the non-profit organization KR3T’s (Keep Rising to the Top, Inc.), under the direction of choreographer Violet Galagarza. Noel has toured internationally with such artists as Lumidee, Paula Deanda, and with the Feliciano Dance Company. His work can also be seen in music videos by Mario, Fabolous, and Alex Young. Noel has performed numerous times with Nexx Level, a Hip Hop dance entertainment company founded by choreographer Bam Bam, as well as Mop Top, a dance company founded by hip hop pioneer Buddah Stretch. Mr. Rodriguez, a.k.a. “Frost Lock” has worked with many well-respected choreographers including Kelly Peters, Eric Negron, NuStylez, Tic Toc, Tanisha Scott, and Chozen. He has danced on Good Morning America, and Live with Regis and Kelly, and has also danced in productions for the Puerto Rican Day Parade. Frost won his first Locking competition at 20 years old and has been building his skills as a Locker ever since. He has been studying with world renowned Locker Shocka Lock, and as one part of the PJ Lockers Noel is helping to bring this style of Hip Hop dance back to the forefront. He recently won NYC’s STEP YA GAME UP 2011 Locking Championship.  Look for upcoming shows/ competitions on the Noel Frost Lock Rodriguez Facebook page. MAY THE FUNK BE WITH YOU!

Teaching Schedule:

Beginner Locking - Thursday 9:00 - 10:30pm (Start Date: 2/2)

Class Description:

Locking was created by Don "Campbellock" Campbell in the late 1960's , also formed the group The Lockers (The Original 7) in the early 1970's.This dance class will be showing students the basic and fundamental movements of Locking but with a little twist, so come on down and lets get Funky together!!