The Capsule

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...

This episode I had Carla Trim-Vamben, Jo Read & Robert Nicholson from the BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice Degree at the University of East London. They are the leading program focusing on hip hop dance in a degree format in the UK, so I wanted to have a chat with them about the scene and what they do. It was really nice to sit down with them and discuss all the hard work they do, moulding the...

This week was super interesting for me. I have Celine, Ash & Omar in the studio with me to talk about the London Ballroom Scene. This is something I have very little experience in, so was really interested to learn about it and to get to know these lovely people. Honestly had a great time.

In this episode, back in Pirate Studios, I had a chat with the wonderfully talented dancer and musician, Saskia Horton. We talk dance before getting in to her gender identity as well as talking pronouns, societal pressure and sexuality. We had a bit of problem with the audio towards the end, so apologies for the abrupt finish!

This week, my old friend Robia came through for some drinks! She is an extremely talented dancer and choreographer who's work is universally appreciated. We consumed some beverages and discussed some wildly varying topics. We talk tech runs, starsigns, misinformation, what it takes for an artist to 'make it', and her experience at 'All Star Game'  in Paris.

This week it was my birthday (on wednesday) so I decided to do an  episode of the podcast for myself. I brought in two of my closest  friends, Lee Putman & Abe Jarman. I have known them for around  thirteen years and we have made so many memories together. They are also  two phenomenal dancers who have plenty of experience between them. We  competed as part of the 'UMA...

Ivan Blackstock is a multi-disciplinary creative, who started (and  remains) in the dance scene. He is someone I looked up to for a long  time, so it was great to have a chat with him. We discuss his departure  from Birdgang, his feeling of being underappreciated and his future  plans. Thanks to Pirate Studios for hosting us this week.

Magical Bones may be most well known as a magician and performer, but he was (and still is) a huge part of the UK dance scene. Starting as a b-boy and a popper, he was around the scene for years. We discuss his journey from dancer to professional magician, his views on Diversity's BLM performance and the BLM movement as a whole, and of course his experience being on Britains Got Talent. At the tim...

We made it to 20 episodes! This week I had Tobi Izedomi pass through. He is known for his work under the 'OddVenture' brand as a videographer in the UK dance scene. He has worked on a lot of visuals over the past five years for various well known artists. We discuss his perspective on the dance scene, what his experience has been working with dancers and what he has learned during his time. www.th...