Intelligent Movement

PROGRAM


FRIDAY – BATTLE CULTURE

 
Topic: Battle Culture – Creative Exchange and the Exploration of New Spaces for Dance


Battle Culture is an important part of hip-hop culture, focusing not on competition, but instead on creative exchange, repartee and the experiencing of special moments. The goal is to discover new spaces together and bring the creativity to a new level.


Schedule of Events:


6pm – Presentation by Saman Hamdi: Hip-Hop’s Organic Educators

 
A look at the philosophy and educational approaches that distinguish hip-hop culture.
 

6pm-7pm – Registration of the Dancers


Dancers can sign up to take part in the allstyle battles.


7pm – Cypher Jam with Music


Dancers are invited to show what they’ve got in an open format. The focus here is placed on creativity and spontaneity. The goal is to develop new ideas and support exchange. Seven dancers will be selected by the jury.

7:45 pm – Locking Showcase

8pm – Panel Discussion: Battle Culture: Souldance & Locking

With Cris, Penny, Kupra, Penny, Kupra and Amigo.

Host: Saman Hamdi

This panel discussion will explore Japanese dance culture and the significance of souldance as well as the influence of Campbell locking on souldance and the global hip-hop community.


8:30 pm – Battles: 7 to Smoke Allstyle


9pm – JAM with DJ


An open dance session with music by our DJ, offering a free space for creative expression.


10pm – End


SATURDAY – PERFORMANCE DAY

 
Many creative dancers are active in the battle scene. The performance session gives these creative minds a platform on stage. The session is open to all dancers who want to try out choreographies or concepts in front of an audience. Improvisation is just as welcome as a finished concept.


Schedule of Events:

 

7pm – Short Pieces by Berlin dancers


Different dancers from Berlin present short choreographies that bring their dance style and personal stories to the stage.


6 short performances from Berlin & feedback from the audience.


8:30 pm – Digital Calligraffiti performance with Harshini, Mhanna Letters & Amigo


The Digital Calligraffiti project is initiated by Susa Pop | Public Art Lab and curated in cooperation

with Don Karl | From Here to Fame Publishing with the artist Michael Ang.


9pm – Panel Discussion: The Future of Theater with Harshini, Moe & Amigo

 
10pm – End