The site looks great. Very informative and I personally like the fact that you are able to contact the members directly through their facebook or email. My favorite part of the site is the Quotes section, where you can read various quotes on the groups’ influence in this world. No dance group site would be complete ofcourse without video clips, and this site features many of their past performances. Be sure to check it out when you get a chance!
http://www.thelockersdance.com

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Dope clip we found produced by YAK Films featuring Oakland, CA crew “Turf Feinz”. Got so much respect for the new things this generation of dancers are doing. I wasn’t really intrigued about Turf Dancing before, but the more I watch the better dancers who do it, the more I appreciate it. Very raw and spontaneous, it reminds me of today’s version of how Freestyle Hip-Hop dancing was in the early 90s. Props to these guys and also YAK Films. Check out more by YAK Films youtube channel. Check out the Turf Feinz website at www.turffeinz.com

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Oakland-based hip-hop legends Hieroglyphics and Souls of Mischief have teamed up with bay-area streetwear staple Adapt on a collaborative tee shirt project entitled ‘93 til. A nod to the Soul’s classic anthem ‘93 til Infinity, it will be available in both black and white colorways on Tuesday, January 12th, exclusively through Hieroglyphics.com, Adaptclothing.com, True, and Status (San Francisco). Very limited quantities. Visit adaptclothing.com and hieroglyphics.com for additional info.

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Dancehall Fusion w/ Hanna Herbertson. Find info on the class here. Taken this class before? Rate it here! (*you have to be a registered user to rate)

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At the age of 13, April Bambao was the youngest member to join Boogiemonstarz, 1/4th of the dynasty of Family Royale (Jabbawaockeez, Boogiemonstarz, Super Galactic Beat Manipulators, Press Play), under the direction and training of Phil Tayag, member of Jabbawockeez. As one of the longest and most dedicated members of this influential and versatile crew, she has earned her rank and her name as a raising dancer, choreographer, singer, and performer. With no accolades or Hollywood clout under her belt, April has managed to breakthrough the filter with her sharp, yet smooth, hard-hustling dance style. April has stood alongside Boogiemonstarz, a group Full of hunger and love for dance in which each member sets their own standard and creates their own style. Their mission as well as her own is to inspire others, by revealing the changes in themselves through performance, style, creativity, story-telling, groove ability, freestyle and self control. She strives with Boogiemonstarz to remain at the forefront of the dance community in Sacramento preserving the rawness of hip-hop, while evolving into new styles. She has been involved in many projects around the Sacramento Community doing various workshops, videos and events and has now began her journey in sharing her style and personality to the world of dancers outside of her hometown. You can find April practicing with Boogiemonstarz at Step 1 Studios and teaching at Capitol Roots Studios in South Sacramento. Besides that, she likes sushi and the color purple. :)

Cost: $12

Location:
City Dance
10 Colton Street at Brady
San Francisco, CA 94103

http://www.funkbrella.com/calendar/

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Check out this hot clip of France’s Pass Pass vs the UK Jazz Fusion All Stars. Pretty dope clip. Can’t wait to see more.

Here’s the description from the author of the video:

“France meets the UK Underground Jazz, Jazz Rock Meets Jazz Fusion… Frances ‘Pass Pass’ meets UK’s Jazz Fusion All-stars. In a head to head demo… Just clear up the difference. Both sides did a demo show piece then a ‘friendly’ battle… I had fun anyway!

This is only a snippet but feel free to comment. The younger people in France seem to know a bit about their jazz dance scene in France. Put your hand up if you knew about the Jazz Fusion and Bebop scene in the UK (That’s been here since the early 70s)????”

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Here’s a great clip coming from one of our favorite dancers, Bidu out of Brazil. It’s their new crew called, D-Efeitos.

You can check out more of Bidu on his youtube page here

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Micaya presents
11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest
November 20-22, 2009
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, SF

11 Years of Honoring the Artistry of Hip Hop Dance-
Presenting Hip Hop Dance Companies from all over the GLOBE!

*********TICKETS ARE GOING VERY FAST!!!!!***********
$35 One Program
$62 Both Programs

www.cityboxoffice.com
City Box Office Phone Sales (415) 392-4400
www.sfhiphopdancefest.com

2 Entirely Different Programs!
(SEE LINE UP BELOW)

Program A
Nov. 20 8pm
Nov. 22 2pm

Program B
Nov. 21 8pm
Nov. 22 7pm

OFFICIAL 2009 LINE UP
11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest 2009
***subject to change***

Program A
Loose Change (San Francisco)
Ill-Abilities (Canada, L.A. and Bay Area)
Mind Over Matter (San Francisco)
Plague (London)
New Style Motherlode (Oakland)
Deep Down Dopeizm (Norway)
DS Players(San Jose, CA)
One Step Ahead (L.A.)
Future Shock (San Francisco)
Kenichi Ebina (New York)
Last For One (Korea)

Program B
SoulForce Dance Company (San Francisco)
Bad Taste Cru (Ireland)
Funkanometry SF (San Francisco)
Versa Style (L.A.)
F.B.C. (San Francisco)
Mop Top Music and Movement (New York)
Soul Sector (San Francisco)
Smash Bro’z (England)
Shadow Optix (Santa Rosa, CA)
B-Boy Spaghetti (Norway)
Academy of Villains (San Francisco)

2009 DANCEFEST GRANTS

The Bernard Osher Foundation, San Francisco Grants for the Arts, Zellerbach Family Foundation

2009 DANCEFEST IN-KIND SPONSORS

extenTECH, ODC School and Rhythm & Motion Dance Program, Dance Brigade’s Dance Mission Theater, City Dance Studios, Tracy Wright Corvo, Le Burge’t, Comfort Inn, Smart Water, D-Structure, SKYY VODKA, 7 x 7 magazine, SF Weekly, MetroMint,Whole Foods, Rainbow Grocery

Fiscally sponsored by Dancers’ Group, a non profit organization supported in part by The California Arts Council, Fleishacker Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, SF Grants for the Arts, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Zellerbach Family Foundation www.dancersgroup.org

SFHHDF MASTER CLASSES!
Saturday, Nov. 21
Dance Mission
3316 24th St @ Mission, SF
2-5pm

2pm: Deep Down Dopeizm (Norway) King Tut
3:30pm: Plague (London) Hip Hop

$20 for one class
$38 for both classes

TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES:
Write check to
SF Hip Hop DanceFest
(indicate which class you are taking or both)
and mail to
PO Box 411492, San Francisco, Ca 94141
or
Sign up on the day of classes.

For more information, visit: www.sfhiphopdancefest.com

11th Annual SFHHDF VIP/Performer After Party!
(Guests must be 21+ to attend, invitation is non transferable)
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
10:30pm-2am
D-Structure – 520 Haight St, SF 94117
DJ Dion Decibles
Drinks Provided
$10 Pay at Door

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ABOUT THE DANCEFEST:
Established in 1999, by Founder and Artistic Director Micaya, The SF Hip Hop DanceFest has grown to be THE event that has put San Francsico on the map for presenting hip hop dance . Acknowledged as the FIRST festival dedicated specifically to honoring the artistry of hip hop dance, the DanceFest is a groundbreaking event,
hosting companies from all over the globe.

The San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest remains unique for its dedication to presenting the highest quality professional Hip Hop dance companies and for its forward-thinking curatorial focus. This legendary event offers professional Hip Hop dance companies the level of production, exposure, and acknowledgement that they urgently deserve, nurturing emerging artists and consistently contributing to the evolution of both Hip Hop and dance. With a record of ten years of sold-out performances, the DanceFest has developed a reputation for both quality and innovation.

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