@ DK Chinatown Studios
Lvl 3, 39 Goulburn St, Chinatown
Dates: Thursday 1st Apr 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday 2nd Apr 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday 3rd Apr 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday 4th Apr 8:30pm – 9:30pm

Cost: $45   1 workshop
$80   2 workshops
$120 3 workshops
$150 4 workshops

For info or registration – email Peter pp_mail32@hotmail.com or call 0405 393 986

Popin Pete started to learn the popping style from his older brother Sam who he would always watch dance in 1978.

Today he’s a legend as he has gone on to innovate styles/moves like crazy legs, ET, spider man and sleepy style. Currently Pete is helping spread popping and boogaloo knowledge all over the world

POPIN PETE’S BIO from his Myspace page:

Popin Pete, A man who wears many hats: Father, Dancer, Teacher, Innovator, the list goes on and on. I guess you can say with the experience Pete has accumulated over the years this was destined to happen. Let’s further explore this word “destiny” and how it plays a factor in Popin Pete’s life and career…

You see Popin Pete’s older brother “Boogaloo” Sam Solomon, created POPPING & FRESNO BOOGALOO STYLE in 1975. These styles are often duplicated within the dance industry and usually without the proper credit or compensation givin to the true innovators of these styles, The Electric Boogaloos.

POPIN PETE is a second generation member of The Electric Boogaloos, joining the group in 1978. During that time, Pete and the other members of The Electric Boogaloos appeared on many popular shows including :
. The Midnight Special
. Kicks
. Real people
. Soul Train.

When they appeared on Soul Train with “moves no one had ever seen before”, the nation immediately tried to imitate their trademark “funky” style and….(cont.Popin Pete’s BLOG)

FOR MORE INFO ENTER:
www.electricboogaloos.com
http://www.myspace.com/popinpete

This is a one opportunity that you can’t miss, so come and learn from this amazing popper!!!

@ Q-Bar | 34B
     Level 2, 44 Oxford Street (entry next to Oxford Art Factory)
     Darlinghurst, Sydney Australia
     Date: Saturday, 20 February 2010
     Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
     Cost: $20 (ticket outlet TBA shortly)

Following Encryption Canberra Hip Hop Battles in 2009 comes Encryption Sydney 2010…..

Encryption Sydney is an 18+ hip hop event with 3 different battle categories, the dopest beats dropped by the dopest Dj’s out, Sydney’s best hip hop acts, separate cypher areas and prizes. If the excitement gets too much go relax by the pool tables or have a drink.

DJ’s:

Sydneys Dj Libre (Super Round box, 360, Encryption Canberra, Sunset Jam) and Dj Mathmatics (Aus Bboy Champs, Shadow Wars) will be bringing that next level sound for us, once again, as well as Dj Ravi (Encryption Canberra, Sunset Jam) spinning the finest of his vinyl collection. Also, introducing Dj Illell from Floor Pirates Crew. There’s no doubt that the musical experience of Encryption Sydney alone will tickle your eardrums.

BATTLE CATEGORIES:

2v2 Bboying/Bgirling
1v1 Popping
4v4 Open style (a mix of any styles)

(Registration closes 7th February. To register for battles, call 0431398660/0423764101 or email encryption@live.com.au with your name, contact details and which category you wish to enter. If there is a large response to any category we will host preliminary’s on the 19th of February. $5 entry for each battle entrant including prelims if needed.)

JUDGES LINE UP

Bboying/Bgirling:
- Rush (Fresh Sox)
- Dany (Addictos)
- Red (All Concsiousness Crew/7$)

Popping:
- JFunk (G-Style Crew/Crew 109)
- Romeo Pop (seapuuog/603)
- Poppin Jack (Stale Bizkitz)

All Styles:
- Tiana Canterbury
- Moz Acosta
- Mel Hitchcock (Caramell)

PERFORMANCES: Deja and more TBA shortly

AFTER PARTY: TBA shortly

Link to Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=405246415017&index=1