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Aftermath Dancers: All-Female Hip Hop Crew

Check out this new demo reel from Aftermath dancers, an all-female dance crew from Montréal. Aftermath is managed by Ivana Junek, director of Studio A i…

Posted May 27, 2011

Royal Flush @ Monsters of Hip Hop 2011 | Performance

Monsters of HipHop Dance Convention: Royal Flush

Now in its eighth touring year, the Monsters of HipHop Dance Convention hits Toronto May 21st and 22nd. The event is a two-day workshop with top profes…

Posted May 17, 2011

Keep it Fresh (Vol. 1): 1 on 1 Freestyle Dance Battle -Semi Finals (Pyro vs Sonic)

Twisted Ankles Dance Crew: Pyro vs. Sonic

This recent battle video from Keep It Fresh Vol. 1, which took place April 14th, hightlights Adam “Sonic” Cox and Andrew “Pyro” Chung in the semi-final …

Posted April 26, 2011

Gravity of Center (Victor Quijada) - RUBBERBANDance

Rubberbandance Group: Gravity of Center

This past Tuesday, Rubberbandance Group premiered Gravity of Center in Montréal, and will continue the run through April 21st. The work features …

Posted April 14, 2011

Christina Aguilera - Not Myself Tonight (Nexx Level) [HD]

Nexx Level Dance & Theatre: The Human Condition

Check out this promo video of NexxLevel Dance Theatre & Music, showcasing the choreography of Artistic Director Chris Clarke to Not Myself Tonight

Posted April 8, 2011

Tara Wilson: Strengthening Hip Hop in Calgary

The April 2011 issue of The Dance Current print magazine includes an item about Tara Wilson and her work as an independent artist: “Tara Wilson is bri…

Posted March 24, 2011

Baby Boyz Dance Group: Three Boyz,Three Countries and One Dream

Running March 24th through 26th in Toronto, dance Immersion’s 2011 showcase will feature Baby Boyz Dance Group and presents their work Three Boyz, Th…

Posted March 23, 2011

Universal Vibes: ASL Inspired Hip Hop

A new dance group has hit the Toronto scene with an innovative approach to its work. According to its new YouTube channel, Universal Vibes claims to be…

Posted January 18, 2011

Gadfly Hiphop Choreography "Making a Scene"

Gadfly: Ofilio and Apolonia

The December 2010/January 2011 issue of The Dance Current print magazine includes an item highlighting a hot pair of Toronto-based street dance artist…

Posted January 7, 2011

Bell and Koreaboo: Cube Audition 2011 - 4minute MUZIK Dance Cover [pt.1]

Cube Entertainment Audition: Cindy Zhang

We are currently in the heat of the YouTube preliminary round of Cube Entertainment’s auditions as they search for their next K-pop stars. This South …

Posted January 3, 2011

Compagnie Rêvolution (Anthony Égéa): Urban Ballet

Also performing at CINARS next week is France’s Compagnie Rêvolution, which will present excerpts from Urban Ballet (2008).Choreographed by Arti…

Posted November 11, 2010

Stacey Tookey's "Joy"

When choreographer and dancer Stacey Tookey was approached by the clothing company Sugar and Bruno to design clothes for dancers, …

Posted November 9, 2010

TUDS: Toronto Urban Dance Symposium

Apolonia Velasquez and Ofilio Sinbadinho Portillo, directors of urban dance company Gadfly, presented the first “TUDS: Toronto Urb…

Posted October 5, 2010

The 605 Collective: Audible

The 605 Collective is currently on a tour of BC, showcasing excerpts of Audible alongside Amber Funk Barton’s Hero and Heroine. Audib…

Posted September 23, 2010

MANIFESTO Presents CANADA PRO 2009 BBOY Championships

Manifesto Hip Hop Festival: Canada Pro Dance Competition

On Saturday September 25th Toronto heats up with the Canada Pro Dance Competition at the 2010 Manifesto Hip Hop Festival. This is the city’s biggest b…

Posted September 22, 2010

Over the Influence: Urban Dance in Vancouver

This video from Grounded TV features an interview with Over the Influence (OTI), who performed yesterday in Vancouver as part of the Dance Allsorts ser…

Posted September 20, 2010

Allende Arts Festival: Lady Noyz

On September 11th, the Allende Arts Festival in Toronto is hosting Familia Saturday with activities for children of all ages. The festival, founded seve…

Posted September 9, 2010