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BREAKIN' CONVENTION 2010
Breakin' Convention is Sadler's Wells' critically acclaimed international festival of hip hop dance theatre, returning for its seventh year from Saturday 1 - Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2010 - reserved seating available - so early booking is strongly advised.
ADAD DANCE
Annette Walker, Ithalia Forel, H Pattern and Alesandra Seutin have been selected as the four winners of ADAD's Trailblazer's Fellowship for 2009/10. Each has been awarded a bursary of £2000.
THE SURGERY
The Surgery is back for 2010! Hosted by Jonzi D, The Surgery is a regular showcase of new Hip Hop Theatre work in March, June and October each year.
PIED PIPER
Join the hip-hop dance revolution as East London's largest and most innovative street dance troupe, Boy Blue Entertainment, take to the Barbican stage with Pied Piper an adrenalin fulled explosion combining original choreography with a bold urban soundtrack.
INTO THE HOOD
The award-winning smash hit from the West End and two Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, Into the Hoods features groovy tunes and wicked dance moves and includes music from Massive Attack, Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas and others.
DAY OF DANCE
'U Can Dance' held in Kennington is a series of dance workshops for the community to learn and appreciate various techniques and styles. There will be a Black history month special on Nov 8th 09.
CLASSICALLY BRITISH
Classically British Interactive Workshop, part of Black History Season 2009, for the past seven years Classically British has delivered a powerful performance of modern ballet by some of Britain's top black British ballet dancers, organised by the Mark Elie Dance Foundation.
JEFFREY DANIEL DANCE
Jeffrey Daniel was choreographer and personal dance teacher to Michael Jackson UK Dance Master Classes throughout the UK in November 09.
BALLET BLACK
Pioneering company Ballet Black perform their biggest show to date on July 2nd at the Hackney Empire, following sell out performances at the
Linbury Studio Theatre at the Royal Opera House.
JONZI D
Jo-Ann Hamilton caught up with Jonzi D to discuss the upcoming Breakin Convention 2009 at Sadlers Wells, hip hop theatre, his opinions and artistic expression.
DANCE IN JAMAICA
Summer Dance Intensive in Jamaica with L'ACADCO Dance Company. A special trip to Jamaica is being organised for UK dance professionals, enthusiasts and lovers of Caribbean dance culture, interested in attending this program.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
State of Emergency announce their Mission National Showcase Tour for 2009 with Mission Possible - Dads and Lads Move - A dynamic new show in three parts taking an explorative look at the male psyche.
AFROCATS
Magdalen Bartlett from Afrocats will be in London during October 08 to December 08 providing Caribbean and African Dance workshops and projects in schools teaching traditional West African dance and Caribbean dance from Barbados.
DANCE FOUNDATION DEGREE
This exciting new course works in partnership with IRIE! dance theatre providing students with the experience of working with a professional dance company.
PROCESS 08
Breaking Cycles and The Martin Harris Centre at The University of Manchester present Process08 Hip Hop Theatre Workshop Festival 4th – 16th August 2008
TRADITIONAL CARIBBEAN DANCE
Jonkonnu, Tambu, Oreisha, and Shango to name a few
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