North Tyneside Council present Breakin' Convention 2016 featuring The Ruggeds, Antoinette Gomis and Iron Skulls Co. *LOCAL ACTS ANNOUNCED*
Breakin' Concention is Sadler's Wells' ground breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre featuring a line-up of jaw-dropping performances from around the world and around the corner.
Hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre legend Jonzi D, the festival brings some of the world's best poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls together to dance alongside local crews.
Breakin' Convention is more than just a show - it's an experience! DJs, dancers, live aerosol art, MCs and freestyle sessions take over the building in the ultimate celebration of hip hop culture.
"Breakin' Convention never fails to deliver thrills, surprises and a stonking good time" The Times
International artists include:
The Ruggeds (Netherlands) - high octane show from world bboy champions
Antionette Gomis (France) - a poetically emotive solo performed to Nina Simone's 'Images'
Iron Skulls Co. (Spain) - bboying merges with contemporary for this apocalyptic showpiece
LOCAL ACTS:
Battalions Crew
Custom Breaks
Dance Jam
Flava Bay