Setting the Stage
- Deep dive into New Zealand's street dance culture
- Beyond just the moves - focusing on people, places, and pivotal moments
Global Roots & Musical DNA
- Origins in 1980s Bronx and LA street scenes
- James Brown's influence on funk styles
- West Coast flavor development
Early Pioneers & Personal Journeys
- Key figures who championed these styles in NZ
- Stories of dancers starting with popping before breaking
- Cross-pollination between different dance forms
Cultural Fusion
- Street dance meeting Māori and Polynesian performance art
- Tours with Toro Toro and Mika Hakka (2001-2007)
- Indigenous culture embedding with hip-hop styles
Going Mainstream
- 1985 Shazam Bob competition on national TV
- From street corners to living rooms
- Legitimizing street dance for wider audiences
Formalization Era (Late 90s-2000s)
- Moving beyond garage jams and video learning
- Rise of proper dance academies and structured training
- Ensuring techniques survived and evolved
The Grassroots vs. Institution Debate
- Community-driven growth vs. top-down approaches
- International talent exchange - sending and receiving
- The living, breathing ecosystem of NZ street dance
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