Brian Green Faculty Headshot  [Enlarge] Photographer: Melissa
Hamburg  Brian Green a.k.a. "Footwork," choreographer, teacher,
and dancer, began dancing at 8 years old. He studied Tap, Jazz,
Ballet, Modern, and African for five years from Phil Black,
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Joefrreys Ballet. In
1978, his brother, Oscar, introduced him to "Poppin'," a dance
from California. Wanting to learn more, he went to the NYC
underground between 1983-84.  By the end of 1984, Brian
understood and was a part of the Hip-hop Culture. 1984-1986, he
found the House and Freestyle culture in Roseland, 4Ds, Paradise
Garage, and other clubs in NY. 1986, he ran into two people:
Damien and Spanky, who became his full inspiration in the House
culture. Their inspiration, Brian's rhythm from Tap, his
mother's intricate Hustle, Salsa, and African steps, eventually
spawned a unique very fast footwork style that gave Brian his
name around the underground scene of NY and abroad.  Brian in
his career has choreographed or danc