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Makin’ Beats and Breakin’ it Down!

On May 23, 2009, I organized a “Back to School Breakdance Challenge” for the youth participating in the Hip Hop Therapy Project. The purpose of this show was to provide these youth with an opportunity to showcase their skills and talent and to reward them for their hard work and dedication. It also served as the official launch of Breakdance Project Uganda (BPU) in Gulu. The event was a success with 200-300 people in attendance and fifty youth ranging in age from 8-20 years old performing and competing in the following categories:
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Tags: Breakdance Project Uganda!, Common, Crazy Legs, Hip Hop Therapy Project, Kanye West, K’Naan, Nabil Elderkin, Rock Steady Crew