Earlier this month, July 15th-18th, the national breakdancing forum Cypher For Change Information took place in Whitehorse, Yukon. According to its website, this gathering and networking of over forty b-boys and b-girls from around Canada seeks, "to inspire youth to make differences in their own community."
Along with the visiting artists were guest speakers Stephen "Buddha" Leafloor (Canadian Floor Masters and Blueprint for Life), Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli (IllmaticStyles and Illabilities) and Michael "Piecez" Prosserman (M.E.C. and Unity). Also among the guest judges and workshop leaders were Wicket (Renegades Crew and Footwork Fanatix), Kid David (Renegades Crew, The Squadron and Break Disciples) and Easy Roc (Rocksteady Crew).
While this trailer video offers a glimpse at the 2009 gathering, new YouTube videos are popping up with footage of this year's events. Click read more for two recent clips.
Toronto & Montreal's best Bboys face off at first ever Bboy festival
August 29th : 5pm - 11pm
Back to the Underground & Mr. BIG present The Next Big Thing: Bboy Festival
Location: Metro Hall Square, King and John St.
Price: FREE
Bboying is a Dance, a Culture and now… Also a SPORT!
The 15 best bboys of Toronto will go up against the 15 best of Montreal in a 1 hour gruelling battle, broken up into four 15 minute quarters, to determine which city has the best Bboys!
Performances by Toronto’s Freshest Dancers, MC’s and DJs sponsored in part by NXNE
Back to the Underground is holding the first ever bboy festival this Friday. This link will take you to a video from the qualifier showcase for the upcoming Toronto VS Montreal Battle (competing for $7,500). Check it out here: The Next Big Thing Bboy Festival
