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Behind The Name,
“RA Stylez”
In Egyptian mythology, Ra was both the ruler of the gods and the father of all creation. He was associated with light and considered to be a physical manifestation of that element as well as time itself.
We chose the name RA (raw styles) to denote that we are inspired by many dancers who have a vision and lead like Egyptian god RA. We incorporated the 5 elements of hip hop into our logo to honor the street elements of dance culture, which is what makes all our creations possible!
The vision is to bring together a wide variety of talented dancers and instructors, creating an inspiring atmosphere that will push each participant's dancing to the next level. We want passionate dancers who lead by example both in and out of the classroom. Our focus is on foundational training, and getting back to the roots of hip hop culture.
A year after operating RA Stylez Company out of Dancefusion Academy of Dance, Richard and Josh opened RA Stylez Studio. They built the studio from the ground up within four short weeks and now have a place their dancers can call home. Their goal was to create a fun and safe learning environment for all their students and their families.
Meet The Founders
Richard Andries
Richard Andries stands as a prominent force in Edmonton's Hip Hop dance scene and throughout Alberta. Infusing his classes with vibrant energy and unwavering passion, he remains committed to sharing his vision of the positive influence of hip hop culture in daily life. His personal dance style draws deeply from the foundations of hip hop, encompassing popping, locking, breaking, house, and newer forms like Krump and Street dance. This influence has driven him to seek guidance and training from distinguished figures such as Popin' Pete, Suga Pop, Mr. Wiggles, Caleaf Sellers, Bradley Rapier, and Duece, among others.
Credits:
In 2005, Richard was chosen to assist Bradley Rapier at the Dance Xtreme convention in Detroit. Co-leading "Rhythmic Flow Productions" with Urban Metropolis, he has orchestrated captivating shows featuring renowned groups like Jabbawockeez, Super Cr3w, Fanny Pak, and Supreme Soul from America's Best Dance Crew, where his crew, White Chocolate, mesmerized audiences. Richard has graced the stage alongside international acts including Chris Brown, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, and Ashanti, showcasing his versatility. Notably, White Chocolate performed at the Alberta centennial event in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II. Richard's star power extends to Kreesha Turner's "Bounce With Me" music video, directed by the esteemed Little X.
In a realm where he's honed his craft, Richard has also given back to the community. He's the owner and director of "Represent," one of Canada's premier street dance competitions in its 10th season, attracting the nation's top talents. Through his street dance company, RA Stylez, partnered with Josh Capulong he imparts his expertise. Additionally, they have established a comprehensive dance studio (RA Stylez Studio) where enthusiasts can receive training and master the fundamentals of hip hop. With extensive experience, Richard Andries continues to elevate the hip hop landscape while nurturing the next generation of dance talent.
Instagram handle: @rfprichard
Josh Capulong
In 2009, Josh Capulong joined his first hip hop crew NXG Company. Not long after he would become a Co-Director for the Company and compete at an international level. He would later join White Chocolate as well to compete and do live performances with. Over the years Josh has shared his craft of teaching throughout Canada, Korea, Singapore, and the United States including Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. As a dancer, Janet Jackson, Tsar B, Nelly, Sean Kingston, Ace Hood, Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul and Jabbawockeez are just a few of the artists in the industry that Josh has performed alongside.
Most recently he played the role of “Tondo” in the world premier of Prison Dancer the Musical (Citadel Theatre, National Arts Centre) in addition to assistant choreographer, dance captain, and fight captain. He has also choreographed and been a part of the production for a live circus, several artists, commercials, and music videos. Some of his work includes K-pop group NCT Dream (Korea), Juno nominated Josh Sahunta(Canada), Lia Cole(Canada), Opening acts for "Immortal Pursuit" One championship Singapore, Energy(Los Angeles), TSN Special Olympics, Alberta Winter Games, Luminos the Light of Inspiration (Circus), “It looks like me” United way campaign kickoff, United way #UNIGNORABLE Kickoff, Coca Cola Presents WEMFest and commercials for Mattress Mattress and Ford. Not only has Josh achieved numerous successes in his dance career, but he has also utilized his passion for dance to give back to the community at a local level with the opening of Ra Stylez Studio, a co-ownership with Richard Andries. In addition to this, Josh has combined his love for fitness and dance by creating Street Step Fitness, a unique program offering an innovative way to stay active, have fun, and get an effective workout, all while enjoying the atmosphere of a hip hop class fused with a step fitness workout.
Incorporating many aspects of his surroundings into his own, Josh’s utilization of new age style, emphasizing on intricacy, musicality, and versatility gives him a unique touch as a dancer and choreographer.