The Evolution of B-Boying
Languages
English, French Immersion
Discipline
Dance
Availability
In-Person, Online
Number of participants
300
Themes
Black Legacy, North American History
Age
All ages, Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
B-boying and B-girling (street dance), born in the early 1970s, is an integral component of contemporary black history and hip-hop culture. This dynamic street dance now has a significant international following and reputation. In addition to its roots in Funk music and African American culture, the powerful acrobatic aspects of B-boying, or “breaking”, make it one of the most unique dances in the world.
Dancer-choreographer Crazy Smooth brings together some of Canada’s best street dancers to present a show that will amaze and inspire participants and teachers alike, while educating them on the evolution of the dance, its culture and music.
Curriculum Links
Demonstrate the use of different patterns in dance (pace, direction, symmetry); describe the skills needed to perform in public; distinguish between different dance forms; explore the relationship between rhythm and movement.
Artist
Pricing
In person
One performance: 1 hour $1200* + HST
*Additional travel fees will be charged on top of the usual transportation fees. For venues located 50 km beyond Ottawa ($100); more than 100 km ($150).
Online - Video On Demand
One performance: 1 hour (40-minute video + 20-minute live discussion with the artist) $680 + HST
Each additional meeting: $60 + HST
Maximum: 500 participants for the video, 60 participants for the meeting
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
Venues over 25km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist's transportation costs.
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