{"id":298,"date":"2023-10-10T22:08:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expressyourself.org.nz\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2024-01-19T20:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T07:57:31","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expressyourself.org.nz\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"298\" class=\"elementor elementor-298\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c8cb41 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c8cb41\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff3f5d5\" data-id=\"ff3f5d5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f41379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f41379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Since 2018, we&#8217;ve been all about boosting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of young ones through the magic of hip hop dance. Over the past 5 years, we&#8217;ve proudly helped over 5000 kids across 20 schools, working hand-in-hand with the community to spread the joy of dance.<\/p><p><strong>Why Hip Hop Dance?<\/strong><\/p><p>Hip hop dance isn&#8217;t just dancing; it&#8217;s a way for our Rangatahi to have fun, discover their strengths, and connect with others. Our program isn&#8217;t just about learning dance moves, it&#8217;s a journey that builds confidence and brings joy.<\/p><p><strong>How We Help:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>1. Feel Amazing:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0 \u00a0Dancing with us makes our Rangatahi feel awesome. Learning and performing dance routines boosts confidence and self-belief.<\/p><p><strong>2. Stay Active:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0 \u00a0While our Rangatahi enjoy hip hop, they&#8217;re also getting a good workout. Hip hop dance isn&#8217;t just fun; it&#8217;s a cool way to stay fit.<\/p><p><strong>3. Escape and Enjoy:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0 \u00a0Express Yourself gives our Rangatahi a break from everyday challenges. It&#8217;s a chance to let go, have fun, and recharge emotionally.<\/p><p><strong>Join the Fun:<\/strong><\/p><p>Express Yourself is more than just dancing, it&#8217;s about making a difference in the lives of our Rangatahi. Whether you have 25 students or more, we&#8217;ve got programs for different ages and learning styles.<\/p><p><strong>Where We&#8217;ve Been:<\/strong><\/p><p>We&#8217;ve spread the joy to schools like Baileys Road Primary, Holy Trinity Primary, Park Estate Primary, Alfriston College, and more. Our mission is to work together with schools and communities to make a positive impact.<\/p><p><strong>Get in Touch:<\/strong><\/p><p>Ready to join the Express Yourself fun or need more info? Call Jordan at <a href=\"tel:022-437-3260\">022-437-3260<\/a> or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:imitatemedancecompany@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">imitatemedancecompany@<wbr \/>gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p><p>Thanks for considering Express Yourself \u2013 where hip hop dance is not just a dance; it&#8217;s a journey of joy and well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecdd0d7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ecdd0d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e68990 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e68990\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bacac70\" data-id=\"bacac70\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c990130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c990130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meet the team!<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e8c960 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e8c960\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d9af00\" data-id=\"0d9af00\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c4bdc95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c4bdc95\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-34237f4\" data-id=\"34237f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74baf7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"74baf7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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