FRANK EJARA (Brazil) - Som do Movimento
Brazilian solo artist Frank Ejara made his UK debut at Breakin' Convention 06 and was a huge hit. Using boogaloo, locking and popping techniques, Frank takes the audience into an imaginary world, in which sound and movement fuse with the sound creating movement and movement creating sound.
Frank Ejara - dancer, choreographer, MC (Peracao diamante), Artistic Director of the dance company Discipulos do Ritmo (Disciples of Rhythm) - has been part of the Hip Hop culture for 20 years. As well as directing works with his company (Urbanoides, A Rais e o Fruto), he has also toured internationally with Storm "Ta Limpo!" and Henrique Rodovalho "Fresta" .
Choreography and performance: Frank Ejara
Watch a video clip of Frank Ejara at BC 06
ELECTRIC BOOGALOOS (USA) - Skeeter Rabbit Tribute
World Premiere
When the Electric Boogaloos appeared at Breakin' Convention in 2004, it was the first time they had performed in the UK for over 25 years. This time they return to perform a world premiere of their piece dedicated to the memory of Skeeter Rabbit, founder member and legend, who tragically died in 2006.
This phenomenal group of dancers are responsible for the creation, in the mid 70's, of the dance styles known worldwide as popping and boogaloo. Three decades later, the Electric Boogaloos are still actively performing in shows, teaching around the world and spreading knowledge of their own and other dance styles that were created during the funk movement in the west coast.
Choreography: The Electric Boogaloos
Dancers: Suga Pop, Popin' Pete, Shonn Boog
Watch a video clip of the Electric Boogaloos at BC 05
 FRANCK II LOUISE (France) - Drop It!
UK Premiere
Pioneers in the art of pushing the boundaries of Hip Hop Dance Theatre, Franck II Louise, return with their explosive all time classic work - Drop It!
Trapped within a universe where they are forced to conform, six dancers movements are hypnotised by the sounds they hear. As one begins to moves against the force and breaks free, the group becomes unstable and the renegade is projected outside of his universe. The movements he creates go against the others, modifying the melody accompanying their lives. As the pulse of the music mutates, the bodies within the group become more individual, are freed of all constraints and able to explore their own limits…… before the group explodes.
Choreography & music: Franck II Louise
Performers: Mikael Bilionniere; Brahim Bouchelaghen; David Imbert; Brice Larrieu; Guillaume Legras; Michel Onomo
Assistant : David Llari
Light designer: Yoann Tivoli
Costume designer: Sabine Alziary
Stage & light manager : Jean-Yves Desaint-Fuscien
Costume manager : Maryline Lafay
Administration / booking: Bureau Cassiopée email: bureau.cassiopee@free.fr
Watch a video clip of Franck II Louise at BC 06
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