[ October 18, 2008; 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Raw Talent: A Philadelphia Hip Hop Dance Documentary is about exposing the rich history and talent of Philly’s hip hop dance culture dating back to late 70’s all the way to present day. This documentary will exclusively cover our originality in the various styles of hip hop dance, such as, break dancing, popping, locking, house and old school 90s dance.

Sounds of tambourines, drums, castanets, Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” and shouts of “Ole!” filled the air as teenagers 5,000-ed and elders put us on to the fancy footwork that got the party started back in their day.

“…I personally feel that Philly is underrated when it comes to the hip-hop dance scene…we’re talented and we have our own style, and that’s something that I want to expose to the world.”

[ April 18, 2008 7:00 am to April 24, 2008 7:00 am. ] Jumping continents and crossing cultures, Planet B-Boy looks at the history of breakdancing and its vibrant resurgence in urban cultures around the world.

I am voraciously reading everything I can about Maine Anders and the more I read the more I feel the need to prepare myself for an act of nature.

[ February 29, 2008; 10:00 am; ] The Two Thousand Eighties, or 2080s, is a celebration of two great eras of music - the ultimate Back to the Future party! This isn’t about mashups, but rather about creating a high-energy, dance focused event featuring two of the premier djs in the nation - DJ SCENE and DJ MEL. Talib Kweli will perform some of his greatest hits live on stage.

[ February 23, 2008; 10:30 pm; March 29, 2008; 10:30 pm; April 26, 2008; 10:30 pm; May 31, 2008; 10:30 pm; June 28, 2008; 10:30 pm; ] Be a part of the I “Africa” New York movement. This is the official kick-off party. Music by DB Babu and Sirak.