Vegas Shakedown 10

Vegas Shakedown 10 is on its way and is becoming a very large event in both the Vegas scene and even the Utah scene.  The Las Vegas scene has a very large and inviting scene.  Vegas seems to be the center point for many mid west areas including California, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah.  These events pull Bboys from all these regions into one location to battle and jam.  The Vegas scene is really well known for the strong competition and drive they have for Bboying.  You have a large array of amazing Bboy crews.  These crews include Battle Born, Knucklehead Zoo, Full Force, Rock Steady Vegas, and even young strong crews like Runaway Tribe.

Another strong driving force to this scene is a man by the name of Vee.  Vivek Narang is the one that runs the Vegas Shakedown events and really helps put the scene in a good position.  Running an event like these is very difficult and for someone like Vee to really put the effort into strengthening the Bboy scene, he must be commended for that.

This not only affects the Vegas scene but it really affects the Utah scene as well.  There are four crews that are registered for this particular event that are all Utah based crews.  This is really great for the Utah scene because it pushes the Bboys here to grow stronger and push themselves beyond the state.

Though going to Vegas Shakedown is a little more difficult for those just wanting to watch an event like this, footage is generally posted on youtube the following week.  Here are some clips of the older Vegas Shakedowns.

Creating a new revolution at the U

Winter is coming

There has been a slight issue with our ever growing funk night.  Due to violence in other areas of Utah regarding public music events, we had to cancel funk until further notice.  Although this may be a loss for the dance scene, it may be a secret seed that will sprout into something much greater.  The U has been an area that is looking for a strong diverse group.  One thing that I have noticed that the U is really lacking is an urban dance group or club.  This is something that can revolutionize the dance scene and even the scene at the U.  In order to pull people closer and to pull dancers closer, they must be able to coordinate in an event that is safe and fun.  Funk night was a great idea but lacked the sense of security with only a few people looking after it.  However, with something that can be slightly more official, it may bring more people that are interested in any sort of urban dance.  Whether this be bboying, locking, popping, or choreography.

With many dance studios lacking a sufficient urban dance section, and even the lack of events surely hurt the scene at Utah.  But with the talent that we have here,  it is very easy to start a strong scene with something like this at the U.

For everyone that goes to the U, be on the lookout for an Urban Dance Club soon.