The Capsule

Ice calls out Criminalz Crew (00:50) Third Kulture Kidz Jam (05:07) AJ The Cypher Cat & Red Bull: The Saga Continues (09:12) Wrap Up (17:00) David Cottle - Potential (20:16) https://soundcloud.com/david-cottle-389203955/potential

This week, the champ is here! Jordan "J-Funk" Franklin comes through and  we discuss New Movementz Under 18's Battles, W.A.R at 6 Corners, Jordan  taking the win at Red Bull's Dance Your Style, giving back to the  community, and more.  www.thedukeldn.com https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn

Red Bull's 'Celebrating the Future of Dance' (00:50) Cie Flies put on their 'LSC' qualifier (04:10) Red Bull host the 'Dance Your Style' UK Finals (17:50) AJ the Cypher Cat disqualified from 'Dance Your Style' UK (19:14) Red Bull 'DYS' UK continued (25:50) Wrap-up (42:44) Song of the week: Yung Bleu - Your Mine Still (Shintastic Remix) (46:25) https://soundcloud.com/shintastic2rb/yung-bleu-your-mi...

This episode I sat down with Alex 'Mechanikool' Peters, a long standing  figure in the UK street dance scene. We discuss the transitions in the  UK popping scene, him wanting to find his place in it all, feelings of  insecurity and fearing change, Boogaloo vs G-style in the UK, and ask  who the next generation of UK poppers are. Thanks to the University of East London Dance: Ur...

This week, Nene wins Kre8 Battle, Karam & Cri6 win It's Just Begun, Prototype back in the studio, IMD Legion clean up at HHI, Kloe Dean's work is nominated at the UK MVA's, Dylan Mayoral to open a dance studio in London, Just Jam returns, Cie Flies 'Last Survivor' battle comes to London, and Frankie J has something to say about Red Bull Dance Your Style.

In this week's episode of The Capsule, I speak to Manny about Breaking GB's WDSF Qualifier, as well as sharing my thoughts on some of the week's happenings including Dance Your Style's London Qualifiers and of course, 6 Corners. This weeks song is https://soundcloud.com/duntitled1000/aint-started Follow The Capsule on https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/

In this week's episode of The Capsule, I discuss The Ruggeds recent performance of their show 'Between Us' presented by Breakin' Convention, Red Bull Dance Your Style being announced in the UK, as well as some of this week's happenings in the UK streetdance scene. This week's track is https://soundcloud.com/david-cottle-389203955/wys Follow The Capsule on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the...

While The Ruggeds were in London I caught up with their artistic director, and world-renowned b-boy, Niek. We discuss their new show, 'Between Us' which Breakin' Convention presented at Sadler's Well's Peacock Theatre this week. We also discuss the growth of The Ruggeds, from friends who created a battle crew, to a touring company with employees and managers. Niek also shares his thoughts on judgi...

In this week's episode of The Capsule, I discuss freelance life, Spin's breakin' event inside a barbershop, Mr. Kriss' new video with Jacob Sutton Studio, Dancers Delight U18s, and Vanessa winning Red Bull BC One Portugal.   This week's track is https://soundcloud.com/creatxrhowyoudothat/creatxr-bounce-pantheress-102-bpm   Follow The Capsule on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com...

On day one of Litefest 2021, I hosted a panel discussion with the  event's judges at the end of the first day. It is the first ever live  podcast we've managed to do, and hopefully there will be plenty more to  come. We discussed Litefeet from different perspectives, how the guests  approach judging, why Litefeet in the UK is dominated by out-of-London  dancers, and plenty...

In the first episode of my new weekly podcast entitled 'The Capsule', I break down.... what exactly The Capsule is. I also touch on Litefest 2021, speak to Clara about Flavourama, and take a look at the teams for the upcoming '6 Corners' event. This week's track is https://soundcloud.com/david-cottle-389203955/green-papaya Follow The Capsule on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn...

In this episode, I spoke with an old friend - Adil 'Khanfu'. Adil is a battle DJ, primarily in the breakin' scene. We discuss his recent participation in Red Bull BC One, how a DJ structures their music for a  battle, how DJ's can affect the outcome of a battle, the difference between using vinyl and Serato, battle tactics as a dancer, and much more. www.thedukeldn.com

Sunni Brummitt is a Red Bull sponsored athlete from the United Kingdom, who has been breakin' for many years. As he has just arrived back in the UK from living in Holland, I had to get him on the podcast. We discuss breakin' being in the Olympic Games and what that means for the culture, his history with Soul Mavericks Crew, his recent work as a Red Bull athlete, and finish with his thoughts on th...

