It’s been four years since Alicia Keys blessed the radio waves with her soulful voice, and her latest single “In Common” marks her long-awaited return. Her upcoming album will reflect her roots in NYC and hip-hop culture while exploring her perspective on the raw humanity of the world. As an activist and artist, this album […]
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The nominations are in! Drake leads the list of entertainers with an impressive nine nominations including ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ for his hit “Where Ya At” with fellow hip hop artist Future. Beyoncé and Rihanna follow with five nods each. Beyoncé is nominated for top nods of […]
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Dammmn Janet. The Queen of Pop dropped a choreographed dance video to show us age ain’t nothing but a number when it comes to dancing. Suddenly postponing her Unbreakable World Tour led many internet pages speculating if it was due to a health issue. And they were sort of right, as she recently announced her […]
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Flexing has only been around for a few years, but it has recently become a dance form with artistic similarities to contemporary choreography and ballet. Also known as bone breaking, this Brooklyn-born dance movement takes inspiration from tutting, waving, and gliding. Though many would argue that the Jamaican street dance bruk-up is where flexing had […]
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To get right in the center of the hip-hop dance community, look no further than the streets of Los Angeles. From the corners of North Hollywood to the ocean city views of Long Beach, dancers are performing everywhere if you just know where to look. It’s one of the reasons international students flock to the […]
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When you think of breakdancing, the last thing you’d probably associate with it would be classical music. Well, thanks to Red Bull, that misconception is about to be turned on its head and spun around right into some air flairs and windmills, all due in part to their latest creation, the Red Bull Flying Bach. […]
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Like a heart beating to pump life into our bodies, music’s melody and BPMs ignite a dancer’s rhythm to move and groove. They work hand in hand to create a story told through syncopated steps that lead to the creation of choreography, with the marriage between the two being a beautiful sight. Chi-Town native and dancing prodigy […]
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Hip-hop and street dance culture continually redefine themselves, shifting both quickly and slowly. In some instances, it has shown itself to evolve into something entirely different overnight without my having noticed. In other instances, it moves at a snail’s pace, fighting change every step of the way. These shifts, whether they come quickly or slowly, […]
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It is going down today: all roads have led the world’s best b-boys to Rome, Italy for the Red Bull BC One World Finals. After 90 B-boy cyphers and six intense qualifying rounds all around the world, the final showdown will take place today at the Palazzo dei Congressi. Watch the live stream after the jump […]
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I realize that I’ve never introduced myself, despite the fact that I started at The 5th back in August. My name is Noelle Marie and I am a freestyle dancer repping Femme de la Funk, Homeland, and International House of Artistic Punking. I used to run my own blog titled “A Lady in Hip Hop,” in […]
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She’s back y’all! And with a heart-wrenching solo, nonetheless. This solo was from the San Francisco Ball hosted last month for OG Punker, Viktor Manuel’s, birthday. White Road Films have finally released and shared the footage. If you’re not familiar with this face – well, then you should be. Tiffany “Jimini” Bong has been in the […]
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It looks like choreography just keeps getting more and more ill. Peep the new piece by Koharu Sugawara – done to Clean Bandit’s “Come Over,” and debuted at Urban Dance Camp. While I’m not a choreo-head, myself, I’ve slowly begun to have my eyes opened as more and more in-depth pieces have been produced. Just […]
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We at The 5th have had the pleasure to interview three time Red Bull BC One North America winner — Bboy Victor. Having taken the win in Las Vegas last year, Bboy Victor went on to win once again in his hometown of Orlando becoming the very first to win Red Bull BC One consecutively. Hit […]
Read moreLooks like Step X Step posted the videos from the Keep On Dancing USA Qualifier. Here is the Hip Hop Final with VersaStyle Fellas vs. Flooridians. As far as I can remember, this was the most hype battle of the night. Anyone who can do an 18(!) minute round has my respect. Further, they kept […]
Read moreThis video by Mariel Madrid, half of the dynamic powerhouse duo of Keone & Mari, was released last month in August. We really wanted to cover it then, but the countless dance competitions pushed us back for a bit. Nonetheless, this is a video we felt we needed to share.
Read moreI’ve always been a big fan of seeing street dancers go on to do big things. My first contact with Nellie Bethel, now an acclaimed choreographer and professional dancer, was back in 2010 during Homeland’s Annual Jam. She competed in the Waacking category. At the time, I was young, new in the scene and starstruck […]
Read moreSummer Dance Forever is a Street Dance Festival in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, that includes workshops, theater performances, master classes, battles and parties. World class dancers come out to compete in house, breaking, hip-hop and popping. The 2015 festival just concluded last week and some of the battle footage has already been released. Click through to learn […]
Read moreAfter nine days of showcase, elimination and judges’ decisions, the final two teams for the MegaCrew Division in the World Championships for Hip Hop International came down to Korea’s Lock n Lol and New Zealand’s Royal Family. While both teams brought out an immense amount of talent, beautiful visuals and amazing concepts, Lock n Lol […]
Read moreMarie Poppins, Dassy and Sophie Create, three of the dopest female poppers in the US right now, dropped a new concept video filmed in the subways of Brooklyn, New York. Having been in the freestyle scene for years, each of these women have earned their stripes winning countless battles nationwide. They’ve headlined with major artists, […]
Read morehttps://vimeo.com/125073535 One thing Los Angeles is known for is its extremely talented dance community. Their passion is unmatched, their success knows no boundaries, and they are always ready to give it 110%. It’s no wonder pop stars flock to studios in L.A. to scout dancers for their tours. Places like Millennium Dance Complex, International […]
Read moreMy team supreme, stay clean Chinatown was poppin’ last Friday night in the City of Angels. Hip-hop heads, fly honeys, smooth dancers and everyone in between made the trek to Grand Star Jazz Club for the Bad Boy Dance Party. All week long we hit you with that Bad Boy Records nostalgia, one of the […]
Read moreThe 2015 BET Awards is currently being set up in Los Angeles and we received news of one sure-fire winner from the event. Having just released a new song online and announcing an expansive world tour, Janet Jackson continues her comeback campaign with a live tribute from BET. The inaugural Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual […]
Read moreVisitors to the concrete jungles of New York City will encounter the energetic street shows that bring life to the streets. These rauccous and often comedic routines attract wide- eyed spectators, as passerby just can’t help but get caught up in the festive crowd. The street dancers today are the modern day breakdancers, which were entertaining on […]
Read moreLos Angeles based R&B singer, Anderson Paak, released a dance visual for his track “Luh You” and we can’t help but put a little two step in our walk today. Mondays can get you down, as we all start feeling the need for an overpriced iced coffee after the lunch break. But with this upbeat […]
Read moreOh the nostalgia at Superbowl XLIX, when the seemingly ageless Missy Elliot graced the stage at the halftime show. The whole spectacle definitely brought me back to the days I use to be obsessed with MTV’s “Making The Video”; especially the ones that featured Missy. The creativity and overwhelmingly pleasing visuals with the right use of a […]
Read moreOn Tuesday February 10th, come out to Avalon in Hollywood for the World of Dance Industry Awards 2015! Expect to see your favorite dancers killin’ it on stage and on the dancefloor. Do you hit repeat on those ill dance videos on YouTube? Then you’ll want to be here. The dance community continues to expand, […]
Read moreThe Tuesday Blend Project seamlessly fuses music, fashion, art and dance with a party designed to radiate good vibes and spark unity. Tapping into Las Vegas’ underrated culture and providing a hub to showcase their respected talents/projects in front of peers and a receptive crowd of party-goers is at the root of this event. The […]
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