Funkdefied is St. Paul’s School’s one and only all-girls hip-hop dance group. According to co-captain Fleur Carl-Klika ‘25, the group was created years ago with the goal of empowering women through dance. Carl-Klika says that growing up as a faculty kid on campus, she had “always wanted to be involved” with Funkdefied. After two years of captaincy, Carl-Klika now feels more experienced with the group and confident to organize performances. She admits that Funkdefied has evolved over time, and is happy to report that the group now encompasses a more diverse range of dancers than ever before.
Co-captain Lilly Ehlinger ‘24 says choreography led her to become involved in Funkdefied, where she has had the opportunity to compose her own pieces and see them performed. This year, she says, Funkdefied “had a lot of fun as a team” as they prioritized the hip-hop influences in their choreography.
Funkdefied member Gretta White ‘25 says she is a big fan of the group’s new vibe. White says that she loves music and loves to dance. Clearly, Funkdefied not only empowers its members but serves as an outlet to those wanting to move their hips. “Shoutout to Shakira,” says White.
Funkdefied performs exclusively at student-led events on campus. Ehlinger says that Funkdefied “appreciates the support of the fans,” and as members of the St. Paul’s community, we owe it to Funkdefied to show up and show out for their next event. Carl-Klika reports that Funkdefied’s next major performance will take place in the spring term, most likely at a sports event. They hope to best “Anaconda” from fall 2023, which Caryl-Klika says is Funkdefied’s best performance to date.
Tune in for the upcoming moves and grooves of their next number!