Enjoy!….

Hi

So much happened in day 3 we had to do two videos!!! Here is the first one which features the “accident”…

and here is part 2, the rest of the day…enjoy

Day 2 at the LG Arena Birmingham…check it out!

Keep dancing!

Andy

PS If you were at the shows in Birmingham, leave us a message!

Hi Guys

Check out this short video of the Urban Strides Dance Crew rehearsing for the Arena Show. We will be performing at the LG Arena Birmingham, MEN Manchester, Sheffield Arena, O2 Arena and Royal Albert Hall with the Young Voices Concerts. We are going to being posting up a tour video diary so keep checking back and in the meantime take a look at a sneak preview of what’s in store!…..

Let us know what you think!

Big Luv

Andy

I know, and if you’ve been before, you know, what an amazing experience Hip Hop Don’t Stop is. But you don’t have to take my word for it, below are some clips of what some of the Instructors and participants from Summer had to say. We couldn’t include all the amazing things that people had to say because the video would have been massive!!! so here are just a few….

Remember, if you are not sure whether this event is for you, don’t be! We have a money back guarantee so you literally have nothing to lose. You can book online http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php or over the phone 08448 488825. If you really want to come but can’t afford it all in one go, then don’t  miss out, pick up the phone and talk to Alison 08448 488825. She is lovely and will be able to sort you out.

Big luv

Andy

PS Remember book before Sunday and you will save £20!! http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php

Hi All

Well Summer looks like it’s well and truly over! Winter is approaching along with the October half term but I can’t wait cos it’s HIP HOP DON’T STOP!!!!!!!!!!

If you haven’t done so already check out http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22020503365&ref=ts. We have uploaded loads of wicked photos from the Summer event as well as this video

Big luv

Andy

REMEMBER, book your place before 17 October to save £20!

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: