Optus Dance Crew Fund ~ Applications close soon

January 5th

Just a reminder that your dance crew could be able to win one of three $5000 prizes from Optus’ Dance Crew Fund. Crews that have a relationship with a dance studio and are looking to represent their country at an international event should DEFINITELY apply.

Applications close on Feb 11 so make sure you apply before the cut-off date!

Visit our Optus Dance Crew Fund page for more info!


DVP Auditions 2008

January 5th

Date: Sunday, February 8, 2009
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Place: Unitd Styles, Cnr Chapel St and Brighton Road, St Kilda East

DVP Audition

DVP Audition

Dance Virus Productions (DVP) is a dynamic hip hop crew, created in 2007 by Etienne Khoo and Shane Clarke. DVP is comprised of some of Melbournes most recognised hip hop dancers, as well as some incredible up-and-coming performers.

DVP is one of Melbourne’s leading crews, and they will be holding auditions next month. Their credits include, 1st - Peninsula Crew Challenge 2006, 1st - Groove Melbourne Finals 2008, 2nd - Battlegrounds (National) 2008, 5th - Battlegrounds (International) 2008, 5th - Australian Hip Hop Championships 2007.


Get Krump’d 2009 Announced

January 5th

Get Krump’d 2009 has been scheduled for April 4 at the Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds.

Visit our Get Krump’d page for more info!


Melbourne Dance Weekender

January 4th

The Space’s 2009 Melbourne Dance Weekender is already gearing up. If you like to dance then this three day workshop weekend an non-stop dance party is the perfect way to dance your heart out on the gorgeous Victorian Surf Coast.

There are classes and workshops to cater for all dance abilities and interests with Australia’s best dance instructors, as well as activities and games once the sun has set for the more energetic!

Date 6th - 9th March 2009 (Victorian Labour Day weekend)
Cost: [5 FREE dance classes (value $75) if you pay before 26 Jan]

Confirmed Teachers for 2009:
Donna & Paul Brotherson,Vince Calingasan, Deb Cantoni, Ariel Bud & Sarah Birtles, Shane Clarke, Caitlin Wheeler, and many more…

Timetable You can have a sneak peak at the timetable on the website..  http://mdw.thespace.com.au for details.

For more info:
Download a registration form on the website http://mdw.thespace.com.au.
If you have any questions please call us on (03) 9529 3949 or e-mail info@thespace.com.au.


Fly Fresh Workshop - Jan 18

January 4th

Mr. Swoop
Throughout his career he and has choreographed music videos for the likes of Aaliyah “Try Again.” which received two MTV Music Video Awards (2001), Dr. Dre in which received a Music Video Producer’s Award (1997) when he introduced the world to the “ghetto tango” in the music video “Been There, Done That”. He received the Hip-Hop Choreographer of The Year (Male) at the Hip-Hop Awards (2000). He has also contributed choreography for music videos which won nominations for Will Smith (Wild Wild West), and Backstreet Boys (Larger Than Life). Other artists that he has done choreography for include Whitney Houston, Sisqo, Limp Bizkit, Enrique Iglesias, Mary J. Blige, Jessica Simpson, Master P, Mario Winans, Boys II Men, Mya, P.Diddy, and Snoop Dogg, and more.


Battlegrounds 2008 Videos

December 13th

Groovedance won’t be uploading all the videos for Battlegrounds this year. But here’s a few links to some of the performances that are up on youtube!

Sweet and Sour - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJfP3bp0A6c
Exquizyth - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prpQLmKQ7DQ
Psyke - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5bil58gKbc
DVP - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPdFoVyuYmM
Alpha Delinkwentz - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy9CEHigcx0
Vikings - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwNaPdUWpOk
Superhoodz - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMslPbjwai8
Celcius - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2W_fDcxOc0
B3bop Krew - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ectJOvDsM6Y

more to come…


Battlegrounds 2008 Results

December 7th

OPEN DIVISION

  1. SWEET & SOUR (New Zealand)
  2. EXQUIZYTH (Philippines)
  3. PSYKE! (Australia - NSW)
  4. FEARLESS (New Zealand)
  5. DVP (Australia - VIC)
  6. TMC (New Zealand)
  7. CLOCKWORK (Australia - QLD)
  8. ELECOLDXHOT (Singapore-Malaysia)
  9. DEJA (Australia - NSW)
  10.  ALPHA DELINKWENTZ (Australia - VIC)
  11.  Odyssey (New Zealand)
  12.  Reborn (New Zealand)
  13.  Infinite Dance Crew (New Zealand)
  14.  Dance Central (Australia - ACT)
  15.  Celcius (Australia - NSW)
  16.  Unbreakables (Australia - WA)
  17.  Vikings (Australia - VIC)
  18.  KaLADYscope (New Zealand)
  19.  Trick Nasty (Australia - QLD)
  20.  Grand Jester (Australia - ACT)

VARSITY HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

  1. Identity (NZ)
  2. FDC Supremacy (NZ)
  3. Skittle-Pop (AUS - VIC)
  4. Fresh FX & Unique Lockdown Collaboration (AUS - Qld)
  5. Superhoodz (AUS - VIC)
  6. Streetfunk (AUS - VIC)
  7. TMC (NZ)
  8. PEACHH (AUS - NSW)
  9. Gravity (AUS - SA)

JUNIOR DIVISION

  1. Voice (JAP)
  2. Kani Krew(NZ)
  3. KSTAR (AUS - VIC)
  4. Lil Saintz (NZ)
  5. Kapeash (NZ)
  6. Splurb (AUS - NSW)
  7. Junior Legion (NZ)
  8. Koru School (NZ)
  9. 1 2 Check (AUS - QLD)
  10.  Urban Lava (AUS - ACT)

Phrase ~ film clip shoot

November 17th

Phrase is shooting his new film clip (featuring Cram from Spiderbait) this Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th. The theme is based around the popular Monkey Magic story. They after some asian dancers (to fit in with the Monkey Magic theme), that may be able to take instruction from a choreographer for some martial arts moves, as well as extra roles. They need female and male dancers. If you are interested or know anyone who is interested please pass this on.

For more info contact Nate aka DJ Flagrant on 0434 613 751 or email flagrant@hip-hop.com.au


Relink the Elements 2 - Nov 15

November 11th

 


Beatphonik Auditions

November 10th