Videos
Open Your Mind
6 videosIs a renowned experimental dance competition focussing on the artistic and creative side of the dance. The battle attracts dancers who love to transcend the borders of dance styles and challenge themselves in artistic challenges of the event.
Recap Open Your Mind
Liam Alesja
Nao
Polina Eva
Eloi
Final Battle
X-Jam
12 videosX-jam is a showcase platform for young and experienced choreographers of hip hop choreography and beyond. X-jam is initiated to encourage choreographers to explore their own creativity outside of the traditional choreography competitions.
X-Jam 2023 Recap
Showcase Gianni Schipper
Showcase Behorz Akbari
Showcase Damien van Doorn en Nikki Swinkels
Showcase Ruben Tamminga
Showcase Nkosi Matondo
Showcase Stephanie Nzomosi
Showcase Robin Benjamin
Showcase Ryan
Showcase Eeyore Saschacvr
Showcase Dennis de Graaf
Showcase Raoul Mitchell
Braincandies
5 videosBraincandies Large is an interactive evening of talks organized to empower hip hop minded inspirational speakers to share their stories through words rather than dance. Braincandies always focuses on the broader social context of the culture. The last edition’s theme is “sustainability and longevity in the culture”.
#Braincandies Large: Paulo
#Braincandies Large: Future
#Braincandies Large: Paradox
#Braincandies Large: Frieda Frost
#Braincandies Large: Carmen
DBC - Crewbattles
2 videosDBC stands for Dutch Bboy Championship and is the longest running Dutch national breaking competition for crews. Every year crews come from all corners of the country to compete for the only true Dutch national title.
Full event | Dutch BBoy Championships 2023
HFC vs Breaksquad | Final battle | Dutch BBoy Championships 2023
Planet Pop'N
6 videosIs an international dance competition by and for the Popping Dance Culture. This year the event partnered with another respected popping platform The Book of Styles that resulted in a battle celebrated for the diversity and depth of the influential dance style called popping.
Tutting & Popping | Hamsterman vs Boogie Panda
Tutting & Waving | Hamsterman vs Likid
Tutting & Animation | Hamsterman vs Omni
Waving & Popping | Likid vs Boogie Panda
Waving & Animation | Likid vs Omi
Animation & Popping | Omni vs Boogie Panda
Ambassador Interviews
4 videosThe ambassadors of Urban Dancedays 2023 are a collective of renowned creators and pioneers from diverse backgrounds in dance and theater. They are exceptional professionals who have pushed boundaries and reshaped the urban dance landscape in the past and present, bringing innovation and creativity to their craft. With their expertise and unique perspectives, the ambassadors inspire and lead the way for visitors of Urban Dancedays 2023 to take a step closer to the world of dance and theater.
Paulo Nunes
Simon Bus
Dalton Jansen
Senna Amaris
About
Urban Dansdagen is a Dutch Festival dedicated to showcasing the wealth and diversity of urban dance culture. From hip hop to experimental, from battles to inspiring talks. We bring the culture step closer to the audience.
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