
LABCOAT PATCH PROGRAM
Funk Lab Crew
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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.
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HEADSPIN
Must perform three consecutive headspins with correct technique.
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Elite Dancer
Those competing at the highest level at competitions. Funk Lab Elite and Intensive.
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Battle Champ
Must be the winner of the Unleash the Funk Battle.
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Student Teacher
Must perform duties as a classroom assistant with consistent attendance.
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Student Choreographer
Students choreographing for competitions this season, including those who submitted work for this year’s choreography contest.
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Windmills
Must perform three consecutive windmills with correct form.
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Back Flip/Handspring
Must execute one of these tricks with controlled landing and proper form, without the use of mats or a tumble track.
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Kip Up
Must perform a proper kip-up with hands, landing controlled on the feet.
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Rubber Band
Must perform three consecutive rubberbands, ensuring the hands touch the ground before the back and the legs are fully extended.
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Hip Hop International
Must be a participant at Hip Hop International. Previous participants are eligible.
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Entertainment
Any dancer who receives a buzzer at PAC, Luxxe or ID during the season
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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
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Elite Dancer
Those competing at the highest level at competitions. Modern Elements level 3 and intensive.
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Student Teacher
Must perform duties as a classroom assistant with consistent attendance.
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Student Choreographer
Students choreographing for competitions this season, including those who submitted work for this year’s choreography contest.
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Entertainment
Any dancer who receives a buzzer at PAC, Luxxe or ID during the season
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Fouette
Must be fully executed with proper technique, including three clean rotations and a controlled landing.
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Toe Touch
Legs must be fully extended and parallel to the floor during the jump.
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Triple Pirouette
A clean, controlled triple pirouette performed on one side with a precise landing.
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En Pointe
Student must be dancing on pointe and have passed the pointe exam.
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Wings
Must execute three wings on both legs and three wings on one leg with precision and control.
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Splits
Both sides and center splits must be executed properly with correct hip placement and pointed toes.
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Ballet Bun
Student must create and maintain a proper ballet bun using the technique outlined in the provided link. No external assistance allowed.
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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.
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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.
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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.