She is Maria Filippidou and has been dancing professionally for the last 15 years. She started with funky jazz and hip hop, trying many different types of dance, while for the last 10 years she has been specializing in dancehall. Dancehall is a street style dance that originated in Jamaica. In recent years it has spread all over the world, winning the hearts of many dancers and non-dancers alike, because of its intense rhythm and culture. Dancehall does not distinguish gender or age, as everyone can dance this genre. 10 years ago she created her dancehall group, Slap Weh Unity. They have participated in competitions in France, Italy and Germany, representing Greece, and have participated in numerous events, festivals and competitions, winning medals. Personally, he has taken part in many dancehall battles, winning first place 3 times and second place 4 times, and is now invited as a judge. In Thessaloniki he has organized numerous events, seminars, competitions and dancehall parties, bringing choreographers and dancers from Jamaica and Europe.
“My goal is to grow my family, Slap Weh Unity, even more and to spread dancehall culture in Greece. In this course, you will learn not only the steps of dancehall, but also the value of cooperation and solidarity within our dance community. Together, we will explore the rhythm and energy of dancehall, and learn how you can express yourself through dance. You will be taught steps and choreography that allow you to express yourself and dance freely.”