Get ready, NYC!
Breakin' Convention, the renowned international festival of Hip Hop
dance, featuring performances by Hip Hop stars from around the globe and
the local community, returns to the Apollo Theater, Harlem! 
Tuesday, Oct. 13: APOLLO MASTER CLASS: HIP HOP DANCE THEATRE
6:30pm - 9:30pm: Breakin' Convention Artistic Director Jonzi D. facilitates
this intensive workshop for dancers and choreographers seeking to take a
theatrical approach to Hip Hop dance. The workshop will cover how to
develop movement with character and structure. Tickets are $30. Space is limited. more info
Wednesday, Oct. 14: AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO
7:30pm. This special Amateur Night will feature special guests Compagnie Phorm: David Colas and Santiago Codon Gras, from France and Argentina who mix contemporary dance with musicality. more info
Thursday, Oct. 15: APOLLO LIVE WIRE HIP HOP DANCE THEATER
6:30pm. Performing
artists from around the world discuss how they integrate Hip Hop
choreography and theater in their work. Artists include Jonzi D., Antoinette Gomis, Ukweli Roach and more. Moderated by Thomas DeFrantz. more info This event is FREE!
UPTOWN GETS DOWN UNDER THE APOLLO MARQUEE
Friday, Oct. 16: 5pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 17: 5pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 18: 1pm - 3pmBreakin' Convention kicks off each day under the iconic Apollo marquee with DJ PopMaster Fabel, live aerosol art by Xmental artists and special performances by The Bwreckfast Club, The Floatmasters and Dynamic Rockers. This event is FREE!
Saturday, Oct. 17: 5pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 18: 1pm - 3pmBreakin' Convention kicks off each day under the iconic Apollo marquee with DJ PopMaster Fabel, live aerosol art by Xmental artists and special performances by The Bwreckfast Club, The Floatmasters and Dynamic Rockers. This event is FREE!
BREAKIN' CONVENTION CYPHER LOUNGE
Friday, Oct. 16: 5pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 17: 5pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 17: 5pm - 7:30pm
Free Hip Hop dance lessons by the KR3TS Dance Company, founded by Bessie Award winning choreographer Violeta Galagarza, and a free aerosol art workshop with Xmental artists.
Plus DJ King James and host Ruperto Vanderpool. This event is FREE!
Friday, Oct. 16th: BREAKIN' CONVENTION
Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7.30pm Host: Jonzi D. DJ Boogie Blind & DJ Precision.
Feat. Les Twins (France), Rennie Harris Puremovement (Philadelphia),
NL2 (Brooklyn), BirdGang Dance Company (UK), Compagnie Phorm (France/Argentina),
The Ruggeds (Holland), Tito Lockers from Soulsations! (New York), Antoinette Gomis (France), Klassic and Havoc (Brooklyn), Street Justice Crew (NYC), Rep Your Style (NYC) and The Legendary Twins (Bronx) buy tickets
Saturday, Oct. 17: BREAKIN' CONVENTION FILM SCREENING: FLEX IS KINGS
3pm. Co-presented by ImageNation Cinema Foundation. Flex is Kings takes
a look inside the world of street dancing known as "Flexing." Directors
Michael Beach Nichols and Deidre Schoo take audiences on the journey of
young Brooklyn based dancers all battling it out through a season
of Battlefest - the central organizing event of the Flex movement. There
will be a 15 minute Q&A to follow, moderated by Moikgantsi Kgama. This event is FREE!
Saturday, Oct. 17th: BREAKIN' CONVENTION
Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7.30pm Host: Jonzi D. DJ Boogie Blind & DJ Precision.
Feat. Les Twins (France), BirdGang Dance Company (UK), Compagnie Phorm (France/Argentina), The Ruggeds (Holland), Tito Lockers from Soulsations! (New York), Antoinette Gomis (France), Klassic and Havoc (Brooklyn), Street Justice Crew (NYC), Rep Your Style (NYC) and The Legendary Twins (Bronx) buy tickets
Sunday, Oct. 18: BREAKIN' CONVENTION KIDS DANCE CYPHER LOUNGE
1pm. A Hip Hop dance demo for kids and their family by a Broadway Dance Center instructor as well as a free aerosol art workshop. With DJ King James and host Ruperto Vanderpool.
This event is included with the Family Showtime ticket. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Sunday, Oct. 18: BREAKIN' CONVENTION FAMILY MATINEE
Doors at 2pm. Show at 3pm. Hosts: Mayhem Poets and Jonzi D
Featuring Ahjani (USA), Street Justice Crew (NYC), Rennie Harris Puremovement (Philadelphia), NL2 (Brooklyn) & The Ruggeds (Holland) buy tickets
Tickets: $28.50, $38.50, $43.50, $48.50
In person at the Apollo Theater Box Office 253 W 125th St Harlem
By phone call Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000
For Groups Call 212-531-5355
253 W 125th St
Harlem NYC 10027
A B C D 2 3 4 5 6 or Metro North trains to 125th
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