dave gets fresh on the floor

Last night we kicked it in a private dance studio in Sun Valley, Idaho, where Dave taught Shannon Engkraf to breakdance. Shannon teaches hip-hop to little kids in Ketchum and has always wanted to learn to breakdance, so this was one dream Dave was more than happy to help out with. They busted out the moves for over two hours.

dave stalling

And after the session when we got to know Shannon more, we found out she had a stroke last summer. This really gave her a scare and helped her see that there is no better time than the present to step it up and do what you want to do in life. Here’s the email she sent us at the end of the night:

Dear Buried Life Crew,

I really appreciate your effort in connecting me with something that means so much to me. I truely cannot continue further with many other deams in my life until I prove to myself that I can be the best break dancer that I can create. I have so much passion and respect for the art of movement, and I really think that breakdancing is one of the highest forms of movement. It takes so much strength and determination that it really defines the people that choose to incorporate it into their lives. Your efforts have influenced my passion in life and I really wanted to thank you all. –Shannon

We were more than happy to help Shannon cross this one off her list and can’t wait to come back to Ketchum in six months to see how her progress is with the new moves she learned. We’re pretty sure she’ll be a breakdancing queen when we get back to town. According to Dave, her coach for the evening, she’s really got what it takes. Dance on Shannon. - TBL Crew