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Artistic Director Anna Olejnicki started with a traditional introduction to dance at the local dance school learning Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap and Disco when she was 3. She continued to take exams compete in festivals and shows and took her teaching qualifications under the guidance of Anita Hall in Doncaster. At 17 Anna began to take Street classes with RB Productions/Showpeople Academy a model training company. This was back in the day, and if you're a student of hers reading this some of that choreography is truly authentic to the early 90's! From here her interest in fashion shows, commercial dance and Hiphop began, and she then became responsible for junior choreography for Robert Blake & RB Productions. Anna then began to freelance as a dancer/choreographer across the north. Anna has worked as a model/dancer for loads of people including: Moet, Harvey Nichols, Zara, Godskitchen, Galaxy 105, Yorkshire Post, First Leisure.... the list goes on... Along with commercial work she started to teach in the community with Doncaster Arts, specialising in Streetdance and Urban Youth projects. At this time she established classes at Doncaster Dome - which still run now under the direction of former student Stacey John-Lewis. The demand for Anna's work grew and in 2001 she established classes in Sheffield, and focused on building a Hiphop dance education company. She founded Hype Dance Company in 2005. Hype's work has ben supported by Arts Council England, Key Fund, Awards for All, and Anna has been awarded a Lisa Ullmann Travel Scholarship.Current members of the touring company are Anna Olejnicki, Paul Turner, Natasha Pusey, Alii Wood & Bboy Flo. In addition there are 7 members of the Education team teaching at the Academy and within the community***That's my story and I'd like to thank the following people who have been along this career journey with me, took a chance on me and my work, inspired me and most of all believed I could do do it. What's next.....?!!!! Anita Hall, Robert Blake, Errol Barrows, Louise White, David Matthews, Lisa Eaton, Robert Hylton & the friends I've had for years who knew I'd do it - you know who you are!

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Inspiring people with drive, ambition and focus. Making their own path, over coming the obstacles and being happy doing it.Following dreams & living it to the full. It's out there, go and make it yours.

My Blog

News : January 09

January 2009Wishing you all a very Happy New YearNEW YEAR TIMETABLE CHANGESPlease check at reception/website for some small changes to classes as from now! Also remember we've new classes to try: Stre...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:12:00 GMT

AUDITION Love2B, Plug

AUDITION NOTICEDancers needed for Love2B Fashion Show at The PlugWednesday 11th February Thursday 15th January 5.30pmAge 14+Must be confident at performing Street ChoreographyMust be available from 5p...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:04:00 GMT

New Year and New Classes at Hype Dance!

8 - Week Adult Ballet Beginners Course...To learn some of the basics!Wed 6.30-7.30pm£5Studio 2.Starting Wed 28 Jan 09 (Last one Wed 18th Feb)For those with no/little experience or wanting to brush up!...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:38:00 GMT

December 2008 News!

ANNUAL SHOW 2008Thank you so much to every single dancer and member of the audience for a great show! Through everyone's support we've been able to donate £426 to Weston Park. Get ready for next year,...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:33:00 GMT

November News

NOVEMBER 2008ANNUAL SHOW 2008Tickets now on sale from our reception  don't miss out! This year the Annual Show is going to be on the Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of November with a rehearsal on Thur...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:35:00 GMT

Hip Hop Autumn School - Lockin’ Course with Baby Unit

HIP HOP AUTUMN SCHOOLLockin' Coursewith BabyUnitBabyUnit won the 2008 UK Hip-Hop Championships in Lockin' and represented the UK in Las Vegas at the World Hip-Hop Championships in August.The main init...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:45:00 GMT

Break Exchange! Calling all BBoys, BGirls and Hip Hop Dancers!

THE BREAK EXCHANGE - CALLING ALL BBOYS AND BGIRLS!We would just like to take this opportunity to invite you along to an exciting new event& The Break Exchange Sun 2 Nov & Sun 7 Dec 08 12:30-16:30pm Yo...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:43:00 GMT

Fresh Jive, Hooch events and Hype Dance presents: DANCERZ!

Fresh Jive, Hooch events and Hype Dance presents:DANCERZ! The Elbow Room, Call Lane, Leeds, Northeast LS1 6DTCost: free b49 £5 afterBringing together the elements of street dance - House (blowing up i...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:06:00 GMT

New Website!

The New Website launches this Friday!www.hypedance.org.ukCheck it out!*Please see website for up-to-date timetable and prices
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:26:00 GMT

Hype-D Audition

AuditionHype-D Performance CrewTues 9th Sept 6.30pm (be prepared to stay for up to 1 hour)@ Hype Dance Studio, SheffieldOpen to ages 13+We are looking to create a crew of strong hiphop dancers for per...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:50:00 GMT