Hip-Hop Humanities – Breakdance Lecture

As part of Hip-Hop Theater Festival’s Humanities Series, Joe Schloss Ph.D., will join the legendary Ken Swift in a conversation about aesthetics of Breaking and Rock (two distinct forms of Hip-Hop Dance), cultural history, the need for documentation and the absence of institutional support in preserving the heritage of New York’s Hip-Hop cultural legacy. Come join the conversations contributing to the growing body of discourse around these important forms of urban American culture. The respondent for the evening will be Imani Johnson, Ph.D., who is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Performance Studies at NYU. A Conversation w/ Ken Swift & Joe Schloss, Ph.D. Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Tisch School of the Arts, NYC Free & Open to the Public (Only 60 Seats) Also check out this mixtape celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Hip-Hop Theater Festival in NYC - DJ Center on the mix: HHTF 10th Anniversary (Dj Center Mix) by hhtfuser

Want your shot to rock the mic or dance for $500?

On Saturday, October 10th, Public Assembly will play host to the latest edition of “Braggin Rites”, an event devoted to reigniting the battle element in Hip-Hop. With two separate contests for both emcees and breakers and 8 entry spots being raffled off on the day of the show, there will be ample opportunity for attendees to win the $500. This is also a good chance to check out Public Assembly before the Bodega takes it over on October 20th for the “Show and Prove” showcase. Bragginn Rites Saturday, October 10th, Doors @ 2PM Public Assembly, 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburg $10 with flyer, $15 without