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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.

We are bringing together two exceptional creative forces. Julia Cheng and Ivan Michael Blackstock, to mentor and challen...
07/09/2026

We are bringing together two exceptional creative forces.
Julia Cheng and Ivan Michael Blackstock, to mentor and challenge the next generation of artists.

From West End to film, dance, music, immersive performance and digital worlds, both mentors have built practices that push the boundaries of choreography, creativity and culture.

Julia Cheng is an internationally recognised creative director and choreographer, whose work includes Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Fiddler on the Roof, earning multiple Olivier, Chita Rivera and WhatsOnStage Award nominations, alongside a Stage Debut Award win.

Ivan Michael Blackstock is an Olivier Award-winning artist, director, choreographer and cultural innovator. Founder of ALTRUVIOLET and CRXSS PLATFXRM, his multidisciplinary practice spans dance, music, film, visual culture, immersive performance and digital worlds. He is the creator of TRAPLORD, winner of the 2023 Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production.

Together, Julia and Ivan bring a wealth of experience, insight and creative perspective to OAS, supporting artists to develop their voice, expand their practice and imagine what’s possible.

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02/09/2026

Back in the Booth | Take a look behind the scenes! 🔥

From writing bars and building beats to stepping up to the mic five young artists, two days, and a whole lot of creativity.

With mentoring from Shay D, Capo Lee and Nutty P⁠, the young artists took their ideas from the booth to fully mastered tracks. 🔥

Watch the full video on BCTV via YouTube | Link in bio
Now it’s time to hear the finished work.

Full mastered tracks available to listen on our website! | Link in bio

Mentors:
Camera & Edit: .ldn
Facility: Soapbox

YoungArtists Rap SoundCloud BehindTheScenes

Introducing Laurie Case, joining this year’s Open Arts Surgery at Breakin’ Convention 2026. A London-born dance artist a...
02/09/2026

Introducing Laurie Case, joining this year’s Open Arts Surgery at Breakin’ Convention 2026.

A London-born dance artist and founding member of Threading Theatre.

With a background in contemporary dance, Laurie has spent the past four years developing her unique approach to threading, exploring intricate movement, unusual pathways and storytelling through the body.

Her work spans dance, film and music videos, with credits including Dodie, Merrick Winter and Haley Blais.



Imagery sourced by Laurie Case
Content article created by Dominic Hamilton

“Where Is The Line? | BC26 Live Performance by Emma Houston Emma Houston Exploring the space between contradiction and c...
01/09/2026

“Where Is The Line? | BC26 Live Performance
by Emma Houston Emma Houston

Exploring the space between contradiction and connection, Emma plays with humour and seriousness, chaos and calm, performance and presence, war and peace.. questioning the pressure to exist within a binary choice.

Developed as part of BirdGang’s HATCHWORK Programme, the work sits at the intersection of dance, physical theatre, stand-up comedy and live music, creating a unique movement-led theatre language.

Watch the full performance now on BCTV via YouTube (link in bio) and don’t forget to Subscribe 👀📣

Introducing Outlawz, joining this year’s Open Arts Surgery at Breakin’ Convention 2026. Outlawz is a London-based dance ...
01/09/2026

Introducing Outlawz, joining this year’s Open Arts Surgery at Breakin’ Convention 2026.

Outlawz is a London-based dance crew rooted in Hip Hop, battle culture, performance and community.

From working alongside organisations such as Boy Blue and ZooNation to developing individually as professional artists, Outlawz journey has always been about growth, connection and pushing each other forward.

This is Outlawz.
Surgery stay tuned for more updates from us 👀



Imagery sourced by Outlawz
Content article created by Dominic Hamilton

28/08/2026

Ekleido - Femina | BC 26 Live Performance

Femina expresses a timeless, overarching message of the fight for the feminine to be seen and heard, celebrating and expressing power within women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Ekleido is a choreographic duo formed by Hannah Ekholm and Faye Stoeser. Recognised for creating dynamic work across live performance and film, and embracing multidisciplinary collaboration, they work closely with leading figures in the electronic music scene.

Direction and Choreography:
Ekleido (Hannah Ekholm and Faye Stoeser)
Performers: Hannah Ekholm, Faye Stoeser, Roshaan Asare, Rory Clarke, Faye Tan, Phoebe Dowglass
Original Score: Stella Mozgawa
Live Mix & Camera &

Introducing Saiya Thomas, the latest artist joining this year’s Open Arts Surgery at Breakin’ Convention 2026. Saiya Tho...
28/08/2026

Introducing Saiya Thomas, the latest artist joining this year’s Open Arts Surgery at Breakin’ Convention 2026. Saiya Thomas

Saiya is a visual and movement-based director working across cultural documentation, fashion, film and creative direction.

Having trained in Hip Hop culture styles for over half his life before studying contemporary and classical forms, his multidisciplinary practice draws on his cultural roots while exploring new creative possibilities.

More artists to be announced for Open Art Surgery stay tuned 👀

Open Art Surgery returns to Breakin’ Convention 2026, a space for artists to experiment, share ideas, ask questions and ...
19/08/2026

Open Art Surgery returns to Breakin’ Convention 2026, a space for artists to experiment, share ideas, ask questions and explore new directions in their practice with our hand picked confirmed mentors

This year’s artists for Open Arts Surgery:
Theophilus O. Bailey: theatre & movement director exploring physical storytelling, human behaviour and contemporary performance. Theophilus O. Bailey

Francesca Rose Miles: dance artist, DJ & cultural producer working across hip-hop, house, locking and club cultures, with a focus on cultural preservation. Francesca Miles

Solène Filion: multidisciplinary dancer and choreographer exploring Waacking, Hip Hop, House, Waving, Animation and the relationship between movement, music and the nervous system. Solène Filion Danis

Stay tuned... this line up is not be missed as more artists & mentors will be announced this month!

Content Article created by Dominic Hamilton

05/08/2026

One Shot by Rock Force Crew | Watch The Full Video on YouTube | BCTV [link in bio]

Artist: Rock Force Crew

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

Cinematography by Ben Williams
Edited by Dominic Hamilton

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