PhysFestNYC Workshop: Passion Fruit intensive workshop: Introduction to Popping with Ice-O

Introduction to Popping w/ Ice-o

Learn how to drill techniques specific to the style popping , groove, and how to approach the dance/music as a beginner.

Justin "Ice-o" Herbin is a New York/Stockholm based dancer, from the Bronx, NY. He specializes in popping, Hip Hop, and animation. His aim is to push the boundaries of his art within street dance, all the while honoring his elders traditions, and bridging the gap between African American cultural expression and the rest of world. From small cities like Neufchâtel in Switzerland and Katrineholm in Sweden, to metropolitan wonders like Stockholm, Falun, and New York City, his passion for dance continues to push him forward.

Passion Fruit is a street/club dance and educational company, founded in 2016 by Tatiana Desardouin, (Choreographer/Art.director). Through educational programs and dance works, the mission is to: promote street/clubbing dance styles and cultures; highlight its black heritage ; explore and address social issues; inspire young artists to share their voices. They performed in USA “Dance Within Your Dance” and “Trapped” in theaters such as BAAD!Theater, Summerstage, Jacob's Pillow, the New Victory, LOHH festival, 92NY, MASS MoCA, Dance Place, the Guggenheim, BRIC!,ADF and abroad.

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