Arts Brookfield and Works & Process present a series of performances at Manhattan West Plaza, celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. These commissioned works, originally created for the Guggenheim Museum, blend street dance styles with the unique circular rotunda space. Each Wednesday night features a different artistic group, showcasing beatboxing, breaking, flexn, krumping, live bands, DJ sets, and MCs. The grand finale transforms into a lively dance party with DJ Bravo LaFortune and club legends.
Performance Schedule:
– July 5: The Missing Element, featuring The Beatbox House (Sets at 6PM, 7PM, and 8PM)
– July 12: LayeRhythm (6PM)
– July 19: Ladies of Hip Hop (Sets at 6PM, 7PM, and 8PM)
– July 26: Ephrat Asherie Dance: UNDERSCORED highlights, followed by a dance party with DJ Bravo LaFortune (6PM)
Artist Info:
– July 5: The Missing Element, featuring The Beatbox House: Experience a genre-fusing performance of beatbox and street dance, with world champion musicians collaborating with expert dancers in various styles.
– July 12: LayeRhythm: Join a game-based performance celebrating street and club dance culture, with live bands taking cues from freestyle dancers and MCs drawing inspiration from the audience.
– July 19: Ladies of Hip Hop: Celebrate the strength, power, and diversity of women in Hip-Hop through an intergenerational dance collective, exploring feminist narratives and the origins of street and club dance culture.
– July 26: Ephrat Asherie Dance: UNDERSCORED highlights with NYC club legends and DJ Bravo LaFortune: Immerse yourself in an intergenerational project rooted in the stories and memories of NYC’s underground club scene, followed by a dance party celebration.
Join these captivating performances that honor the rich heritage of hip-hop and its enduring influence. Experience the energy, creativity, and talent of these artists in an unforgettable celebration at Manhattan West Plaza.