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Beyond the Dance Floor

Beyond the Dance Floor

By: Dean Placzek
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Dance is more than just moves. Beyond the Dance Floor podcast is about the people, their histories and their mentalities. These are the stories that carry on the tradition and culture of Breaking for future generations.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music Social Sciences
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  • Tyrone (THE NOTORIOUS IBE)
    Jun 24 2024

    Today we talk with one of the founders of the world famous event IBE, Tyrone Van Der Meer. Tyrone has been involved in the European scene for many years, and has been instrumental in providing a space for some of the greatest moments in not only breaking history but dance in general.

    In this episode we get into how his love of hip hop came about, the importance of seeing people of colour in mainstream media, how he got into producing events, how IBE became the event that it is today, what it means to really be a part of the culture, connecting the culture to other aspects of your life, and so much more.

    Huge thank you to Tyrone for taking the time to share his history and thoughts with us all and thank you to all of you who have continued to tune in and I hope you enjoy the episode.

    Peace.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Hijack (808 BREAKERS)
    Jun 23 2024

    Today we talk with Hijack of 808 Breakers out of Hawaii, USA. Hijack is known on the dance floor for his incredible connection with the music and innovative style but also contributes a lot to the local scene and training the next generation of dancers in Hawaii.

    In the talk we get into his and Hawaii's breaking history, his love of music, honest expression in breaking, building a positive and welcoming community in Hawaii, and more.

    Thanks to Hijack for taking the time to share his thoughts and opinions with everyone. He's been someone I've wanted to have on the podcast for a while and I hope you all enjoy the talk.

    Peace.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Sevrin (NOW OR NEVER/DRS/THINK TWICE)
    Oct 21 2023

    Today we talk with one of my personal favourite dancers to come from Vancouver, Canada, Sevrin repping Now or Never, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Think Twice. Sevrin is part of an earlier surge of younger dancers that now makes up what I would say is the current middle generation of dancers in Vancouver.

    In this episode we get into his history and how he got into dance, his views on what Vancouver’s style is, thoughts on styles and how they develop, and connections between philosophy and breaking.

    Sevrin is a deep thinking about dance and art and it’s one of the main reasons I wanted to have him on the show to share his thoughts and opinions with everyone.

    This episode was recorded back in August 2022 so keep that in mind while listening. With all that being said, hope you enjoy the talk and thanks for listening.

    Peace.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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