Text and photos; Linda Sanogo
I used to be a B-girl (who would have thought) but then, for some reason, (motherhood) I left Neverland.
But some boys just never grow up, and like Peter Pan in Neverland I hope they never do.
These men are training hard everyday so they can hit the floor and b(e)- boys.
By the awesome power and will of these dancers and athletes, breakdance still has a voice in Denmark and it is on the rise once again.
Emilio Sanchez (FLC) was the man behind Saturdays breakdance event, PROTECT YA REP, at Brobjerg school in Aarhus. It’s a new concept that brings people together on and of the floor.
No judges, no prices —just dance.
It’s a performance show, where each B-boy or crew brings what they have and earn the respect of the opponents and audience. And this is hardcore stuff.
The cream of the cream of Denmark breakdancers met eachother in an exhibition consisting of 5 rounds each. And it went down*
Castro(Natural Effects) VS Egil(Familia Loca/Vicious Villainz)
Bravo(Familia Loca) VS Jeffx(Natural Effects)
Benjamin(Natural Effects) VS Bobby(Kinetic Soul)
Tunde (Fox Footwork/Vicious Villainz) VS J-Sticks(Familia Loca/Flgz)
ÅRHUS/HORSENS VS KØBENHAVN
(Familia Loca, Vicious Villainz, Floor Gangz, Specifik Kidz and etc.) VS (Fox Footwork, Natural Effects, Kinetic Soul, Born Floor Controllers and etc.)
Hosted by the delightfull Mr Chara – Fox Footwork
Several of the “seniors” where there to show support and love for this sport, and also the future generation of breakdancers were there to get some tips and inspiration.
This is only the first of many events that will be held during this year. I heard a bird whispering about a major breakdance event in Aarhus during the fall with celebrity hosting and the works. I can’t wait.
During the event you could buy water or a coke to support these artist. No alcohol which is a great way to encourage young people to dance more and drink less.
If you want to learn more or are you interesting in dancing with a crew check out these studios for more info. Both b-boys and b-girls are more than welcome
http://www.stylez-academy.dk/ (Aarhus )
http://freestylephanatix.dk ( Copenhagen)
Get your updates on whats happening in the wild world of breakdancing in Denmark here ; http://www.breakdance.dk/
AARHUS EXPERIENCE SAMLING 