Written by Azazel RK (guest-writer/dancer from Los Angeles, California) As we progress in our dance style, we push the boundaries of where our style can find itself. Upon encountering these boundaries the hardest part is developing a set of tools that will aide us in our exploration. Common methods for exploration include acts like: cyphering …
Outward Perspective for Inward Progression | By Azazel RK | #SXSTV Read More »
All and open styles battles are easy to come by these days especially in the States, but separating yourself from the typical “styles” battle requires more creativity. The confusion of judges on decisions, finding the perfect all/open styles DJ, and helping dancers understand the difference are only some of the issues which have been raised …
Legends In The Making Open Styles League | Feature with “Koncept” | #SXSTV Read More »
“To honor and celebrate women in the culture by having women be the creators and producers of the work presented“ states Michele Byrd-McPhee, Founder/Executive Director with Ladies of Hip Hop Festival (LOHH). Empowerment seems to be realest verb explaining why after 10 years of annual events, Michele Byrd-McPhee continues to inspire, motivate, and honor women in Hip Hop …
Fresh and Fly Productions has been holding it down covering and throwing events for the Sacramento street dance scene since 2012. Sacramento continues to produce amazing talent from the street dance community as well as the choreography scene, so it’s no wonder Fresh and Fly continues to build the Hip Hop scene in the northern …
The Come Up x The 2015 Freshie Awards Recap | @FreshandFlyPros (Sacramento) | #SXSTV Read More »
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something,” quotes Neil Gaman via BrainyQuote.com. Breaking in …
Dancer Resolutions for 2015 | Step 1: Plan | Happy New Year from #SXSTV Read More »
Over this year we have learned a lot about dancers, their dance, and heard many inspiring stories. With over 100 videos just this year, Step x Step went on the road for 11 months in 2014 to find some of the best talent in the dance community. From breaking to waacking and popping to chicago …
“Uniting Dancers Step By Step” | “Get It” Andre Truth | 2014 #SXSTV Recap Read More »
From the very beginnings of Hip Hop, and even before, getting a message out to the community and broader demographics was not as easy as it is today. Without social media networks like the big three (Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter), without smart phones, and without faster traveling communication, Hip Hop spread across the world both …
If you could spend but a few moments with us, Step x Step, and hear the stories we are able to hear you would be inspired to do better. One of those groups, Extreme Vision, are more than just a crew of dancers but family and inspirational leaders for their community and country. The amount …
Extreme Vision (Harare, Zimbabwe) | Interview Feature | #HHI2014 | #SXSTV Read More »
