HIP-HOP POLITICS AND THEORY
educational materials from young scholars, current news, and more
YOUNG SCHOLARS
Hear from young folks worldwide, sharing their Hip-hop and Street Dance stories.
YOUNG SCHOLARS
“Stories, insights, and culture from Austin’s Hip Hop dance academy. The Method, the people, the movement.”
“They call me The Original Playgirl because I’m the first woman to represent the popping & strutting crew Playboyz Inc”
“Learn to Lock with Ceech:
Funky freezes, sharp punctuations, and expressive grooves”
“Queer The Wack* is a vibrant dance battle, workshop series, and panel discussion event held in Norway, during Oslo Pride.”
“From Lite Feet subway performances to cyphers, from rising to established talent, this is where the real energy lives.”
“Our website is a place where dancers, fans, and artists around the world come together to learn and collaborate”
“Dance is a language all nations speak and our dance floor is the ground of a nation named Waacking culture”
“Tighteyex is the founder and driving force behind Krump Inc., leading everything Krump does”
“The Detroit Jit legacy has continued and is gaining notoriety…The Jitmasters is the latest to add to this culture”
“Lead by Future of the Assassins DC/Urban Artistry is a page for you all to stay up to date with all things Popping”
“The Dojo’s history of promoting the educational philosophies within breaking is the foundation of the organization.”
“40+ plus years of history and culture of Jookin, now a world wide dance style birthed in Memphis, Tennessee”
“Ché Noir is a Buffalo-born emcee & producer whose sharp lyricism [and] soul-infused production…made her one of the most respected voices in hip-hop today.”
“We use media to help amplify intersectional stories to create long-lasting acceptance for our community.”
“Dedicated to Bay Area Culture
Vlogs/Cinematics/Behind The Scenes/Recaps, specifically of TURF dance.”
IN THE NEWS
“Freddy talks about growing up in Bed-Stuy surrounded by jazz, and how early hip-hop, graffiti, and downtown punk scenes cross-pollinated”
“We invited guests to speak about the culture, meaning and experiences of Krump dance in Boston, MA.”
“Jay-Z is facing criticism from the hip-hop community after comments he made about breaking and its place within the culture” More here
“Summer Dance Forever is an international hip-hop dance festival in Amsterdam. Days packed with battles, workshops, club nights, and more.”
“Big Freedia breaks down Mardi Gras, New Orleans culture, and why bounce music runs the city.” More here
“Red Bull BC One is the biggest one-on-one Breaking competition in the world. Yearly, across the globe vie for a chance to represent at the World Final.”
“Luke Burbank talks with Victor Montalvo (a.k.a. B-Boy Victor)…and founding members of the b-boy group New York City Breakers”
“Penn Live Arts is set to present the world premiere of Rennie Harris’ “American Street Dancer” this weekend. (Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle)”
“Immerse yourself in the energy of live DJs, graffiti walls, cyphers, emcees and incredible performances showcasing breaking, krump, voguing and more.“
HIP HOP THEORY
