I just caught a sneak preview, last night, of “Breaking the Cypher,” tonight’s featured hip hop, break-centric show at the Ford Amphitheatre. I was a little wary of what an hour (and some change) of breaking would entail, but I have to say, it’s something worth seeing.
It’s a unique twist on breaking, then and now. A fast-paced sequence of performances that infuse various elements of dance (like Tango, Salsa, Contemporary, etc.) and other gymnastic-like theatrics into traditional breaking moves. My favorite? Well, I’ll ask: Which came first, Michael Jackson, or the break?
The point is, it doesn’t matter! All dance can live together in harmony. But this show, with all it’s hybrid moves, is still an ode to breaking. It’s so chock full of energy, you’ll have to keep yourself from running up and attempting a head spin…but before you get overzealous, I promise that if you just let the pros handle all the contortions, you’ll enjoy it a lot better.
“Breaking the Cypher”
10.05.07 | Showtime 8pm (Hip Hop Marketplace 6pm)
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323.461.3673
Tickets $25 (Students and children $5)
