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Frank's passion for teaching and love of dance touched the lives of countless artists both in NYC and worldwide. Frank will be deeply missed, but never forgotten, as his spirit will live on in our studios and inspire future dancers one "VOP" at a time.
...Read moreFrank's passion for teaching and love of dance touched the lives of countless artists both in NYC and worldwide. Frank will be deeply missed, but never forgotten, as his spirit will live on in our studios and inspire future dancers one "VOP" at a time.
Entertainers, students, and dance teachers from all over the world come to study with Frank Hatchett. Frank has continuously toured the country giving master classes, and making special guest appearances. In addition, Frank has been one of the featured master teachers for the annual Jazz Dance World Congress.
The Hatchett style is a blend of strength, funk, and individual interpretation, with an emphasis on selling your performance. Associated exclusively to Frank Hatchett, his unique energy and spirit have come to be called VOP. This signature VOP style is also available on DVD or VHS as part of a new series of instructional videos produced in part by Broadway Dance Center.
Aside from teaching, Frank has choreographed for all aspects of the entertainment industry. ABC’s Good Morning America dubbed him “The Doctor of Jazz.” CNBC’s television documentary, Real Stories featured a series on Frank, which later won an Emmy Award. Mr. Hatchett has also been featured on MTV’s The Real World, and VH1’s Driven. In 2000, Frank Hatchett and Nancy Myers Gitlin co-authored the popular book titled Frank Hatchett’s Jazz Dance. Frank was also honored as one of the recipients of the Fred Astaire Awards in 2002.
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In loving memory of Frank Hatchett.
Class Descriptions
In this class students not yet familiar with dance terms learn through doing while being patiently taught. The music is great and the energy and enthusiasm make it easy to dance!
At this point the student has a general knowledge of basic dance moves, their names and how to execute them. The warm-up combines modern, jazz and stretch and the combination is a little more challenging. As in all Frank's classes the heat is definitely on!
This class is for the dancer with training and experience. Frank combines his unique funky groove with jumps and turns in an engaging high energy style.