Breakin' Convention, the festival of hip hop theatre, is back so be ready to be blown away by high-energy performances from world-class poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls. There are FREE workshops and pre-show performances ahead of the main event at Lighthouse Poole.
This year's line-up features Femme Fatale (France/Mexico/South Korea), a mesmerising female trio known for their musicality, precision and technique, and the trailblazing ILL-Abilities (Netherlands/Brazil), a crew comprising of some of the world's best b-boys who have a disability.
Joining for the evening performance is the mighty TRAPLORD, the Olivier Award-winning creation from sometime Beyonce choreographer Ivan Blackstock – a powerful fusion of movement and storytelling which challenges racial stereotypes of Black men.
All this, plus incredible local talent from Poole in a day-long takeover of Lighthouse curated and hosted by UK hip hop theatre legend and Breakin' Convention Artistic Director Jonzi D. This dynamic celebration of hip hop culture will fill the entire venue from stage to foyer with a foyer programme of live DJs, graffiti artists, freestyle dance sessions and more.
In the run up to Breakin' Convention, a series of local events run by local rep Stella Mavris of Dance For All will see local crews showcase their talents in the community and offer newcomers an opportunity to get involved with free street dance and breakin' classes.
Community Event Programme
:: Sunday 19 April, 12-3pm
The Gather Unit, Dolphin Poole
FREE Community Classes – just turn up and join in
12-12:45pm - Mini Street Dance (ages 5-9)
1-1:45pm - Hip Hop Foundations (ages 10+)
2-2:45pm - Breakin' (all ages)
2:45-3pm - Open Dance Jam
FREE Community Classes – just turn up and join in
12-12:45pm - Mini Street Dance (ages 5-9)
1-1:45pm - Hip Hop Foundations (ages 10+)
2-2:45pm - Breakin' (all ages)
2:45-3pm - Open Dance Jam
:: Saturday 2 May, 3-6pm
DFA Studios, 112 Haviland Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6HW
FREE All Elements of Hip Hop Culture Day
Come and experience the full culture with graffiti artists, rappers, dancers
Open Jam - free and open to all
FREE All Elements of Hip Hop Culture Day
Come and experience the full culture with graffiti artists, rappers, dancers
Open Jam - free and open to all
:: Thursday 14 May, 5.30-7.30pm
Lighthouse Poole
FREE Street Dance & Breakin' Classes – Evening Sessions
5:30-6pm - Mini Street Dance (5–9yrs)
6-6:45pm -Hip Hop Foundations (10yrs+)
6:45-7:30pm - Breakin' (all ages)
FREE Street Dance & Breakin' Classes – Evening Sessions
5:30-6pm - Mini Street Dance (5–9yrs)
6-6:45pm -Hip Hop Foundations (10yrs+)
6:45-7:30pm - Breakin' (all ages)
:: Sunday 19 May, 11:30am-3:30pm
The Gather Unit, Dolphin Poole
FREE Family Jam – Hip Hop Taster Day
A fun, interactive day for families to experience hip hop culture:
11:30-1pm Graffiti Art (Create your own canvas)
1-1:45pm - Street Dance (ages 5-9)
2-2:45pm - Breakin' (all ages)
2:45-3:30pm - Dance Jam (all ages)
FREE Family Jam – Hip Hop Taster Day
A fun, interactive day for families to experience hip hop culture:
11:30-1pm Graffiti Art (Create your own canvas)
1-1:45pm - Street Dance (ages 5-9)
2-2:45pm - Breakin' (all ages)
2:45-3:30pm - Dance Jam (all ages)