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Hip Hop - DANCE [clear filter]
Friday, May 25
 

7:00pm PDT

Planet Fly
Instant Party!
Performers
PF

Planet Fly

Planet fly is a multi-cultural collective united by a love of funky music. Experience ranges from drummer Johnny Rubato's 50 years of playing in bands such as Red Dress, Student Nurse, and blues legend Albert Collins; to percussionist Larry Rock's stint with Eldridge Gravy and numerous... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery Sponsored by CityArts 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance
 
Saturday, May 26
 

1:00pm PDT

Arts Corps Presents: 2018 Massive Break Challenge
2018 Massive Break Challenge
Performers
AC

Arts Corps Presents: 2018 Massive Break Challenge

Jeromeskee started break dancing in 1996 and has been performing in b-boy events and competitions ever since. Jerome is a member of several competitive, successful b-boy dance groups: World champion Massive Monkees, Legendary Rocksteady Crew N.Y., and the NBA Seattle Sonic's BOOM... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Bagley Wright Theatre Sponsored by KUOW 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
  Dance Performance, Arts Corps
 
Sunday, May 27
 

2:00pm PDT

North City Rockers
Multi-Generational Hip Hop Crew
Performers
NC

North City Rockers

The North City Rockers are a Multi-Generational Hip Hop Crew composed of high energy B-boys, B-girls, Street Dancers, Graffiti Artists, MC'S, DJ'S, and Documentarians. NCR recently performed for Bumbershoot Music Festival, Seattle Children's Museum, Seattle Children's Festival, Make... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Discovery Zone Stage: Sponsored by Parentmap 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Participatory Dance

2:00pm PDT

Tracey Wong and 206 Zulu Presents: Queen of the Hill
All-Ladies Dance Battle
Performers
TW

Tracey Wong and 206 Zulu Presents: Queen of the Hill

Queen of the Hill is an annual all-female freestyle battle in Seattle, WA that includes some of the most talented dancers in the Pacific Northwest in stree and club-styles. Every year, organizer Tracey Wong partners with NW Folklife and 206 Zulu, seeking to highlight the many skilled... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Dance Performance, 206 Zulu and Queen of the Hill Presents
 
Monday, May 28
 

12:00pm PDT

AfroBeats Participatory Dance
With Tricia Diamond of Seattle Twerkshop
Performers
AP

AfroBeats Participatory Dance

Born and raised in Los Angeles and New Orleans, Tricia was exposed to dance and music at an early age. She grew up in a family who worked with and were luminaries in the entertainment industry. Dancing in Mardi Gras from age 2 then later Zulu, Mapouka African dance styles and tap... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Discovery Zone Stage: Sponsored by Parentmap 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Participatory Dance
 
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  • Community Jam
  • Cooking Demonstration
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  • Dance Workshop
  • Film
  • Music & Dance Showcase
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  • Storytelling/Spoken Word
  • Workshop
    • Armory Court Stage
    Armory Loft 3- Dance Workshops
    Armory Loft 4- Music Workshops
    Back Porch Stage
    Bagley Wright Theatre Sponsored by KUOW
    Boeing Green
    Broad Street Lawn
    Center Theatre
    Cornish Courtyard
    Cornish Playhouse
    Discovery Zone Stage: Sponsored by Parentmap
    Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist
    Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM
    Fisher Pavilion
    Folklife Café
    Fountain Lawn Stage: Sponsored by Western WA Toyota Dealers
    KEXP Gathering Space: Sponsored by KEXP 90.3FM
    McCaw Hall
    McCaw Promenade
    Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
    Narrative and Cultural Cuisine Stage: Sponsored by Uber Eats
    Open-Air Dance Stage
    Rhythm Tent
    SIFF Film Center
    Theatre 4 - Dance Workshops
    Trad Stage
    Vera Project/Gallery Sponsored by CityArts