Breakin' Convention 14

Breakin Convention – The International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre - is held annually at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London and features dance from companies and crews from across the globe. On Sunday 4^th May Amy, Emma, James and Alice from the Dance Team were able to witness the 2014 event – which certainly didn’t disappoint.

Hosted by Jonzi D and Monie Love the line up was impressive with highlights including P*Fect a Swedish vogue and waacking collective who have supported Lady GaGa on tour, and  UK crews Soul Mavericks and Boy Blue Entertainment.

Full Line Up

Boy Blue Entertainment (UK)
CIE Phorm (France)
Don't Hit Mama (Holland)
Duwane Taylor (UK)
IN-SI-DE The Cirque (Czech Republic)
P*Fect (Sweden)
Rowdy (UK)
Soul Mavericks (UK)
Venus & Mars (UK)

During the interval the team were also able to witness an exclusive krump session with Street Kingdom from the USA, which was highly energetic and engaging to watch...

(click the below link to check it out)

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152132716070959&l=1783114172820222199

 

 

...and also view some Graff Art.

redXco Residency

In October half term, artsNK’s street dance company redXco worked with two dancers from Boy Blue Entertainment (BBE). During the residency, they focused on working on House, Hip Hop and Locking foundation styles within the Hip Hop genre.  They also began to work towards their new dance piece which they will be performing at artsNK Youth Dance Programme Showcase and the U.Dance County Platform – True Motion.

Nathaniel ‘Sweetboy’ and Gemma from BBE delivered the 3 day residency to a very high standard. redXco learnt a lot from the 3 days and are extremely excited to put into practice what they have learnt.

A member from redXco said ‘I absolutely loved working with BBE, they are amazing dancers and delivered some great choreography.’ redXco member, October 2013.

What a busy week!

After last Sundays Zygote Festival, there was no rest for the Dance Team with another jam packed week ahead.
Monday through to Wednesday saw our Aerial workshops being held at Northgate Sports Hall in Sleaford.  On Monday, participants were lucky enough to be taught by Joe from CircusMASH UK, who also recently trained members of the Dance Team.

Amy O' Sullivan, one of the Dance Artists from artsNK, came along to the workshops. When asked what she thought about the workshops, this is what she had to say "'After taking part in the aerial workshops for 2 days, I now miss being upside down and in the air so much! Although I prefered performing the still positions on the hoop, I gained more confidence on the second day of the silks. It's really refreshing to have such free workshops as it brings new opportunities for performance and to learn something new! Thoroughly enjoyed working with the circus professional and the artsNK dance team and hope to swinging from the aerial rig very soon :)!' 

Keep a watchful eye on our Facebook page for more information on upcoming opportunities with the Aerial equipment, including more possible workshops!

Also this past week, both our Youth Dance Companies, kNacKer'd and redXco were taking part in residencies Blueprint: Media and Boy Blue Entertainment respectively. 

kNacKer'd, working with Blueprint: Media, were creating a digital film piece based on Ghost Town. The results look pretty impressive!

Photo: HollyartsNK

redXco, working with Boy Blue Entertainment, were working on a piece based around the London Riots. Again the results look very impressive!

Photo: EmmaartsNK

We also have exciting news! Dance Factor is back! It kicks off in just under a month, more details shall follow shortly so once again, keep an eye on our Facebook page for that happening! You can also keep up to date by following us on Twitter @Dance_Factor and liking the Dance Factor Facebook page!