8/12/19 O&A NYC REVIEW: Maze At The Shed

By Walter Rutledge and Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Maze made its world premiere at The Shed’s Griffin Theater, 545 West 30th Street on July 24.  The production explores “the puzzles and poetry of human existence” taking on issues including the school to prison pipeline and systemic racism in the justice system. This new street dance presentation, commissioned by The Shed for its inaugural season, features sixteen dancers from The D.R.E.A.M. Ring and two performers from The Shed’s FlexNYC program. Continue reading

3/4/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez DANCE: Flexin’ on ‘Em – Brooklyn’s Flex Dance Music

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Flexing also called Bone Breaking, is a style of street dance from urban streets of  Brooklyn, New York. The sty is characterized by rhythmic contortionist movement combined with waving, tutting, floor moves, and gliding. Continue reading

3/4/17 O&A NYC WITH Flexin’ on ‘Em – Brooklyn’s Flex Dance Music

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Flexing also called Bone Breaking, is a style of street dance from Brooklyn, NewYork that is characterized by rhythmic contortionist movement combined with waving, tutting, floor moves, and gliding. Continue reading