Omar Yousaf is a freelance dance choreographer whose style can be described as a mix of old school hip hop and more contemporary styles of lyrical hip hop which involve a higher level of expressive variety and movement freedom than the original freestyle street dance styles. Omar started learning hip hop in the early 90's and started performing soon thereafter. Since then, he has incorporated other styles, such as ethnic and contemporary influences, into his choreographies. To see some examples of these, click on the 'Videos' page or visit his YouTube channel. 

In his classes, Omar builds a foundation in movement vocabulary and hip hop rhythm and groove. Once students feel comfortably in possession of some vocabulary, short combos and choreographies are introduced. Every month, students at all levels are given the opportunity to perform each new choreography in front of the camera, and sometimes in front of a live audience. 
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In advanced classes, richer and busier choreographies are introduced, which contain more expression and narrative. The advanced dancers are also promoted through our networks and videos, which is particularly important for dancers pursuing a professional career. ​ 

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Omar Yousaf

Omar is an experimental social psychologist, Indian classical musician, and hip-hop dance teacher and choreographer. His psychology background is in experimental social psychology (in which he did his PhD at the University of Cambridge), and has published articles on cognitive dissonance, attitude/behaviour change interventions, religious cognition, self and motivation, dispositional/trait mindfulness, and the social psychology of health.