“Earn Your Stripes” Training incentive Program

Groovebox Vision Statement

Our vision is to create an atmosphere of kindness, integrity, and respect throughout our Groovebox dance community. Our talented staff is committed to encouraging leadership skills, developing self-confidence, and building a strong foundation of dance techniques with each of our students. We are also dedicated to paying homage to the origins of HipHop and other street dance cultures through education which we see as a vital part of the Groovebox experience.

What is the “Earn Your Stripes” Incentive Program? 

“Earn your Stripes” is an innovative system that inspires our students to show their progress in street dance as well as life. It serves as a driving force for our dancers to advance through five levels of proficiency in both dance skills and knowledge. Kids can start the program as young as 7 years old (Hip Hop division). They can choose to purchase at a monthly rate which includes specialty training with the masters and their backpack. 

With each level achieved, a newly earned stripe and a signed certificate from our GB team is awarded to recognize our dancers’ hard work and determination.  At the final stripe, dancers receive a certificate signed by our international experts and pioneers. Plus, our students get to add their stripes to their Groovebox backpack!


Students can qualify at each of the five different colour levels in a variety of ways including:

  • sharing of knowledge 

  • workshop attendance

  • attending a Groovebox event

  • volunteering 

  • hours of training

  • being a good human


This is how we do it…

  • teach new techniques

  • monitor student progress

  • proper dance vocab and ongoing education

  • history of dance style review

  • Groovebox (*GB) Recognition Buttons

    • (for kindness, teaching, teamwork, courage or games.)

  • exclusive training with the best!

Learn more about each Stripe Level and how to earn them!

    • List a minimum of 3 Street Styles within Hip Hop culture

    • know the Groovebox studio motto “Our first step is Kindness, Each one teaches one how to show up with integrity and treat others with respect”

    • complete a 5 question HIP HOP scavenger hunt
      (Answers found on the studio walls.)

    • 25 hours of training

    • Do the GB All styles warm up showcasing Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll, Pop, Stop and wave in front of GB directors 

    • You receive your graduation certificate signed by the GB team

    • You will get your newly earned Stripe sewn to your backpack

    • attend one masters workshop or Jam 

    • complete a 10 question HIP HOP scavenger hunt
      (Answers found on the studio walls.)

    • freestyle for at least 30 seconds - showcasing key elements and fundamental steps learned from the GB all styles warmup and techniques from class

    • earn at least 1 *GB recognition button 

    • 75 hours or training

    • attend two masters workshops or Jams 

    • write a 15 question Street Styles quiz and get 80% 

    • freestyle for 1 min. using techniques from at least 2 street styles 

    • earn at least 2 *GB recognition buttons 

    • 150 hours of training

    • attend 3 masters workshops or Jams

    • write a 20 question Hip Hop and Street Styles quiz  getting (80%) 

    • demonstrate two moves from each street style

    • freestyle for at least two minutes showcasing techniques and concepts within 3 street styles

    • Earn at least 4 *GB recognition buttons 

    • 300 hours of training m description

    • attend 6 masters workshops or Jams

    • 1 short written exam

    • 1 practical exam in front of GB directors and one of the masters over Zoom (or in person) demonstrating skill in at least 3 street styles 

    • freestyle for at least 3 minutes showcasing proficiency 

    in multiple styles

    • earn at least *5 GB recognition buttons 

    • receive a signed certificate by our international expert trainers

    • 500 hours of training 

We are thrilled to have the privilege of taking our students on a journey through Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture, History, and Technique - learning more about the dance styles we love!

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