My hip-hop teacher (:

My hip-hop teacher is..."original"

His name is Rashawn Hammons and he basically looks and dresses like a ganster. Well, a clean-cut nice looking friendly non-violent gangster. That, and he has a large collection of hats. Beanies, trucker hats, you name it.

He's a teacher and the leader/founder of Poe Kru. (that's a competitive dance team for all you people uneducated in dance..) He lives in Fayettvile, AR and has to drive all the way to Bentonville AR 3-4 days a week. I personally think its loyal and all but its just a little ridiculous. On top of all that, he teaches at another dance studio.

Rashawn is the 3rd person to actually see me TRY to hip-hop dance. I've had quite a few people tell me that i'm good, but I don't think its true. At all. Zilch. NO. Nada. El negative.

I'm quitting dance, (all of it. Jazz, Ballet, Point, Tap, Lyrical, and especially hip-hop.) and I honestly don't think Rashawn approves. Most people probably wouldn't notice that I wasn't there....except maybe Amanda. I know that it'll be really hard on me, but it'll be worth it.

I just really hope that Rashawn will find other people who are to shy to come out of their shell and actually DANCE. I mean, sure all dance teachers have found people with extrodinary talents, but I think that Rashawn can crack people. (in a good way) I don't want people to be judged or underestimated in dance. Ever. It literally kills me when I see that.

Good luck Rashawn. I hope you suceed.