UA Productions
In addition to collaborative performances with other companies, projects, and events, Urban Artistry also produces shows, live events, flash mobs, and global educational exchanges with other urban dance organizations. A few of our productions are listed below.
International Soul Society Festival
International Soul Society Festival
April 24-29, 2012
It wouldn't be a Soul Society without battles. ISSF2012 included The Abyss house dance competition, Book fo Styles popping championship, and the Freestyle Session Capital Qualifier b-boy battle.
Truskool Reunion: Emcee Showcase
April 26, 2012
Produced in collaboration with the Proseeds Project, Enoch 7th Prophet, and DJ Earth 1NE, the Truskool showcase brought together emcees both local and from around the world for a night of hip hop celebration at Lounge of Three in Washington, DC.
DC Regional DMC DJ Battle
April 27, 2012
Urban Artistry is proud to present the DMC DJ Battle in Washington DC as part of the International Soul Society Festival. Taking place at U St. Music Hall, winners of this battle went on to compete in the national DMC DJ championships. Pictures and more information available at the DMC Facebook page.
Flow
April 29, 2012
Located at the Bridgespot in Garfield Park, Flow brought together dancers, artists, DJs, MCs, and athletes for the final day of the International Soul Society Festival. Presented with Albus Cavus, American Parkour, Forward Festival, and 5x5 Project, more information is available at the event page.
Festivals
Nuit Blanche DC
September 24, 2011
Nuit Blanche DC is an all-night exploration and celebration of contemporary art, stretching from the heart of Chinatown to the Shaw neighborhood. Urban Artistry performed throughout the evening in an old-school block party, with music by DJ Baronhawk Poitier and DJ Mate Masie. We also welcomed Scotty76 back to DC!
Urban Corps
May 17-25, 2012
Urban Corps creates a new give and take between French and American dancers, generating a symbiotic, artistic relationship. This collaboration, the likes of which is unprecedented in D.C., serves as proof that urban issues are not only local, but mutually influenced on both sides of the Atlantic and across the globe. Urban Artistry is proud to take part in the Urban Corps festival, including a discussion titled Old School: the birth of hip hop in the US and France and the festival's closing dance battle.
Theater Productions
Origins: One Heart Beat
May 21, 2011
Capitol Tap, Coyaba Dance Theater and Urban Artistry ask you to join us in exploring the parallels and paradoxes within this life cycle of the movements, music, and cultures that make us go. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. More information at www.originsoneheartbeat.com.
Origins (youth adaptation)
June 14-15, 2012
This reprise of the acclaimed Origins: One Heart Beat show was produced and performed with students from the DC Arts and Technology Academy.
Competitions
The Correctional Facility
August 1, 2009
A Local DC Metro Area Jam celebrating healthy urban dance, music and arts culture, in a competitive environment. More information at www.myspace.com/thecorrectionalfacility
The Illest Ingredient
Every month on RED Friday
A monthly all-styles battle and workshop event held in collaboration with U Street Music hall. More information at the Facebook page. The Illest Ingredient will also be held in Richmond, Virginia, with cash prizes for all-styles and b-boy/b-girl battles: see the event page for more details.
Global Exchanges
Barbados - Celebrating Urban Culture
September 28 - October 9, 2011
The United States Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and Urban Artistry presented a series of workshops and discussions on urban culture and dance. UA Executive Director Junious Brickhouse and several artistic directors traveled to the islands to teach and perform. Visit the embassy Facebook page for more information.
South Africa & US Arts Exchange
March, 2011
As part of a two-week "Youth Development through Urban Dance and Culture" program, supported by the U.S. Mission to South Africa, Executive Director Junious "House" Brickhouse traveled to Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and Johannesburg to teach dance and film workshops in March of 2011.
Bulgaria - Jam on it 10
September 2010
Urban Artistry travelled to Bulgaria in September 2010 to participate and compete in "Jam on It 10" in the city of Smolyan. The trip was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Sofia.
Canada - Montreal Workshops
April 3 - June 19, 2010
Weekly Workshops presented by Urban Artistry in Montreal, Canada. More information at Montreal Workshop's Facebook Page.
Flash Mobs
Dance is the Answer
April 15 - May 2, 2010
This year's Dance Is The Answer includes Flash Mobs, a world-wide phenomenon that has busted into being in the last few years. With the coming of age of viral videos and social networking, YOU have the opportunity to learn and perform a dance!
Dance in Dupont
October 1, 2011
A promotional collaboration with The Washington Ballet, Urban Artistry's Baronhawk Poitier created a locking routine as part of a longer flash mob routine. It was performed in Dupont Circle, in Northwest DC.
Collaborations
Dance in the Circle
Dance in the Circle is a major new six-hour dance festival that will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. It will feature performances and instruction in various styles in the center of Dupont Circle Park on April 21, 2012 from 3pm to 9pm. A sound system, DJ and parquet floor will set the stage for the event. Established dance companies from across the DC Metro Area are participating, including Urban Artistry. More information available at danceinthecircle.org.
Urban Artistry @ UHALL
All-styles competitions hosted at U St. Music Hall, featuring Sam "the man" Burns, Urban Artistry, and more! Up-to-date information on events and prizes at the Facebook event page.
Bass Nectar
Produced in cooperation with Hip Hop Education
Parkour
Part of the International Soul Society Festival, in collaboration with Primal Fitness
Beat Refinery
Classes and performances in collaboration with Beat Refinery.
Restriction
On Sunday, August 1st at 2 PM in Meridian Hill Malcolm X Park (Washington DC), dance company Urban Artistry performed to an audience in total silence--at least, that's how it looked to anyone walking by. The audience members and dancers downloaded a free MP3 of accompanying music composed by BLUEBRAIN for the occasion, and performed to it over headphones using a synchronized countdown.