Contact:

Dana Munson

612.206.3630
dmunson@thecowlescenter.org

THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF HIP HOP. RETURNS TO THE GOODALE THEATER

J-Sun mentors the next generation of breaking, house, funkstyles
and rocking choreographers in the performance

Minneapolis, MN, January 14, 14 The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts brings back B-boy J-Sun and his crew for their third and final installment of Hip Hop. February 21 23. This continuation of last years Hip Hop! explores the elements of Hip Hop, traditionally performed on the streetstransformed for the theater. J-Sun and others experiment with themes of battling with oneself, everyday life, insecurities, and strengths told with a Hip Hop twist.

This years production will feature breaking, popping, housing, and rocking. This time B-Boy J-Sun is joined by fellow choreographers Arturo Miles, "Dancin Dave" Marcotte, Osmund Dris, Jake "Boogie B" Riley and Wealthy Phonseya. Charles "Step Child" Thorstad, Anne "AnnieUp" Aldag and Nicki Cullinan return to the stage once again as well. Join as the origin of breaking is explored with DJ King Otto and take a trip around the world with Stefon "BIONIK" Taylor.

Last years show sold out so get your tickets early. Performance tickets are $16 - $22 including fees and are available at www.thecowlescenter.org or by calling 612.206.3600. Student discounts available.

About The Cowles Center

The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts (501(c) 3) is the Twin Cities' newest arts center and the flagship for dance in Minnesota. Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, The Cowles Center includes the newly refurbished 500-seat Goodale Theater; the Hennepin Center for the Arts, home to 20 leading dance and performing arts organizations; the state-of-the-art Target Education Studio, housing The Cowles Centers distance learning program; and the new U.S. Bank Atrium. The Cowles Center fills the need for a place that is a catalyst for the creation, presentation, education, enjoyment and celebration of dance and the performing arts in the Twin Cities. The 2013/14 Season is presented by U.S. Bank with additional support from Ascent Private Capital Management and The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank www.thecowlescenter.org.

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