Announcing a New Partnership Between Blacka Di Danca, Red Bull + LargeUp
The partnership will promote Caribbean dance culture worldwide.
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...
LargeUp TV: Obama Rockin’ with Ikon Tyquan
Words, Photos and Video by Martei Korley
I first met "Tyquan Di Girl Dem Ikon" when he was just a skinny youth hanging out at the Sandhurst Hotel in Kingston's Barbican neighborhood, Summer 2006. I pass... Read More...
Bruk Up: Reggae Dancing Workshop X History Lesson
Words by Jesse Serwer
When the earliest B-boys were first getting busy on the linoleum floors of the Bronx in the 1970s, no one would have imagined that "hip-hop dance" would one day be offered at every ... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Dancehall Dances of the Decade
Words by Jesse Serwer, as determined by Kendell "H1st0ry" Hinds
The 2000s was the decade when the dancers took over dancehall, and dance steps became, arguably, just as important as the music. Hit after hi... Read More...