Bboyizm Dance Company
Dance
Contact Info
Email address
Phone Number
Resides in
Western Quebec
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Experience working with
Student In
- Early childhood
- Cycle 1 Elementary
- Cycle 2 Elementary
- Cycle 3 Elementary
- Secondary 1 & 2
- Secondary 3 & 4
- Secondary 5
- CEGEP
- Senior Citizens
Lifelong Learners
- Adult Learners
I regularly explore the following Broad Areas of Learning/Themes in my work
- Health and Wellbeing
- Citizenship and Community Life (Identity & Belonging)
Listed in the Quebec Culture in the Schools Repertoire
- No
I have experience working with
- MASC
I can facilitate virtual creative experiences
- Yes
Travel
- I am available for travel within the same day
- I am available for travel overnight
- An extended residency is an option
Yvon Soglo (B-boy Crazy Smooth - founder of the Bboyizm Dance Company) has been dancing for over ten years during which time he has come to be known as one of Canada's top street dancers. He is now dedicating himself to carrying on the street dance culture in the world of performing arts with the motto "Dance to Express, Not to Impress". In 2006 he was honoured to receive the Most Valuable B-boy award at the annual Kings of NY Competition.
Creative Approach and Experiences Offered
The Evolution of B-Boying - (Performance)B-boying and B-girling (Street dance), born in the early 1970s, is an integral component of contemporary black history and hip-hop culture. This dynamic street dance now has a significant international following and reputation. Dancer-choreographer Crazy Smooth brings together some of Canada’s best street dancers to present a show that will amaze and inspire students and teachers alike while educating them on the evolution of the dance, its culture and music.
Foundations of B-Boying - Workshop
Members of Bboyizm Dance Company transmit their passion and respect for the history and art of street dances, educating students on the roots and various techniques of breaking. This workshop gives students and teachers a unique chance to learn the fundamentals of B-boying and hip-hop culture, in a safe way, from dedicated professional dancers who have a passion for teaching.
One-Day Event Description
The Evolution of B-Boying - (Performance + Workshops)B-boying and B-girling (Street dance), born in the early 1970s, is an integral component of contemporary black history and hip-hop culture. This dynamic street dance now has a significant international following and reputation. Dancer-choreographer Crazy Smooth brings together some of Canada’s best street dancers to present a show that will amaze and inspire students and teachers alike while educating them on the evolution of the dance, its culture and music.
A maximum of 300 students can participate in the performance.
The performance will be followed up by two 1-hour dance workshops with two different classes (maximum 30 students per class).