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Culture Connect: From El Alto to DC
The Bolivian musicians may practice Bach and other classical music ...
The Bolivian musicians may practice Bach and other classical music at home, but they were eager to share their interpretation of traditional Bolivian music during their performance at the Kennedy Center. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: Modern Dance Class
What happens when Turkish hip-hop dancers travel to the United ...
What happens when Turkish hip-hop dancers travel to the United States on a modern dance exchange program? Sanem and fellow hip-hop dancer, Bahadir Efe, discover the transition to modern dance is not an easy one, since the two forms are based on very different styles. Nevertheless, they rise to the challenge, knowing that the exposure to new forms and skills will help them develop their range as hip-hop dancers. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: Kings of New York
Battles or dance-offs are head-to-head confrontations between individuals or groups ...
Battles or dance-offs are head-to-head confrontations between individuals or groups of dancers in order to see who can out-dance the other. There are two types of battles, the cypher and the organized, both of which are an integral part of the hip hop culture. A cypher battle occurs when a group of b-boys or b-girls form a circle, and individuals take turns showing their moves in the middle to the cheers and jeers of those around them. Often times these battles are unplanned, friendly and social. Organized battles differ in that they are planned, often publicized events, with set rules and judges. Lil Rays takes his shot at the title of an organized battle, challenging the reigning King of NY, Assassin. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: In the Club
The Gathering is Philadelphia’s longest running hip-hop event, featuring a ...
The Gathering is Philadelphia’s longest running hip-hop event, featuring a different performing artist or group every month, as well as anyone else who has the guts to step into the cypher, or breaking circle. The show is loud and crowded, but Lil Rays and his crew don’t shy easily, taking the stage to show The Gathering what The Flying Legs Crew is all about. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: Gonna Fly, Yo!
Here’s a new twist on a Philadelphia tradition: in true ...
Here’s a new twist on a Philadelphia tradition: in true The Flying Legs Crew-style, the spirited group expresses their enthusiasm on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Philly film icon Rocky Balboa trained for his shot at the title. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: Rokafella
The Flying Legs Crew dives right into the New York ...
The Flying Legs Crew dives right into the New York City hip-hop scene with a master class at Full Circle Productions, the groundbreaking, non-profit hip-hop dance company founded by b-boy Kwikstep and b-girl Rokafella. The two dance veterans partnered up in 1996, sharing a dedication to the fundamentals and education of hip-hop, as well as a welcoming attitude to performers of all cultures and genders. Since then, Full Circle Productions has grown in size and recognition, bringing hip-hop to stages all around the world. The Flying Legs Crew stopped by Full Circle Productions for a master class, taught by co-founder b-girl Rokafella. Afterwards, she takes a moment to discuss teacher/student attitudes, language barriers, effort vs. authenticity, and the challenges facing b-girls today. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: Kwikstep
The Flying Legs Crew dives right into the New York ...
The Flying Legs Crew dives right into the New York City hip-hop scene with a master class at Full Circle Productions, the groundbreaking, non-profit hip-hop dance company founded by b-boy Kwikstep and b-girl Rokafella. The two dance veterans partnered up in 1996, sharing a dedication to the fundamentals and education of hip-hop, as well as a welcoming attitude to performers of all cultures and genders. Since then, Full Circle Productions has grown in size and recognition, bringing hip-hop to stages all around the world. While teaching The Flying Legs Crew some new moves and important fundamentals, Kwikstep demonstrates he is the undisputed master of the head spin. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: The Flying Legs Crew in NY
Proving that hip-hop is where you find it, The Flying ...
Proving that hip-hop is where you find it, The Flying Legs Crew passes the time on the New York City subway posing for photos - which is harder than it sounds. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Culture Connect: Dan-One, Alphabetical Engineer
Like breaking, graffiti art (or tagging) is one of the ...
Like breaking, graffiti art (or tagging) is one of the five elements of hip-hop culture. Graffiti artist Danny ‘Dan One’ Polonco, a self-described “Alphabetical Engineer,” meets with Venezuela's Flying Legs Crew to teach them about graffiti art form as a means for self-expression. More: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cultureconnect
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Art/Space: Music and Space: Sputnik
The space age began on October 4, 1957 when the ...
The space age began on October 4, 1957 when the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite.