Hey guys, just uploaded the footage of the Urban Strides Dance Crew performing at part of the Young Voices Concert Tour. The venues were Sheffied Arena, manchester MEN Arena, Birmingham NIA, The Royal Albert Hall, Belfast Odyssey Arena and Dublin as well of course as the O2 with the whole crew.
Check it out and let us know what you think…
Yo yo
Hope your cool, thought we’d put this up. It’s from our performance at the 02 arena during our arena tour. It’s a nice mix of krumpin and funk plus our favourite piece of the moment the William Tell Overture. We really enjoyed performing it and the response we got was really cool. Let us know what you think, drop a comment below.
Big Luv
Andy
Hope you liked it let us know what your thinking!
Hey all!
Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all those of you who braved the icy conditions to come to the auditions yesterday. The standard of dance and performance was so high we were blown away! Congratulations to each and every one of you, you should be very proud of yourselves.
To those of you who made it through to the Crew, well done! We have a busy year ahead and lots of exciting things planned!
Congratulations to Pete, Heleyna, Max and Jennie who have been attending the Saturday training class and successfully auditioned yesterday. If you would like to step up your game and attend the one and a half hour class each Saturday at 2.30pm then now is the time to enrol before the start of term this Saturday.
Click HERE to book now http://www.urbanstrides.com/bc_step2.php
If you auditioned yesterday and sign up to the class before Saturday, we would like to reward you with a FREE Dance Crew Bag worth £19.97. We do not sell these bags.
Book online http://www.urbanstrides.com/bc_step2.php or call us on 08448 488825.
Big Luv
Andy x
Yey! The snow may have stopped the auditions yesterday but we have a new date and time!!!! Sunday 17th (this Sunday) at 9.30am at The Misbourne School, Great Missenden. The auditions will be in the main hall not the dance studio. See you there and fingers crossed for no more snow!!
Yo yo,
Here is the opportunity you don’t want to miss out on: the official dance crew auditions on Sunday 10th January at Misbourne. If you are interested in performing with one of the most successful street dance crews in the UK you need to come and strut your stuff at the audition. We are looking for dedicated, dancers with a raw performance edge who want to have the time of their lives with a strong family unit. If you want to take your dance to the next level, gain unrivalled performance opportunities and become part of a team, then the official dance crew is for you.
Being part of the dance crew entitles you to the following benefits:
· 15% off all Streetwear and DVD’s
· Big discounts on Hip Hop don’t Stop
· Valuable training from top choreographers
· Paid performance opportunities + the chance to perform on huge arena stages such as the 20′000 seat 02 arena
· Personal development, team working skills and choreographic opportunities
The layout of the audition is as follows: you learn a short combination in groups of 15-25 just like in a class. The only people watching you will be a judging panel made up of artistic director Andy and some guest instructors. You will then be selected on how you do but will also be given an opportunity to freestyle if you want it, you will not have to do anything you do not feel comfortable with. If you have any additional skills you will be given the opportunity to show it.
We normally take 27 dancers, we look for potential so if you want to have life changing opportunities and could see yourself performing in front of 20 000 get yourself down to The Misbourne School on the 10h, who knows it could be you!
The Urban Strides Official Dance Crew is regarded as one of the most successful Street Dance Crews in the UK credits have included:
As well as commisioned works by Breakin Convention.
The 02 arena on the night of an Urban Strides performance.
The crew!
Am I elegible:
Here is the story of Cyrus one of the crew members on how he got involved in the crew:
Cyrus during rehearsals at the 02 arena
I had the Urban Dance Explosion CD and DVD that Andy presents and already had a love of street dance and hip hop culture. Then I came to watch Urban Strides at Activate I realised that is what I wanted to do. The power and energy that came off the crew really connected with me, and I knew that I wanted to be a part of that. I enrolled at Aylesbury high school classes and did as well as jamming and practicing in between classes. The classes gave me a huge inspiration. It was the platform of real technique and performance training that I needed.
I was really nervous the day before the audition because I was unsure about whether I was good enough. Then I thought, there is nothing to lose if i dont go. The worst that can happen is I don’t get in, but because I wanted to be part of the crew so much I knew that even if I had to audition 10 times it would be worth it. When I knew I got in I was overwhlmed because it was the culmination of so much hard work. When I first started at the rehearsals I was still nervous but the energy was so positive and everyone was so friendly and lovely. Being in the offical crew was even better than I thought, everyone was so welcoming it felt like I had been adopted by a new family, everyone was so lovely.
The amount of knowledge and experience I have got from the crew has been incredible, dance wise and the knowledgde about hip hop dance culture. Words cannot explain the improvement Urban Strides has made to my dancing. When I first went on tour with the crew it opened my eyes to a whole new world and I realised this is what I want to do for a living. Urban Strides has shown me what I really want and how i can achieve my dream. Don’t worry if you have never been to an audition before. Going along to the audition and being part of the crew was a life changing experience for me, it could be the best decision you ever make. Give it all you’ve got and don’t be scared, there is nothing you can lose.
