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 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:
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
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!
Today the offical Urban Strides Dance crew and myself taught Richard Branson how to do the running man with beatbox legend Beardyman! It was hilarious and incredibly sureal, I had to take the mik out of him for being late! It doesnt matter who you are, if you’re late for class we will bust you even if you are one of the richest men on the face of the earth! It was comedy gold, we had a wicked laugh and the whole day was awesome. Just another rung on the ladder of randomness for Urban Strides it goes hand in hand with my monnwalk in a guerilla suit at Glastonbury on headline sunday! Check the video and drop us a comment!
Drop us a comment
Big Luv
Andy x
I literally can’t wait!
This is it, the summer event of the year. I am so excited about hip hop dont stop this year we just confirmed some new instructors plus I just got off the phone with the usual suspects, JP, Mekanikool and sasha, + Dickson can’t wait to see you all again. Jp wanted you to know that he will “smash da place” Just thought I’d pass that on! Dickson has new words for us, 08 was all about spounch but he promises he is bringing the noise. This year will better than ever we are switching venues so you will have more room, and more time in each class, so you can interact even more with the teachers after each class.
Calling all HHDS crew from last year-check out the vid and leave a comment!
If you went last year leave a comment and let us know what you thought, if you have never been but are planning on coming this year spread some luv let us know what your thinking and what your most looking forward to. You know we sell out every single year and I really don’t want you to miss out so make sure you book early this year….Oh yeah, we also thought because we always sell out we thought we’d offer you a substantial discount to help you book early, check it out its all here:
http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php
Can’t wait to see you there
Big “Hip hop dont stop” Luv
Andy
p.s. Incase you were unsure we have different levels for classes so if you are brand new to street dance but want to give it a go we have a class for you and if you are a hardcore pro who has been dancing for 10 yrs we have a class for you too! The atmosphere is dope and everyone is welcome. its all here http://www.urbanstrides.com/hhdsinfo.php
What can I say, straight nasty.
We performed on Tuesday and Wednesday at breakin convention and had so much fun. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who came and supported, everyone that went seemed to have a ball. It’s so important for us as an Urban Strides community to support as many hip hop and street dance cultural events as possible, it’s our community after all and the peeps at breakin convention put it on for people like you and me so it’s vital we reprrresssseeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnttttttt! It was an incredibly inspirational couple of days, working with Jonzi, and having some very insightful and deep discussions with Salah and Ken Swift made it an even more fullfilling experience. Those of you who came to the after party, realised that it was next level, the world popping champion jamming with the 05 bboy crew of the year alongside the living legends from the 7 gems was so dope I cant tell you. I cant imagine High wycombe are going to see a jam like that for a very long time! Those of you who couldnt make it here is our performance on the wednesday of the William Tell Overture. If you came to breakin convention let us know what night you came and what you thought, let us know your highlights. If you weren’t there let us know what you thought of the new piece in the video below you know I would love to hear what you really think.
big love
Andy x
Yo yo family,
Hope your all cool and enjoying classes. I have some sick news! Every two years we are privelaged to have the worlds finest hip hop crews perform at the High Wycombe Swan at the worlds leading hip hop festival! It only happens once every two years and I have to say the calliber of artists we have is awesome. Breakin convention is an awesome experience showcasing the worlds finest street dance crews, Urban Strides are performing on both days (represeeeeent!) and we are doing a world exclusive on the wednesday night, I dont want to say too much but I can guareentee it is a world first!
The shows are on Tuesday 5th May at 7.30 pm and
Wednesday 6th May @ 7.30pm
For all Urban Striders it is an absoulte must, we only get this talent every two years please do not miss out, plus there is also a special offer for peeps under 26 who can get free tickets for tuesday night under the “a night less ordinary” scheme call the box office on 01494 512000 for more details or follow this link http://www.wycombeswan.co.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=1072 But please hurry as there is a limited allocation.
Here is the breakin convention video check it out!
Book your tickets now at
http://www.wycombeswan.co.uk/pr-productions_details.asp?pid=2176
see you there!
big luv
Andy x
We are proud to announce that the Official Urban Strides Dance Crew have been selected to perform on BOTH nights of the Breakin Convention Tour at the Wycombe Swan!
On Tuesday 5th May, Andy and our youngest dance crew member James have been asked to perform their locking duet and on Wednesday 6th, the Crew are performing an innovative and extremely exciting new piece. We would love to hear what you think of it so if you can make it come and see us and then hit us up with a message. Tickets are available from www.wycombeswan.co.uk and check this out….if you are under 26 you can apply for a FREE TICKET!!!!!
Tuesday 28th April sees the Official Urban Strides Dance Crew closing the show for Grove Dance No 1, a spectacular evening of dance presented by performers aged between 4 and 24. The show features a wide variety of dance forms of an exceptional quality and takes place at the Grove Theatre in Dunstable on Tuesday 28th Apil at 7.30pm www.grovetheatre.co.uk 01582 60 20 80. Tickets are only £10 so come and support!!
See you there!
The Urban Strides Team
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