Now Open in 2026, Break Lab presented by ACPA, is a dedicated program exploring the foundations of break and street dance culture.
Led by BBOY PERNA, a dancer and choreographer originally from Italy who specialises in hip hop and break foundations, Break Lab introduces students to the core elements of breaking in a structured and supportive training environment.
These classes will introduce and develop students to a series of power moves, strength work, freezes, and foundational breaking techniques that form the core of it’s authentic training model. Students will explore key elements including toprock, footwork, downrock, transitions, and controlled freezes, while progressively building toward dynamic power moves such as windmills, flares, backspins, and swipes.
Training focuses heavily on core strength, coordination, balance, and body control, allowing dancers to safely develop the explosive athleticism required for breaking. Classes also introduce musicality, rhythm, and cypher culture, encouraging students to understand how movement connects to the music and the broader hip hop foundations of the style.
Break Foundations Level 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of breaking in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers will begin developing the core techniques of the style including footwork, rhythm, coordination and basic floorwork.
Break Foundations Level 2 is designed for students who are ready to further develop their breaking technique and movement vocabulary. Dancers will continue refining foundational skills while progressing into more complex footwork, transitions and floorwork combinations.
Break Lab also hosts Open House + Cypher sessions on the first Friday of each month, giving dancers the opportunity to train, exchange ideas and experience the collaborative energy that is central to street dance culture.
