About
We are Funk Format, a collective of dancers, performers, theatre producers, and positive role models. We are passionate about helping people elevate their self-belief, transform their skills and enable them to reach their potential through dance, music, arts and creativity.
Based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. With 24 years of experience, our officially qualified Authentic Street Dance teachers operate throughout the UK, Europe, and Worldwide. We continue to raise the standards for quality dance teaching, ensuring that every step becomes a testament to our dedication and the artistry of movement.
” Dance teaching isn’t about doing it to someone, but about
learning with them. “
– Sasha Biloshisky, founder of Funk Format
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performer, teacher, choreographer, movement artist and entrepreneur.
performer, teacher, choreographer, movement artist and entrepreneur.
performer, teacher, choreographer, movement artist and entrepreneur.
performer, teacher, choreographer, movement artist and entrepreneur.
performer, teacher, choreographer, movement artist and entrepreneur.
performer, teacher, choreographer, movement artist and entrepreneur.
Sasha ‘Mr Sasha’ Biloshisky a Russian born, UK based performer, teacher, choreographer, movement artist and entrepreneur is a member of the Floor Crusaders crew. His main hip hop dance foundation is Bboying (Breakin’), however he pursues other styles such as House, Hip-Hop dance and Popping.
Sasha is currently the official founder of the ArtGility – an innovative fusion of parkour, urban dance, technology and theatre. While touring internationally with ‘UPG Team’ for 8 years, Sasha became a co-founder of the ‘Performance Parkour (2PK)’.
Sasha has worked with artists Sean Paul, Kylie Minogue, Boy George, Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon. He has choreographed and produced shows touring the UK appearing at Festivals including Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight and Edinburgh Fringe. Also he has performed in numerous shows all over the world including as a member of the professional cast for the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony and starred in the West End production of ‘Daddy Cool’.
As a founder of the social enterprise ‘Funk Format Trust’, he inspires and guides young people from disadvantaged backgrounds using urban dance and performance parkour. His enterprise is currently supported by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Big Lottery Fund, Lloyds Bank, East Hampshire District Council and Radian.
‘Mr. Sasha’ specifically focuses on preservation of the street dance foundations and educates his students not only on how to naturally move with the music, but also how to express themselves authentically with close attention to other dance styles and movement forms. He shares his experience, inspires and educates other dance teachers and professionals. Sasha is a regular lecturer at the worlds first Street Dance Teacher Diploma and also a one of the specialist consultants for the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. (ISTD)
Mr Sasha’s skills, experience and enthusiastic attitude brings artistic productions vision from concept to reality as he works closely with creative talents of all genres and styles. He is available for workshops and bookings all over the world.
