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.

Meen187 Workshop

Spend Money on Knowledge


One thing that I look at with a lot of urban dance teachers or dance teachers that teach urban in Utah are lacking out on one thing.  That one thing seems to be experience.  A lot of these dancers seem to be missing that experience that teachers MUST have in order to properly educate their students on the subject. Bboy teachers here seem to teach based off what they know.  This is not a big deal as students are willing to learn whatever they can.  However, if they are paying a studio large amounts of money every month in order to learn this, it is not fair to the students.  Teachers are spending money on stuff such as new clothes or apparel.  But one thing I feel that these teachers must do is attend workshops or classes from dancers outside of Utah.  It is a rare instance when we get a very credited urban dancer to appear in Utah for a workshop.  But to travel to California or New York and attend workshop from some of the great legendary urban dancers will not only help spread the knowledge, but spread it correctly.

This is why we have such an honor to have one of the funkiest Bboys in the nation to appear in Utah.  Meen187(Dynamic Rockers) from New York is having a Bboy clinic tomorrow here in Salt Lake City.  So there is no need to spend a lot of money on plane tickets or even travel outside the state.  A $7 workshop will bring one of the funkiest Bboys to educate on the essence of Bboying.  Attending these events will not only educate your mind on this style of dance, but will also show everyone that Utah is willing to learn and willing to commit to this dance.

Fall

FALL IS APPROACHING

Fall is approaching and it is approaching fast.  A lot of people like fall.  One problem is how it affects the weather and our dancing.  Funk Night is an outdoor event which is possible due to the amazing weather tuesday nights have.  One problem with fall and even winter coming up is that it makes funk night difficult during this time.  Which comes to the point of dancing indoors.  It is very difficult for a lot of Urban Dancers to have a place to dance indoors.

STUDIOS

Urban dancers can only have access to indoor dance locations if they teach or if they have close relations with the owner.  A lot of studio owners aren't having the joy of having real urban dancers to educate their students in the studios.  They usually have their current teachers take "hip hop" workshops and teach their current students.  This is NOT what I feel is appropriate and studios are stealing money from their students by doing this.

FIND TRUE DANCERS

If studios want to teach their students hip hop, urban, or funk dance styles, search around for the true dancers that know the style and even know how to properly teach.  This will give the opportunity for the urban dancers and a chance for them to dance away from the streets.  Because the streets become cold during fall and winter.

Federation Round 2

Bboy Federation Round 2

We are two weeks away from Round 2 of the Bboy Federation Battles.
For those who do not know what the Bboy Federation is, this will give a better insight.
The Bboy Federation is a Utah ONLY bboy event held by Josh Perkins and Jimmy Karren (AKA Bboy TxT and Bboy Pyro).  This event consists of 6 Battles over the course of 6 months.  Each crew battles with a record being kept on wins and losses.  The best crews will compete in the Federation Finals for a chance to receive round trip air tickets to any Bboy Jam in the nation.  This event keeps crews focused and training during the course of the year and rewards the best.  A lot of Utah bboys have a difficult time making it to other jams mainly due to funds and lack of sight outside Utah.  This gives them the opportunity to reach out and take their talents to a national level.  It also gives other states of taste of what Utah has to offer.


Here is a look at the brackets and what crews are battling.

Be on the look out for Flavanoids crew.  This crew consists of Chacho the Mute, Monkee, Kool-Aid, and myself.  Be sure to watch for us as we are competing.

Hip Hop SLC 2

Hip Hop SLC 1