Brighton

Line-up

Friday 25th May

B3 (UK)

Shake (UK)

Funkstarz (UK)

Frank Ejara (Brazil)

Electric Boogaloos (USA)

Franck II Louise (France)

Saturday 26th May

Avant Garde Omega (UK)

Funkstarz (UK)

Sin Cru (UK)

T21 (UK)

Frank Ejara (Brazil)

Electric Boogaloos (USA)

Franck II Louise (France)

Brighton

Hip Hop Rep

JP Omari

JP Omari is a professional Hip Hop dancer, teacher and choreographer, specialising in Streetdance and Breakdance. Born and raised in Rome, JP has created his own unique energetic style, drawing from a rich and eclectic range of musical influences.  He is a founding member of the Floor Crusaders, an award winning breakdance crew, Rehearsal Director for the Funkstarz (a hip hop youth dance company), and is Brighton & Hove Dance Development Coordinator.

JP teaches, judges and performs extensively throughout the UK.

Recent achievements include winner of Vauxhall Tribes Regional Hip Hop Competition (Nov 2006), choreographer for a short dance film for Channel 4 and as a competitor on BBC1’s Strictly Dance Fever 2006 as part of the popular duo JP & Stacey.

Email:  jp_omari@yahoo.com

Website: www.streetfunk.co.uk

Workshops

Local activities / events

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

SATURDAY 26 MAY

Electric Boogaloos (USA)

11:15-12:45            

Created in the 70's by the Electric Boogaloos and the Fabulous Lockers, poppin'™ involves the flexing of your muscles and the snap of your legs to the beat of the music, and Locking is the funkiest dance ever.  If you've always wanted to have a go, but never quite dared, then take a chance on this class - you won't be disappointed!

Frank Ejara (BRAZIL)

13:00-14:15            

Entertaining and skilled Brazilian artist Frank Ejara teaches this general level Lockin' workshop. Lockin' was invented in the late 1970s by Don Campbell and was originally called the Campbell Lock.  Lockin' involves short pauses or locks combined with steps, points and claps with a strong sense of humour.

Franck II Louise (FRANCE)

14:30-15:45            

Drop It! is a masterpiece of hip hop dance theatre.  Join the Company for a high powered breakin’ workshop that covers the foundation moves and has a strong musicality.  Plus a unique opportunity to learn some of the choreography from Drop It!

VENUE

Brighton Youth Centre, 64 Edward Street, Brighton BN2 0JR (10 min walk from Dome Theatre)

TICKETS

All tickets £10.

To reserve a place in advance call 07733 404399 or buy tickets at the merchandise stall at Breakin’ Convention, Dome Theatre on Friday 25 May (if you already have a ticket for the show). All tickets must be purchased in cash.  Tickets are limited and subject to availability.

Saturday 28 April 2007

BHHF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME TASTER DAY

10am-2pm / FREE all day @ AudioActive2

Brighton Youth Centre, 64 Edwards St, Brighton BN2 0JR

For further information and how to sign up to the FREE Educational Workshop programme that runs from APRIL – JULY then please contact:

Adam Joolia

office@audioactive.org.uk / 01273 680850
www.audioactive.org.uk

Mon 14th May 07 (provisional) - Brighton Hip Hop Festival Workshop Programme starts 

Bboy Class (General Level - £5)

Thursdays 5.30pm til 7pm

University of Brighton Cockcroft Gym

Newstyle Hip Hop / Streetdance Class (General Level - £5)

Wednesdays 7pm til 8.30pm

Brighton Youth Centre

Bboy Training Session (All welcome - £2)

Tuesdays 6pm til 9pm

University of Brighton Falmer Gym A

New Moves (Newstyle Hip Hop)

Juniors – 10 yrs to 14 yrs

Saturdays 10.30am til 12pm

Seniors – 14 yrs+

Saturdays 12pm til 1.30pm

To find out more about any of the events listed above or how to be involved in Breakin' Convention Brighton, please contact JP Omari.

www.southeastdance.org.uk

www.bhhf.org

www.brightonhiphop.com
www.rarekind.co.uk

www.audioactive.org.uk

www.kalaphool.com

www.streetfunk.co.uk