He's been the opening act for Nelly, Common, Ricky Martin, Fabolous and Pitbull, and he's currently the head choreographer for new Interscope recording artist, J Randall. He has worked with dance teams from Rutgers University, Florida State University and Florida International University. He has also taught master classes for many conventions including Dance Educators of America, Dance Masters of America, Florida School of the Arts and the Broadway Bound Dance Intensive, and he's bringing his moves to The Bahamas.
Lawrence "Larry" Albright will present a one-day Hip Hop dance workshop on Saturday, March 10 at the New Providence Community Center on Blake Road. Albright is being brought to The Bahamas by "Dance For Life", a dance-focused organization that targets motivating young people through dance.
From the most novice dancer to dancers with experience, Albright's workshop is expected to be a dance lesson to remember. His choreography can be seen in J Randall's "Spirit of the Radio" music video for the movie "Step Up 3" as well as Sean Kingston's video "Fire Burning" and "Bumpy Ride" by Mohombi Videos.
"We may have numerous dance studios locally, but it is still not everyday that you get to learn Hip Hop dance moves from an expert in the field," said Regina Smith, the dance workshop manager. "Lots of young people are interested in this kind of thing, but there are so few outlets that allow them to get a true grasp of this dance genre. This is why 'Dance For Life' wanted to put on something like this. It's new and different, and it doesn't matter your skill level. It will be fun and a great way to spend a Saturday," she said.
Workshop participants will explore different techniques in Jazz, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Pop and Lock and dance team Hip Hop choreography. Albright will also take them through the dance scenes of Los Angeles and New York.
Classes catering to children 10 to 12 years old are from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Classes for people 13 years and older will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The classes are expected to be an intense, energy-packed series of lessons that will give dancers a taste of the diverse style of Hip Hop dance.
Being able to move and crunk like the actors from popular dance flicks like "Step Up", "Save the Last Dance", "You Got Served" and "Stomp the Yard" will no longer be just pipe dreams for the people that take advantage of this workshop. A mini dance-off will be held at the end of each session.
Albright's form of instruction is expected to mesh his professionalism with a sense of fun and excitement.
"We wanted to offer this event because young people need to be involved in things that are interactive, positive, constructive, engaging and fun," said Smith. "This is a great alternative to a typical lazy Saturday morning. It will get people to be up and excited about moving and expressing themselves in a different way."
At Dance For Life, she said their objective is to look for ways to create and offer a community oriented environment that young people can go to express themselves. And that the weekend dance workshop, which is open to anyone who loves to move provides just that opportunity. And that she credits her continual pursuit of excellence to her participation in the arts at an early age.
"Participation in dance not only served as a form of personal expression but it also taught me the value of commitment, consistency, discipline and hard work, and I've always been an advocate for young people to be given a creative outlet," she said.
Dancing and moving in unison to any beat is natural for dance fanatic Keira Rahming. The 16-year-old Ballet and Jazz dancer intends to go to the Hip Hop workshop and learn about new ways to let her rhythm flow.
"I believe everyone has their own rhythm and their own dance. I haven't found mine yet, but I do have an appreciation for all that is out there when it comes to movement and dancing. This is why I jump on every chance I can to see a dance recital or participate in workshops like these. I think I will enjoy this weekend's event because Hip Hop is so raw and dramatic. It's not controlled or precise. It's about motion and just being yourself. I like how free-flowing it is and how much energy goes into it. It's a beautiful form and as far as I see we don't have too many, if any, dance studios that focus on it to the extent that this weekend will. I am excited and I anticipate seeing a lot of dance-a-holics out there as well."
Part proceeds from the weekend dance workshop will go to the Bilney Lane Children's Home. Registration forms can be obtained at Splash Dance in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. People can also arrive one hour early on Saturday to register.

Hip Hop workshop
When: Saturday, March 10
Where: New Providence Community Center, Blake Road
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $40

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