http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php.  Don’t just take our word for how amazing Hip Hop Don’t Stop is, check out what past participants and Instructors have to say.

Nowhere else has an event like this and you are lucky enough to have it on your doorstep. The early booking discount runs out this Sunday so don’t miss out and book your place today! You can book online http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php call Alison in the office 08448 488825 or bring a cheque along to class, it’s that simple.

Big Luv

Andy

REMEMBER! Book before midnight on Sunday and save £20

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!

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 10^h, 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:

• Opening the Royal Variety Performance in the Presence of Her Majesty the Queen
• Filming and creating the Pure Street Dance DVD
• Performing alongside artists such as:
• Dizzee Rascal
• Sean Paul
• Alexandra Burke
• VV Brown
• Apearing on 36 TV Channels including BBC 1, ITV, Channel 4, and MTV
• TV appearances in 128 countries worldwide
• 3 sell out arena tours, perfroming in 45 arena shows including performances at:
• London 02Arena
• Manchester MEN
• Birmingham NIA
• Royal Albert Hall
• Sheffield Arena
• Belfast Odysey Arena
• Dublin RDS Arena

As well as commisioned works by Breakin Convention.

The 02 arena on the night of an Urban Strides performance.

 The crew!

Am I elegible:

• Do you have over 1 yrs street dance experience?
• Are you willing to commit your time and energy for something exceptional?
• Are you serious about taking your level of dance to exceptional standards?

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:

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!

I thought this would make you smile, a little excerpt from Hip Hop Don’t Stop during the summer.  The Style Elements crew were rocking it out! This is what Hip Hop Don’t Stop is all about, having a laugh and learning some sick moves! we also like to do things differently, locking on chairs? why not! I have had a great week at classes this week the energy has been through the roof I can’t wait to rock it out with you at Hip Hop Don’t Stop and take everything to the next level, if you have never been before this is a small example of how much fun it will be.  check the vid!

I had a chat with Urban Strides fam during the week who are going to book I just wanted to remind you the dedline for your family discount ends at midnight this Sunday the 18th October, So you need to get your skates on!   We were at 84% capacity on Monday so time is of the essence!

call Alison on 08448 488825

or book online http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php 

Let us know what you think of the vid drop us a comment below
Big Luv

Andy x

I was at My Aylesbury High class on Wednesday (A-town massive! woop woop!) trying to explain why Hip Hop Don’t Stop is so sick.  I couldn’t do it because what makes it so special is how it makes you feel, I don’t mean that in a hippy “lets sit round a campfire and sing kumby-ya” way! I mean unless you have experienced the positivity and energy at the event then you simply won’t get it, it’s like trying to describe to someone how you feel when you jump out of a plane.  You can describe it but other people who haven’t experienced it won’t get it until they jump out of the plane too. You know at Hip Hop Don’t Stop you will:

• Get personal access to the best instructors in Europe
• learn Real deal authentic Street Dance
• Discover the secrets to make your freestyle stand out from the crowd
• Make new friends and laugh a lot!
• Grow in confidence emotionally and in your dance
• Learn from one of Madonnas choreographers
• Learn from TWO! UK champions
• Be able to connect with the wider Urban Strides community and share in the positivity

BUT! What I can’t put down in words is just how good it will make you feel, the passion, the fun the energy the moments when you laugh so much you think a bit of wee is gonna come out!! All of these things I can tell you but you have to be their to feel it for yourself. It’s like that old saying you have to see it to believe it.  So I thought you should have a look about how other people feel about Hip Hop Don’t Stop, check the vid: our instructors Mekanikool ( UK Champion 06,07) Dickson ( UK champion07,08,09) and Marcus ( From U.S.A - Renee Harris Pure Movement) are quite adament that there is nothing like this in London or the rest of the UK and they should know they teach all over the world from Singapore, to Denmark!

We both know Hip Hop Don’t Stop will be one of the best experiences of your life, but you need to make it happen, take the step, jump on out of the plane!!……..Stop wait a second…don’t actually jump out of a plane that would be stupid just pick up the phone and talk to Alison on 08448 488825 or secure your place online now: http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php  

Have a dope weekend

Big luv

Andy x

This is what this event is all about! This is Segun’s 2nd year of Hip Hop Don’t Stop and he took full advantage of the week, he was always in the circle and he improved rapidly, we can’t wait to see how much he has come on for the Autumn week. You really do get out what you put in, so challenge yourself and take a positive step, be commited to fullfilling your potential because when you can freestyle with total confidence there is no better feeling.  You only have 2 weeks to confirm your place at HIp Hop Don’t Stop and the places are filling up quick you will get so much out of it I am telling you about it because it has the potential to dramatically transform the way you dance for the better, just look at Segun.

It would be great to hear what you think, drop us a comment on the vid, have a great weekend

Big luv Andy

p.s. you can find out more about Hip Hop Don’t Stop here: http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php