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Hip-Hop Techniques and Foundations: Lite Feet with Chrybaby Cozie
October 26, 2024 • 1:30 pm
Free
On October 26, guest artist Chrybaby Cozie will teach a class on Lite Feet. This workshop will be based on dissecting the foundational aspects that compose Lite feet and how you can reconstruct, variate, or create endless possibilities once you comprehend the elemental value.
This co-curricular class series, curated by dance program alum Liam Lynch ’21 and taught by Lynch and guest artists, develops a diverse understanding of foundational techniques in street and club dance. With an emphasis on physical techniques, the class exposes dancers to a multitude of dance styles including hip-hop, house, and popping. Through the sessions, students will understand the basic techniques of street dance and will also be challenged to synthesize elements of groove, musicality, texture, footwork, and personal expression in their own individual improvisation. All experience levels welcome.
About Guest Teacher Chrybaby Cozie

Photo credit: Lauriane Ogay
Chrybaby Cozie is one of the founding fathers of the hip-hop freestyle genre called Lite Feet. Being raised in Harlem in the late 80’s was a source of great influence for Chrybaby, as it was his foundation for dance, music and the source of inspiration to uplift the youth and communities around him today. Chrybaby has been teaching Lite Feet and Hip-Hop for more than 10 years and is currently teaching at the Peridance Center in NYC. Chrybaby has been cultivating and keeping the Lite Feet culture alive for ten years with the NYC youth. And through the culture, he created in 2005 a hip-hop dance organization called The Breakfast Club E.A.T (Earning All Together). The Breakfast Club is a platform for youth to build upon their passion, talent, and be given an opportunity to promote themselves in a positive light. After the creation of The Breakfast Club, Chrybaby created The Lite Feet Nation, a community connected by individuals who were there from the conception of the dance genre to the youth who keep it alive today. Chrybaby’s extensive knowledge of Hip-Hop and Lite Feet has led him to working with artists such as Chris Brown “Kiss Kiss,” Ron Browz “Pop Champagne” ft. Jim Jones and Jules Santana, and ASAP Ferg “Dope Walk.” His dedication and love for the culture has changed his life and inspired many others around him.
Watch a short video from Chrybaby Cozie’s workshop
Join the Class
Classes are free and open to Princeton students, faculty, and staff. Alumni interested in participating should email Cindy Rosenfeld at cr17@princeton.edu. No advance registration required, just drop in!
Fall 2024 Class Schedule
- September 14
- September 21 — Locking taught by the Hood Lockers
- September 28
- October 5
- October 26 — Litefeet taught by Chrybaby Cozie
- November 2
- November 16
Directions
Get directions to Ellie’s Studio, located on the second floor landing of the Arts Tower at the Lewis Arts complex.
Accessibility
Ellie’s Studio is an accessible venue. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.