In this episode I spoke to Marion Motin, a french choreographer who started in the Parisian battle scene. We discuss her deciding to spend time discovering her own style, being labelled a contemporary choreographer or a hip hop choreographer, whether she considers the audience when creating, finding your superpower within your artistry, and her upcoming livestream-performance of 'Rouge' featuring...

My thoughts on Breakin' Convention's 2021 Festival. Timestamps: 00:27 - Intro 06:12 - Jonzi's hosting 09:11 - We Ain't Regular 12:22 - Berkavitch and Si Rawlinson 14:11 - Antonio Bukhar Ssebuuma 17:04 - Sun Kim and Surid 20:10 - A-Typical With Attitude 23:28 - Ken Masters and Rob Anderson 24:32 - Spin and S. I Stature 30:00 - Anthony and Kel Matsena 31:20 - Gemma Hoddy 37:42 - Break/Apex Zero/Jonz...

For this episode I went to Sadler's Wells Theatre to speak with the face  of Breakin' Convention, Jonzi D. We discuss the term 'Hip Hop Theatre'  and it's boundaries, the pressures of becoming a gatekeeper, making  enemies through programming, and of course - we discuss this year's  festival. https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2021/breakin-convention-breakout-convention/

This episode was curated & co-hosted by Taya Jones, as part of her internship with The University of East London's Urban Practice Degree. In this episode, we discuss the theory of dance vs the practical aspects. We also touch on academia in Hip Hop, the arts being a club, popular dance, and take some questions from listeners! www.thedukeldn.com

Featuring Jay Revell and Carrie Anne Ingrouille The fourth of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered around her intensive programme entitled 'identity. ideas. industry.' identity. ideas. industry. is a programme and method designed to encourage dance artists’ curiosity about their creativity and the industry at large, through movement, conversation and literature. iii had its pi...

Featuring Kenrick Sandy and Jonathan Burrows The third of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered  around her intensive programme entitled 'identity. ideas. industry.'  identity. ideas. industry. is a programme and method designed to  encourage dance artists’ curiosity about their creativity and the  industry at large, through movement, conversation and literature....

The second of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered  around her intensive programme entitled 'identity. ideas. industry.'  identity. ideas. industry. is a programme and method designed to  encourage dance artists’ curiosity about their creativity and the  industry at large, through movement, conversation and literature. iii  had its pilot early 2017, and has...

The first of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered around  her intensive programme entitled 'identity. ideas. industry.'    identity. ideas. industry. is a programme and method designed to  encourage dance artists’ curiosity about their creativity and the  industry at large, through movement, conversation and literature. iii  had its pilot early 2017, a...

In this episode Jason Nguyen discusses the commercial dance scene, gender and perception. We also speak to Claire Hough for her thoughts on pronouns and more. During the month of February 2021, I have collaborated with Artists 4 Artists to present four podcast episodes as part of their Digital Spring  Stage. We welcome Michelle Norton, Geni Lou, Kloè Dean and Jason Nguyen, as well as four gue...

In this episode Kloe Dean discusses artistic approaches, gender roles  and networking. We also call Dickson Mbi for his thoughts on hip hop  theatre and contemporary dance. During the month of February  2021, I have collaborated with Artists 4 Artists to present four podcast  episodes as part of their Digital Spring Stage. We welcome Michelle  Norton, Geni Lou, Kloè Dean a...

In this episode Geni Lou explains what it means to be a 'producer',  discusses women in producer roles with Red Fox, and gives tips to  artists attempting to take their craft to the next level.  During the month of February 2021, I have collaborated with Artists 4  Artists to present four podcast episodes as part of their Digital Spring  Stage. We welcome Michelle Norton,...

In this episode Michelle Norton speaks about her journey with Breakin'  Convention, the Black Lives Matter movement, her fitness journey as well  as speaking to Paige Jarrett about being black women in the industry. During  the month of February 2021, I have collaborated with Artists 4 Artists  to present four podcast episodes as part of their Digital Spring Stage.  We wel...