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!

Yo yo ,

Just wanted to send a message to everyone to say how much fun Im having at the Martyrs everyone is really nice and everyone seems to love the sessions which is dope.  As we all know we all need to improve and we never stop learning so if you were in one of my workshops let me know what your favourite part of it was so I can do more of it in the future.  Thanks to everyone and Im really looking forward to the rest of the week, woop woop!

Peace Andy

WOW! THE BEST HIP HOP DONT STOP YET!!!  Loved the vibe this year you guys were off the chain, all the instructors loved every minute we were freestyling in the car park till 7! Big love to everyone at the event you guys are represetning for the whole hip hop community.  The locking freestyle at the end of the day blew me away 100 people all jamming together sharing in the love, AWESOME! I was so inspired by everyone who was in and around the circle so proud of everyone who was representing I love you guys, if you were there and you felt the energy drop a message and let us know how it was for you, I loved every second!

big respect

big love

Andy x

Here it is dudes the hip hop don’t stop video, edited by our main man Jaymondo. This is our summer workshop, 5 days of the finest and funkiest street dance, classes, jams, cyphers and fun times! If you were there last year or are coming this year drop a message and spread the love, let the people know and spread the word. Tickets on sale very very soon watch this space!

Yo peeps its that time of year again! Get ready! Tickets on sale soon!

I went up to my second home (LIPA!) on Saturday for a weekend of hip hop luv. Teaching the authentic nature of hip hop dance styles with Jonzi D-Breakin Convention, Ivan-Birdgang, Mouse-2006 world BBoy champion and Bagzi-House master.  Presented by Xena productions we all taught our styles to a wicked hip hop community, I had a great weekend and met some serious funk heads, a great weekend of sharing knowledge and cyphers.  Thanks for all who attended and Christina for putting on a sick event. If you were there let us know what you thought.

Peace

Andy

Yo peeps this is 3 days of Move It madness 2008, edited together by our main man Jaymondo as a little reminder of the funk! Enjoy, and if you were there let us know when and where we saw you and if you have any photos email them to us at office@urbanstrides.com and we will put them up, drop us a comment below and spread the luv! Have a good Easter!x

I have been asked to do a lecture for over 100 young people on the urban scholars programme.  This is a programme set up to help people achieve their full potential.  I will be talking about the dedication, sacrifice but ultimately the feeling off fullfilment you have when you start to realise your dreams. I will be talking about the positivity needed when things don’t go as planned and how to keep on going no matter what, ( you know, light subject matter?!) Hopefully by sharing some personal experiences it should be interesting, if not it will just be me chatting rubbish on stage in front of over a 100 young people, standard fare really! should be fun! If you were at the lecture let me know what you thought feedback is always appreciated.  have a good weekend!

keep dancin

Andy

I have had a lot of requests for my music I used at move it. The warm up cd was a mix tape I received from a friend in LA and I have no idea what it was called.  The routine we did was an instrumental and was given to me by a student of mine in Liverpool again I have no idea who the artist is! Sorry I can’t be of more help but now you have heard the style of music I use hopefully that will spur you on to follow your own music journey.  I have spoken to Dj smokey (a good friend, hip hop head and all round music officiando!) and he will put up a list of old skool hip hop tunes that should start you off so keep your eyes peeled!  The other CD I used was my own compilation album and street dance tutorial “Urban Dance explosion” there may still be a few copies left, you can buy it in our dvd section on the website.

p.s. Smokey’s blog will appear in the culture category of the blog

keep dancin

Andy