Electric Boogaloos – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk A blog from a lifestyle journo covering culture, food and style in London and beyond. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:50:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cropped-logo_2017-32x32.jpg Electric Boogaloos – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk 32 32 Five Dope Tracks is a curation of dope music, five tracks at a time. Check out the monthly playlist each month on Spotify. Electric Boogaloos – The Cultural Exposé clean episodic Electric Boogaloos – The Cultural Exposé megerecooper@gmail.com megerecooper@gmail.com (Electric Boogaloos – The Cultural Exposé) The Five Dope Tracks music podcast Electric Boogaloos – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/five_dope_tracks_podcast_cover.jpg http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk Somewhere you should go… Breakin Convention 2013 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/arts-culture/somewhere-you-should-go-breakin-convention-2013/ http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/arts-culture/somewhere-you-should-go-breakin-convention-2013/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:18 +0000 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/?p=6853 10 years in existence,  Breakin Convention continues to be a celebration of Hip Hop dance – and where else could this be hosted other than Sadlers Wells? Okay, so maybe a few other places before that, but this festival is a good opportunity to see Wells become a more accessible dance establishment, open to all […]

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]]> 10 years in existence,  Breakin Convention continues to be a celebration of Hip Hop dance – and where else could this be hosted other than Sadlers Wells? Okay, so maybe a few other places before that, but this festival is a good opportunity to see Wells become a more accessible dance establishment, open to all walk of life and ages and alive with a hip-hop inspired youth culture.

The groups showing this year will be from around the globe including, Korea, France, Spain, and USA. For the first time the festival will have a UK only night, showcasing the latest in UK urban dance style. UK groups including Blue Boy Entertainment, ZooNation (yes! the ones from the M&S Christmas advert) and the influential Plague, who move in near flawless formation.

Breakin' Convention

Big names such as the Electric Boogaloos from the USA will be performing, and will present the opportunity to see those moves you thought Michael Jackson invented, performed by the actual creators.

Others to look out for include the Next Level Squad from Brooklyn, whose moves defy natural science and bring a new meaning to the saying ‘twist my rubber arm! There will also be a whole host of all-girl groups performing including Zamounda, an ultra stylish French group who have more than a few championship titles under their arm.  The festival is set to be roaring success so get your tickets fast. The festival will no doubt be a great opportunity to see how urban dance and hip-hop style has become one of the most captivating dance forms today. (Words: Laura Thornley)

Breakin’ Convention is on May 4-6. For more info, visit: www.breakinconvention.com/events/festival 

 

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]]> http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/arts-culture/somewhere-you-should-go-breakin-convention-2013/feed/ 110 Somewhere you should go… Popin’ Pete’s Pop Shop, Box Park http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/arts-culture/somewhere-you-should-go-popin-petes-pop-shop-box-park/ http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/arts-culture/somewhere-you-should-go-popin-petes-pop-shop-box-park/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:00:34 +0000 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/?p=6723 If you’re from a gen’ of hip-hoppers who attempted to bust a move while watching Wild Style or Beat Street (on repeat, of course), here’s the sort of  rare homage to the good ‘ol days that should be in your diary. The Popin’ Pete Pop Shop has dropped into town courtesy of the legendary Electric […]

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]]> If you’re from a gen’ of hip-hoppers who attempted to bust a move while watching Wild Style or Beat Street (on repeat, of course), here’s the sort of  rare homage to the good ‘ol days that should be in your diary. The Popin’ Pete Pop Shop has dropped into town courtesy of the legendary Electric Boogaloos dancer, who’ll be bringing back the old school at the Box Park through a week-long series of daily workshops, performances, DJing, Q&As, stuff for the kiddies,  live art and parties.

Popin' Pete

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It’ll be the chance to perfect your P&L’s (poppin’ and lockin’) and learn a bit of dance history before putting it all into practice at the Get Down Social Dance Party at Rich Mix with DJ Biznizz on Sunday, March 31st. Can’t wait to sign up!

For more info, visit: www.boxpark.co.uk/popinpete

Check out  Popin’ Pete in action: 

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