01-21-23- Snipes presents Freestyle is the Key Style. An event that showcases the battle element of the dancing world. The event was hosted by Hot 97’s DJ Enuff and DJ Mike Nasty.
As the preliminary rounds commenced, it was clear that the energy from the contestants was transferred throughout the audience. Some of the fan’s favorites jumped to the forefront as the audience was a key part of judging the performances from Davii- A Minnesota native who had wild hair dyed red immediately began feeding off the energy of the audience and the judges which made him a favorite quickly.
Another contestant that Noah-lot. The Harlem native immediately brought the New York Energy as he encapsulated a none-stop mentality that had him in the final round of the competition.
As it came down to the wire, the competition element was evident as with each battle the dancers were more and more physically challenging.
The final round turned out to be Davii versus Noah-lot. Which was something spectacular to witness. It looked as though Noah-lot was gonna pull away with the win but Davii came back with a vengeance and was able to follow through with the win. As the judges announced the victor, it was clear watching those competing that they left everything they had on the floor.
As Davii was placed first, Noah-lot and his shared a moment before he collected his prize. They presents Davii and Noah-lot with a check and allowed them to gather themselves before they greeted the media. As they embraced and showed off their prizes you would have never thought that they just went at each other’s neck’s trying to claim their spot.
Even though it was a competition at the end of the day- it felt like everyone in attendance, fan and competitors alike were reaping the benefits. By the end of the night, if you looked around at the dance floor, you could see everyone trying to do their best impression of the competitors they just witness.
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Harlem School of The Arts Presents ‘I Hear Music In The Streets’ by Julia Kito Kirtley
50 years down the line – the Harlem spirit continues to vibe through the bright colors; the perseverance and the creativity of it’s people.
It’s a story in the making. Told by dancers that gathered from all walks of life specifically for this event. It is clear that the art of dance – and art as a whole – is still a boundless medium unrestricted by time. Hosted by the Harlem School of The Arts – and on the year of it’s 50th anniversary – the craft of dance still says a thousand words. “I Hear Music on The Streets” is hosted by an artist that asks no more of her audience than to get nice and personal with her work.
The progenitor of these pieces, Ms. Julia Kito Kirtley, is a California native. From the streets of Compton to receiving a BA at Pratt Institute, she has showcased her talent in exhibitions worldwide – from Paris, to Hawaii. She visits the Harlem school on a mission. And brings with her a meld of talented choreographers that have their own say in the artistic movement.
Each dancer wore attire that represented a piece of Kirtley’s own pieces. She confides in the every-day city hustle and bustle to provide her canvas. Cardboard boxes to brand-name clothing. It all works. The entertainment venue, managed by The Ladies of Hip-Hop, Street Style Club and Step Your Game Up consisted of a trendy and modern day mix of contemporary music. After the fact, the audience was free to join them on the dance floor. Behind them, the exhibition itself. The display will be on view through August 27th. Free to the public.
The Tenth Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party Lands on Governors Island
The 1920s came alive this weekend at the 10th annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island.