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Flyer for a free Bay Area Dance Week class: “Hip Hop Dance with Kato of Housin’ Authority & Medea Sirkas,” on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 5:00–5:45pm at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in Oakland. Kato is pictured mid-move in a crouched pose, reaching forward with glowing energy in his hands. He wears a light patterned outfit and cap, exuding style and intensity. The flyer includes a QR code, registration link, and event logos.

Advanced Hip Hop with Kato of Housin' Authority

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm PDT

FREE

Flyer for a free Bay Area Dance Week class: “Hip Hop Dance with Kato of Housin’ Authority & Medea Sirkas,” on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 5:00–5:45pm at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in Oakland. Kato is pictured mid-move in a crouched pose, reaching forward with glowing energy in his hands. He wears a light patterned outfit and cap, exuding style and intensity. The flyer includes a QR code, registration link, and event logos.
DESCRIPTION

Join Kato for a high-level Hip Hop experience rooted in precision, performance, and freestyle expression—set to an R&B groove. With a career that includes dancing in Michael Jackson videos, working with Dwayne Wiggins, and repping iconic crews like Housin' Authority and Medea Sirkas, Kato brings decades of stage and street experience. This advanced class is designed to challenge dancers through choreography, musicality, and self-expression. All ages welcome—bring your focus and your flavor.

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Class / Workshop

level:

All Levels

genres: Hip Hop, Hip Hop Choreo

genres: Hip Hop, Hip Hop Choreo

LOCATION

Malonga Casquelourd Center

1428 Alice St

Oakland, CA 94612

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Malonga Arts Collective

admin@malongaartscollective.org

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Kato is a veteran dancer and performer from Richmond, California, whose professional journey began in 1991 with the groundbreaking crew Housin' Authority. Discovered by legendary choreographer Travis Payne, Kato went on to dance in music videos for icons like Michael Jackson and perform alongside Bay Area greats including Dwayne Wiggins. His talent has been featured in commercials, films such as Shut Up and Dance, and even video games—including projects starring Chris Brown. Kato is also connected to Medea Sirkas, another pioneering group in the Bay Area dance scene. With decades of experience and deep community roots, Kato continues to bring style, energy, and legacy to every stage he steps on.

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