New Places: Andy's Poolhall

Yesterday I went to VYbE to take Pyro's Popping class and was catapulted into the Locking class as well. It's always a great time because I'm learning new skills and new techniques every single time I go to these classes. Pyro, Vanessa and Kristine (all amazing Toronto dancers, Kristine I've known for quite a few years now, and Vanessa also happens to be Pyro's girlfriend) were going to Andy's Poolhall after, and they were so kind to ask me if I'd like to join too. So, we had a quick bite in the car, and we left.

Andy's Poolhall, (located at College and Bathurst) as I learned today, is a bar (a great venue) that plays Hiphop music on Tuesday nights, and a certain dance circle happens. Since time, it has been a Bboy circle (breakdancing) with breakers dominating the dance floor. More recently however it has become more welcoming of hiphop dancers, albeit mostly to those who stick to more of the original style that may tie with uprocks/toprocks (footwork and style dancing of breakdancers). Everyone has seen the dance circle, whether it be at their high school dances, clubs, random dance events, or even dance battles in the movies. But this one... This was a Next Level Circle. 

There were a few randoms who knew little about dance working their way into the circle, but other than that, it gave me a kind of Prestigious "Members Only" feel to it, you have to earn your spot in this dance circle.

Nonetheless, it was a great experience. I got to meet some people who have been in the dance scene for a long time, and it was great fun to watch the dance circle. I didn't go in because I wasn't brave enough, but even if I went back to Andy's, I don't think I'd have the courage to go into the circle just yet...one of these days...!