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- … PIECE EXPLORES HIP HOP: ‘the break/s’ mixes…
- Thriller Nights… and Mornings and Afternoons…
- Made In Kents Modern Dance Showcase (from News Shopper)
… PIECE EXPLORES HIP HOP: ‘the break/s’ mixes…
Eurweb.com – Feb 26, 2008
According to press notes Joseph “performs his dramatic narrative exploring the living history of hip-hop along with his own history. The piece “mixes a whirlwind of multimedia including turntables live feed and documentary footage with theatre dance and spoken word and puts hip-hop culture into personal historical and political perspective. Joseph sees himself as an ‘ambassador’ for the hip-hop culture. ” Joseph stated “Though I am absolutely of the hip-hop generation I don’t necessarily fit those types or meet those expectations. ” The play “offers an alternate view through alternative media into a culture or world unknown or misunderstood by many… ” Joseph stated “Though I am absolutely of the hip-hop generation I don’t necessarily fit those types or meet those expectations. ” The play “offers an alternate view through alternative media into a culture or world unknown or misunderstood by many. Joseph will be accompanied on stage by DJ Excess and Tommy Shepherd (Soulati). For more information call (502) 584-1205 or visit.
Thriller Nights… and Mornings and Afternoons…
NPR – Feb 26, 2008
cassette tapes we’d recorded from the radio. We took break dancing classes to learn to moon walk like Michael Jackson. We stayed up late on Friday nights to catch the video on “Friday Night Videos”. Michael Jackson was a big part of my early teen memories. Sent by Michelle Paul | 2:49 PM ET | 02-26-2008 I was in eighth grade when Thriller was released. My middle school actually made a special event by taking us in shifts down to the cafeteria to watch the video… On Halloween late night revelers stumbled out of the bars and into the midst of about a hundred zombies. The horde happened for the second time this year with two hundred people and a jeep sped in blasting the Thriller soundtrack just before every dance. I still get the itch to moan “brains!” and break into the dance every time I hear the song. The student newspaper posted a sideshow of the horde:.
Made In Kents Modern Dance Showcase (from News Shopper)
News Shopper – Feb 26, 2008
The company’s contribution is a so-fresh- it’s-yet-to-be-titled collection of poetic stories about connection set to elegant piano scores by composer Howard Skempton. Bromley’s Magpie Dance (supporter of dancers with learning difficulties) got an invite because it is Kent-based (the Churchill sponsors the company by offering it permanent office space) andshares Hextable Dance’s ideas on inclusive dance. There’s also the well-established Chatham-based Loop Dance Company bringing its 15 years of experience to the bill. Loop already works with the centre as part of its youth programme and this will be reflected in youth-friendly Left Luggage; an energetic crowd-pleasing rap-infused piece from hip-hop guru andSadler’s Wells associate Jonzi D. Loop is also hosting a workshop with Hextable Schools students which will culminate in a site-specific pre-show piece in the Hextable Dance foyer. “The audience gets a very diverse programme” agreed Jeannette of the line-up.