Curated and hosted by UK hip hop pioneer Jonzi D, this is an awe inspiring weekend of exceptional performances from world champion b-boy crews to cutting edge street dance companies – live on stage.
This year’s line-up features the breathtaking and dynamic world champion bboy crew The Ruggeds (Netherlands); cutting edge hip hop dance from BirdGang Dance Company (UK) tackling subject of addiction; a moving solo celebrating black beauty with music by Nina Simone from French dancer Antoinette Gomis (France); a comedic duet from Sample Culture (Netherlands) and the renowned popping trio Femme Fatale fresh out of LA.
The line-up also features outstanding local acts, including Block 1750, Chase Evered, Whole Milk, Breaking Barriers, The Freak Show, Bboy Factory, Love Es Love and Side by Side. All this and more will guarantee an unforgettable experience!
A Sadler’s Wells Project
Breakin Convention
Hip hop Dance Theatre, International hip hop dance crews, Local Crews,
Tickets include Pre-show: Dance workshops, Graffiti, DJs, Freestyle sessions
303Jam
Free, Concert, Beatboxing, Spoken Word Poetry, Workshops, Join the Cypher
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Jonzi D is the founder and Artistic Director of Jonzi D Projects and Breakin’ Convention. A dancer, spoken word artist and director, he is the foremost advocate for hip hop who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades.
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