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EVENT: Learn Dancehall Choreography with Blacka Di Danca + Mela Murder (Major Lazer)

Words by Blacka Di Blanca— If you've been following me through my column "Blacka's World," then you know that I recently choreographed Major Lazer's latest music video (for "Lose Themselves" featuring RD... Read More...

Blacka’s World: Pon Di Rock with Major Lazer

Words by Blacka Di Danca— I've been really busy over the past two months. I landed back home from my third European tour for the year on December 12th, taught a class in Brooklyn on the 15th, then flew... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Live With The Roots

Words by Michellee Nelson~ Brooklyn Bowl mash up! The Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, joined The Roots (!) and the LargeUp crew for a performance of his hit song "Differentology" at Monday night's Okayplayer H... Read More...

Now Things: Samantha J’s Live Performance on BET’s 106 & Park

Words by Michellee Nelson ~ You saw her here first! Our girl, Jamaican singer Samantha J took the stage at BET's 106 & Park to kick off the start of Young Star's Week with a special, live performance... Read More...

Wine Class: Blacka Di Danca + Friends’ Triple Threat Dancehall Workshop

Words by LargeUp Crew— Blacka Di Danca has been all over the world in the last few months, most recently on a tour through Europe which included a spell on the road with Major Lazer. Now, LargeUp's globa... Read More...

Now Things: Get to Know the Dominican Republic’s Amara La Negra

Words by Michellee Nelson— My knowledge of the latest in merengue, bachata, and other forms of popular Dominican music and dance is directly linked to the influence of my Dominican best friend. As a result, ... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: LargeUp’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013

Words by LargeUp Crew— There's less than 20 days until Christmas so if you haven't already started crossing out items on your holiday shopping list, it's time to get going. To help you in your quest, ... Read More...

Visual Culture: Latonya Style + Robin Clare’s “Stylish Moves” Dance Zine

Words by Natalie Weiner— If you've never lived in the Caribbean, it can be difficult to fully grasp certain parts of the culture. There's a lot of potential for embarrassment when your favorite dancehall song ... Read More...

Blacka’s World: Pon De Tour with Major Lazer

Words by Blacka di Danca, Photos by Addy Alexander— The most unexpected things always seem to turn out to be the best things. A few days ago, I had the opportunity to experience a most unexpected, yet se... Read More...

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Teach the World: Blacka Di Danca’s Dancehall Tour 2013, Pt. III

Words by LargeUp Crew— Right now the cold weather has your typical New Yorker plotting their escape to the beach. Brooklyn and LargeUp's own international ambassador Blacka Di Danca, however, is headed i... Read More...

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Blacka’s World: Bringing Dancehall to the Theater in NYC

Words by Blacka Di Danca, Photos by Ukay— New York City-based dancer and choreographer extraordinaire Blacka di Danca has been traveling the world spreading the gospel of dancehall through classes and ap... Read More...

Blacka’s World: Wining and Dining in Mexico City

Words by Blacka Di Danca— New York City-based dancer extraordinaire Blacka Di Danca has been traveling the world spreading the gospel of dancehall through classes and appearances at top dance studios and... Read More...