Who stars in the Hip Hop Nutcracker?
For this tour, Jarvis is playing a violin on loan from Lukas Wroński Violins in New York City. DJ BOO (Original Beats & Remixes/ Performance DJ) is a-NY based Fil-Am DJ/musician who has shared the stage with Ghostface Killah, DJ Kool Herc (The Godfather of Hip Hop), KRS-1, Snoop Dogg, and Common.
Why was Hip Hop Nutcracker Cancelled?
Due to positive COVID tests related to the Hip Hop Nutcracker tour and out of an abundance of caution for health and safety, the Hip Hop Nutcracker performances at NJPAC in Newark, NJ TODAY at 2PM and 8PM today are being canceled. The tour has strict COVID safety protocols and is closely following all CDC guidelines.
Is the Hip Hop Nutcracker good?
Their dance battle integrated hip-hop with capoeira to bridge different dance styles born from the African diaspora. From a choreographic perspective, the show proved highly entertaining as dancers utilized the entire stage with visually and viscerally stimulating choreography.
What do you wear to hip hop Nutcracker?
The costumes were minimal as well: casual street wear, winter sweaters, and—most notably—Maria-Clara’s glittery, high-waisted pants, which glimmered in the stage lights the entire night. Aside from the Benson’s violin, there’s no live instrumentation.
Who is the best hip hop dancer?
Top 8 Famous Hip Hop Dancers ( Old School and Modern/New Style)
- Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson is known as the King of Pop, however, many of his dance moves find their origin in hip hop dance.
- Run-DMC.
- Aaliyah.
- Paula Abdul.
- Ciara.
- NappyTabs (Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo)
- Les Twins.
- Beyoncé
What is the story The Nutcracker about?
The story of The Nutcracker is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King.
How long is the Nutcracker ballet?
2 hours and 3 minutes
The Nutcracker Returns! Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission.
Who produced the Hip Hop Nutcracker?
Rapper, singer, DJ and producer Kurtis Blow is one of the founding fathers of hip-hop. He MCs the Hip Hop Nutcracker, a dazzling dance show that’s a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic ballet, smashing hip-hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into an inspirational holiday event.
Who choreographed the Hip Hop Nutcracker?
Choreographer Jennifer Weber
Choreographer Jennifer Weber has created The Hip-Hop Nutcracker that draws its inspiration from the holiday tradition. With MC Kurtis Blow and DJ Boo kicking off the performance, the cast of 15 brings a re-imagining to the family favorite in a contemporary way.