World champions of hip-hop, Wanted Posse take us into the depths of a New York speakeasy in the 1920s, to a world filled with charleston footsteps, jitterbug beats and freestyle hip-hop. Remixed to the sounds of Miles Davis, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Betty Boop, Dance N’Speak Easy is an exciting cocktail of all things dance, fit for the whole family, 3 to 93.
Would you mind giving us a brief insight into what your show is?
Dance N’ Speak Easy is a hip-hop dance show that revisits the Prohibition era. It’s an explosive cocktail of dance, break dance, comedy and acrobatics. We also revisit old dance genres such as the Charleston and Lindy-up, both mixed with hip-hop dance styles.
Tell us about the creative team and the process involved?
We’ve met some wonderful people on this project. We worked with Philippe Lafeuille, who directed our show. He actually was at the Fringe last year with his show “Tutu” He also introduced us to Dominique who did the lighting and set design on the show. We all got on really well.
How does it feel coming to the Fringe?
This is a first for us. We’ve been hearing about the Fringe for years, and now it’s finally here, we want to seduce the public by showing them our world and our discipline, which is hip-hop dance.
There are over 3,000 shows at the Fringe. So, what sets your show apart?
It seems that The Fringe has a majority of shows that could be categorized as theatre or circus-based. Of course, there are some dance shows too but they are less numerous than the rest and that’s even more the case when it comes to hip-hop dance shows. I think that’s what will help us to stand out from the crowd.
Is there anything specific you’re hoping the audience will take away?
Yes, of course. I hope they’ll remember our originality and the name of our company Wanted Posse! Also, I hope they will realize that our discipline is evolving and adaptable to all kinds of music.
Your Ideal audience is in attendance, who’s watching? Or more importantly – who isn’t…?
Dance N’ Speak Easy tours all over France and sometimes abroad, and the audience we bring together is truly family-oriented, including children, parents and grandparents. It gathers people who know dance and hip-hop culture, but also all those who want to discover it. Those are sometimes the ones who congratulate us the most actually! That’s what the show is all about taking the audience out of their comfort zone, as we’ve done by creating a show that goes beyond what you’d expect fro;m hip-hop.
So maybe this show isn’t for those who aren’t curious and don’t get out of their comfort zone?
It’s an intense month, so where you’re able, how do you plan to relax, and are there any other shows you intend to see or want to recommend?
We dance at 3:25pm, which gives us a good rest before going onstage. As for me, I love discovering other styles of dance, and I’ll also be taking the opportunity to see some circus shows.
In your ideal world, how can we improve the Fringe, performance, and the industry?
It’s a first for us, so I don’t have any hindsight – maybe you’ll have to ask me again at the end of the festival! For the moment, we’re just looking forward to getting there without any preconceptions, and I have to say that we’re very well supported by our partner Underbelly.
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