LABCOAT PATCH PROGRAM

Funk Lab Crew

  • Hip Hop History

    A 500-word essay on the history of hip hop, which can be completed as a school assignment or through independent study with us.

  • HEADSPIN

    Must perform three consecutive headspins with correct technique.

  • Elite Dancer

    Those competing at the highest level at competitions. Funk Lab Elite and Intensive.

  • Battle Champ

    Must be the winner of the Unleash the Funk Battle.

  • Student Teacher

    Must perform duties as a classroom assistant with consistent attendance.

  • Student Choreographer

    Students choreographing for competitions this season, including those who submitted work for this year’s choreography contest.

  • Windmills

    Must perform three consecutive windmills with correct form.

  • Back Flip/Handspring

    Must execute one of these tricks with controlled landing and proper form, without the use of mats or a tumble track.

  • Kip Up

    Must perform a proper kip-up with hands, landing controlled on the feet.

  • Rubber Band

    Must perform three consecutive rubberbands, ensuring the hands touch the ground before the back and the legs are fully extended.

  • Hip Hop International

    Must be a participant at Hip Hop International. Previous participants are eligible.

  • Entertainment

    Any dancer who receives a buzzer at PAC, Luxxe or ID during the season

  • Threading

    Must complete both forward and backward threading jumps with a solid landing and without releasing the grip on the foot. Also required to perform one clean ground threading pass.

MODERN ELEMENTS COMPANY

  • Elite Dancer

    Those competing at the highest level at competitions. Modern Elements level 3 and intensive.

  • Student Teacher

    Must perform duties as a classroom assistant with consistent attendance.

  • Student Choreographer

    Students choreographing for competitions this season, including those who submitted work for this year’s choreography contest.

  • Entertainment

    Any dancer who receives a buzzer at PAC, Luxxe or ID during the season

  • Fouette

    Must be fully executed with proper technique, including three clean rotations and a controlled landing.

  • Toe Touch

    Legs must be fully extended and parallel to the floor during the jump.

  • Triple Pirouette

    A clean, controlled triple pirouette performed on one side with a precise landing.

  • En Pointe

    Student must be dancing on pointe and have passed the pointe exam.

  • Wings

    Must execute three wings on both legs and three wings on one leg with precision and control.

  • Splits

    Both sides and center splits must be executed properly with correct hip placement and pointed toes.

  • Ballet Bun

    Student must create and maintain a proper ballet bun using the technique outlined in the provided link. No external assistance allowed.

  • Jazz History

    A 500-word essay on the history of jazz dance, which can be completed as a school assignment or through independent study with us.

  • Pull back

    Must demonstrate clean double pullbacks, alternating pullbacks, and single pullbacks (right and left), starting and ending on one foot. No pre-jumping; the feet must remain on the ground before initiating the pullback.

  • Scorpion

    Must hold the leg with both hands for five seconds. Both legs should be straight, the lifted leg perpendicular to the floor in a full split, and the supporting leg turned out at the hip, knee, and foot.