Breakin' Convention

Breakin' Convention Breakin' Convention represents the origins and evolution of hip hop culture from around the world and
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"Breakin' Convention represents the origins and evolution of hip hop culture from around the world and around the corner"

Breakin’ Convention is committed to celebrating, elevating and supporting hip-hop dance theatre. Spearheaded by the ubiquitous Jonzi D, we work with the most respected, innovative and inspirational artists. Through our world-renowned international festival, professional development, youth projects and educational programme we seek to position hip-hop dance alongside more historically established artforms. Breakin’ Convention are based at and supported by Sadler’s Wells. We are a continually evolving organisation and since the birth of our festival in 2004 we have grown to encompass a range of events and services. Breakin’ Convention (Festival and Tour), Pioneers, Open Art Surgery, Future Elements and Back to the Lab are all key projects in our calendar. Our core values include profiling the world’s elite hip-hop performers, nurturing UK-based talent, exploring the possibilities of hip-hop dance theatre, educating on the foundations of hip-hop dance and engaging with children and young people.

07/10/2026

Take a peek into behind the scenes for our upcoming BC27 🔥📣 Fetauring Jada Nichols .nichols_ 💫🙌🏾

BACK TO THE LAB | 2027 | Applications Open This application is for Back to the Lab which is a professional development p...
30/09/2026

BACK TO THE LAB | 2027 | Applications Open

This application is for Back to the Lab which is a professional development programmed offered by Breakin’ Convention: a two week intensive for experienced choreographers to explore new ways of creating work, culminating in the development of a new piece that is performed in front of a public audience at Sadler’s Wells.

Key Dates:
Intensive: 8 February - 19 February 2027
Performance: 20 February 2027
Applications close: 11:59PM Wednesday 14 October 2026

This is aimed at experienced hip hop choreographers, Back to the Lab gives artists dedicated time, space and mentoring for the development of their practice.

Over a two-week period, artists will explore multiple ways of approaching choreography, direction and staging – guided by our faculty of celebrated mentors.

Participating artists will also collaborate with a music producer during this time, who will create bespoke soundtracks for their work.

Build relationships with industry-leaders, experience inspirational performances at London venues, and broaden your approach to dance-making.

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26/09/2026

Introducing Mentor: Julia Cheng | Open Art Surgery 2026

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26/09/2026

talking about his practice & creative process for Open Art Surgery 2026 which you will experience tonight at Lillian Baylis Studio!

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25/09/2026

We caught up with to talk about their practice & creative process for Open Art Surgery 2026

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One Shot by Marie Kaae Schmidt | Watch The Full Video on YouTube | BCTV [link in bio] Lead Artist: Marie KaaeCo-Directed...
21/09/2026

One Shot by Marie Kaae Schmidt | Watch The Full Video on YouTube | BCTV [link in bio]

Lead Artist: Marie Kaae

Co-Directed & Co-Produced by Ben Williams & Dominic Hamilton

Cinematography by Ben Williams

21/09/2026

Breakin’ Convention Professional Development Update📣
We’re making a few changes to our programme in 2027.
Open Art Surgery 2027 will take place once a year in September, rather than in both March and September & Back to the Lab 2027 will also move from February to March.

More details on dates coming soon 📣✨

18/09/2026

Open Art Surgery at Lillian Baylis
Saturday 26 Sept 2026 | 7.45pm
Have you booked your tickets yet??? 👀

Link in bio for more info!
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Meet our Open Art Surgery mentor: Julia Cheng ✨An internationally recognised creative director and choreographer working...
15/09/2026

Meet our Open Art Surgery mentor: Julia Cheng ✨

An internationally recognised creative director and choreographer working across theatre, dance, film and large-scale live performance.

Her critically acclaimed work includes Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London’s West End and Broadway, and Fiddler on the Roof at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, earning multiple Olivier, Chita Rivera and WhatsOnStage nominations.

We’re excited to have Julia sharing her insight and expertise with this year’s artists.
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Link in bio to grab your tickets.

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Content article:
Dominic Hamilton

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE Open Art Surgery 2026 is coming to the stage at Lillian Baylis Studio Sadler's Wells After a wee...
15/09/2026

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE
Open Art Surgery 2026 is coming to the stage at Lillian Baylis Studio Sadler's Wells

After a week of experimentation, risk-taking and pushing creative ideas, 6 established artists and collectives are ready to share their work with you. .

Expect new ideas. Unexpected moments. Bold movement & work that could be the beginning of something much bigger.

Featuring work by:
Siaya Thomas
Laurie Case
Francesca Rose Miles
Solène Filion
Theophilus O. Bailey
Outlawz

DATE: Saturday 26 September 2026
PRICE: From £8.00

LINK IN BIO to book your tickets 🎫

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