Inspired by the inaugural break-dancing event at the Paris Olympics, Manhattan West, in partnership with Works and Process, announced the return of “Gather Round: Street and Club Dance Battles,” a free dance and music series open to the public. Taking place at Manhattan West Plaza in Midtown, this premier destination for food, retail, and culture serves as an ideal backdrop for the dynamic series. Works and Process has been fostering and promoting new works and artists through performing arts series since 1984, having staged events at venues such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Lincoln Center. Its 2024 season will kick off with this series.
The series consists of four performances on Wednesdays in September from 4:30–7 p.m., showcasing some of the genre’s most influential and exciting dancers. “Gather Round” promises to offer something new to both longtime followers of Works and Process’s programming and newcomers, highlighting the organization’s longstanding commitment to dance.
The first performance, “Behind the Groove: CeleBreak Outside! With Kwikstep and Rokafella,” will take place on Wednesday, September 4. Kwikstep and Rokafella have curated “Behind the Groove” since 2009, a dance party where the break-dancing community is invited to freestyle alongside classic dance music. This event provides a platform for dancers to present their moves and skills. In this iteration, four breaking teams will participate in a battle, followed by Rokafella.
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The following Wednesday, “Gather Round Kiki Ball” will celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride and the skills and styles of Ballroom Culture, including Runway, Face, and Vogue. Subsequent events include “Fabulous Waacking Festival Fall Edition with Princess Lockeroo” and “Manhattan West Beatbox Battle with the Beatbox House.”
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Situated in the heart of the city, “Gather Round” is an unmissable public art series that adds another vibrant facet to New York’s cultural fabric. “Behind the Groove: CeleBreak Outside! with Kwikstep and Rokafella” will take place at 4:30 p.m. on September 4, 2024, at Manhattan West Plaza. You can explore the schedule of the following performances here12.
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Inspired by the inaugural break-dancing event at the Paris Olympics, Manhattan West, in partnership with Works and Process, announced the return of “Gather Round: Street and Club Dance Battles,” a free dance and music series open to the public. Taking place at Manhattan West Plaza in Midtown, this premier destination for food, retail, and culture serves as an ideal backdrop for the dynamic series. Works and Process has been fostering and promoting new works and artists through performing arts series since 1984, having staged events at venues such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Lincoln Center. Its 2024 season will kick off with this series.
The series consists of four performances on Wednesdays in September from 4:30–7 p.m., showcasing some of the genre’s most influential and exciting dancers. “Gather Round” promises to offer something new to both longtime followers of Works and Process’s programming and newcomers, highlighting the organization’s longstanding commitment to dance.
The first performance, “Behind the Groove: CeleBreak Outside! With Kwikstep and Rokafella,” will take place on Wednesday, September 4. Kwikstep and Rokafella have curated “Behind the Groove” since 2009, a dance party where the break-dancing community is invited to freestyle alongside classic dance music. This event provides a platform for dancers to present their moves and skills. In this iteration, four breaking teams will participate in a battle, followed by Rokafella.
Courtesy of Manhattan West
The following Wednesday, “Gather Round Kiki Ball” will celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride and the skills and styles of Ballroom Culture, including Runway, Face, and Vogue. Subsequent events include “Fabulous Waacking Festival Fall Edition with Princess Lockeroo” and “Manhattan West Beatbox Battle with the Beatbox House.”
Courtesy of Manhattan West
Situated in the heart of the city, “Gather Round” is an unmissable public art series that adds another vibrant facet to New York’s cultural fabric. “Behind the Groove: CeleBreak Outside! with Kwikstep and Rokafella” will take place at 4:30 p.m. on September 4, 2024, at Manhattan West Plaza. You can explore the schedule of the following performances here12.