Where is it?
The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, Bucks, click here for a map: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=489619&y=200782&z=0&sv=hp16+0bn&st=2&pc=hp16+0bn&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
registration starts at 10.30 am go through the main gates past the main building and the dance studio is on your right.
Should you be successful you will be needed until 6 pm there will be lots of waiting around so bring a book or an ipod!
Please be aware the audtions will be run round by round so we have no way of predicting when you will finish please be prepared to stay all day if neccesary.
AUDITION FEE :£3 payable at registration-please bring change.
The official dance crew dance captain Alex has 3 top tips for auditionees;
· Have confidence
· Enjoy yourself if you’re having fun it will show in your performance
· Relax everyone wants you to do your best
to find out more crew click here: www.urbanstrides.com/dance_crew.php
To watch videos of the crew click here: http://blog.urbanstrides.com/category/videos/
Tell your friends and we look forward to seeing you there!
When is it?- Sunday 10th Jaunary at 10.30am
Where is it?- The Misbourne School, Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Bucks, HP16 0BN
The Urban Strides team x
p.s. here is a clip of the crew opening the arena tour at the Manchester MEN arena to give you a taste of some of the incredible experiences you could have:
Check out Urban Strides opening the show …….awesome!!!!!!!!!
If you were at any of the shows, hit us up with a message!!
Big luv
Andy xxx
Tonight is the final show at Manchester before we move onto Birmingham. The choir last night was sick and listening to the rehearsals this afternoon, I think tonight is gona be just as amazing!
Am missing teaching my classes but know you will have been enjoying being taught by the other teachers and look forward to seeing what new things you have learnt from them. Hit me up with a message and let me know how you are getting on cos I miss you all!!!!!
If you were at the show last night or are coming to one of the shows leave us a message, we would love to hear from you.
Big luv
Andy xxx
PS My class massive, let me know what part of your class you enjoyed the most, drop us a message in the box below
The past two weeks have been awesome on the Young Voices Concert Tour. The other artists on the tour are phenominal and we have really enjoyed seeing them perform and hanging out with them. The Urban Strides Dance Crews performances on Tuesday and Wednesday at the O2 Arena were off the hook. We will be putting a video up of the performance soon, so keep an eye out for it!
Looking forward to next week, Manchester, Birmingham, Royal Albert Hall, Dublin and Belfast…whoop! whoop!
Big luv
Andy x
I’ve really missed teaching my classes. I hope you guys have enjoyed your masterclass teachers. I have had some fantastic feedback; would love to hear what you thought cos when we do masterclasses we want to get the teachers in that you want so hit me up with a message
Wow! The past two days have been amazing! The Urban Strides Dance Crew killed it with their performance and the whole Young Voices show has been awesome!! The kids of the Young Voices Choir have sung their hearts out and we are all really looking forward to the last night tonight and then to performing at the O2 Arena next week!!!!
If you were at Young Voices, or are going to be at any of the other Arenas, hit us up with a message!
x peacex
Andy
wow. Every time we have this event we think it can’t get any better but scheeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!! this one was all about freestyling and circles, and what an incredible difference everyone made. Some of the urban Strides and hip Hop Don’t Stop fam went on some proper deep journeys. All of the stories were told in the circles, some of which we have on video some of which we will keep in our minds our memories and our hearts. The event was definantely the most soulful and expressive we have had with so many people in the circles and freestyling all around the campus. I feel so proud to be a part of the family everyone made it such an incredible event. if you were there and you felt the same hit me up and let me know how it felt, don’t be afraid to say how you really felt cos through our own expression of our personal journey others can gain great strength and knowledge, say what you feel, hit us up with a comment below on your personal thoughts, feelings and vibe of Hip Hop Don’t Stop.
Big luv
Andy x
p.s. steph left this note on the other video thought you should see it.
Stef H Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 7:53 pm edit
Omg these past few days have been amazingg! Thank you sooo much Andy for giving me the confidence to go in the circles, and thanks to all of the other teachers for giving me some awsome dance moves 
I have enjoyed this soooo much and I am really looking forward to the easter one x
Muchh Lovee You Guyss x x
Stef H from Top 9 Massive x x x
what did you get out of it, hit us up! x
Here’s a short clip of Hip Hop Don’t Stop in the Summer when we were freestyling at the end of the day. Check out Marcus’ reaction at the end, he was truly blown away by everyone at the event and couldn’t believe what amazing attitudes each and everyone one of you had.
We are getting really excited about Hip Hop Don’t Stop next week. We literally only have 2 places left so pick up the phone and call Alison on 08448 488825. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!!!!
XpeaceX
Luv Andy
PS. Remember you can book online by following this link http://www.urbanstrides.com/hip_hop_dont_stop.php
PPS. Sorry about the sideways filming…….blame Alex!
