Traditional dances from the islands of the Caribbean Everybody has heard of the popular Dancehall styles, along with the likes of the Mambo and Limbo, however there are a whole range of traditional dances from the many islands of the Caribbean, Jonkonnu, Tambu, Oreisha, and Shango to name a few. These dances have their roots […]
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Jonzi D talks TAG…Me vs. The City
Interview with Jonzi D Dzifa Benson talks to Jonzi D, about his show. TAG…Me vs. The City. ‘The name Jonzi D shouts respect in circles of Hip Hop Dance theatre’ The Independent A groundbreaking new Hip Hop dance theatre production choreographed and directed by the inimitable Jonzi D. Curator and host of Sadler’s Wells’ annual […]
Mission Re Position
State of emergency – Dance Tour Renowned company State of Emergency are back by popular demand with their phenomenally successful Mission programme. Brand new tour Mission Re-Position, co-comissioned by East London Dance, Swindon Dance and Pegasus Theatre Oxford, brandishes four women at the cutting edge of Black British choreography. Each distinct new work expresses the […]
Temporary Sanity: the Skerrit Bwoy Story
Temporary Sanity: the Skerrit Bwoy Story is a film produced by Dan Brun in 2006 as part of his Visual Anthropology Masters at the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology, University of Manchester. The film explores the cultures, gendered performances and political expressions that form part of Jamaican Dance Hall in New York. By following ‘Skerrit […]
Urban Expressway 2006
Vauxhall Tribes Urban Expressway 2006, featuring the world’s best beatboxing, DJing, krumping, hip hop dancing and break dancing! The event, which is on Sept. 9th at Kennington Park, will house the UK’s hottest urban talents, from Beatboxing and Turntablism to Bboys and Streetdance – all under one roof in an environment that will allow the […]