Dedan – man, what more is there to say about him. A dancer at heart and wonderful music selector, he has had a long running (with small breaks in between) party called “Brothers and Sisters”. I can’t tell you how many times I either listened or dance the mid-week nights away at that party. Dedan is good people, always for good conversation and is what I consider an original; still around and kickin’ in todays times for good dance music.

Wazir – another dancer that is nothing but good feelings and positive energy. Whether by listening to his music selection or watching him bug out on the dance floor (gotta be the right night and right feeling though), you can see where the true dance music club culture comes from. He is a rooted human being and I am blessed to have spent many nights vibing with the dude.

and last but not least…

Cecil – someone I consider a good friend and someone I look to for insight on sound and nerd filled conversation. A closest dance enthusiast and an up and coming production mega man. Cecil is one of many in the talented family called “thePeople”. ThePeople party has been goin down for some 4 years and has really helped to create a “current” feeling in an already rich music scene. When your an oakland dance music head, your generall a “people party head” – even if your not there every month. http://djcecil.com/

Thank you to all of the gentlemen presented in this short film, all of you have done your part, and continue to do so, for the city of Oakland. The dance floor and my feet appreciate it!

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The tracks:

Post Suite – Floating Points Ensemble
Butterflies (Opolopo Remix) – Kaje Feat. Sacha Williams
A New Deal – Ost & Kjex
When Angels Sing (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs remix) – Doneao
Vacuum Boogie – Floating Points
Pleasure – 123MRK
How Far – Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
Square One (Club Edit) – Mosca
Me – Sepalcure
Lotus Flower (Jacques Greene remix) – Radiohead
Myrtle Avenue – Floating Points

-Coflo

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The tracks:

Capricorn (Essential I Deeper Club Mix) – 60 Hertz Project
Wake With the Day (J & J Soultempo Mix) – Koyla feat. Zaki Ibrahim
Inside of Me (Hood Natives Maftown Remix) – Dj Christos pres. See Morris
Ya Sta! – Dj Pippi & Fabio Genito feat. Asuncion
In Ur Presence (J & J’s Broken Vision) – J & J vs Terry Moore
Kiss My Back (Simbad Motown Mix) – RuBA KPO
Prepared to Go (Swell Session vs. Seiji) – Swell Session
Fight For Freedom (Atjazz Astro Remix) – Charles Webster feat. Thandi Draal
Keep Coming (Axel Boman Mix 2) – Lovebirds
Floating Points – Sais

The Night Last Night – the Soulshifters

(featured shifters include: Coflo, Seth, Lucid, Aqua, Tsunami, Apple, Woes)

Part 1 (Song: Night Last Night by Mark Ronson)

Part 2 (Songs: Adaptacao Ft. Tita Lima-Ohmega Watts, Freak Out- Ohmega Watts, Feel that way-Gift of Gab mash-Tor/Sufjan Stevens)

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The tracks:

Looking at Blue – Exist
Spirits up Above (Simbad’s deep mix) – Jose James
???? (shhhhhhh Stephen Rigmaiden Mix) –
About Time – Art of Tones
Heart Beat (Nick Holder Main Mix) – Drumattix
At the Club (Da Capo Afro Mix) – Timmy Regisford feat. Lynn Lockamy
Wasting my Time (Rocco Remix) – Zakes Bantwini
Take Chances (Coflo Baby powder mix tester) – Stephen Rigmaiden
Let me Show You (Karizma’s Jazz Break) – Kenny Bobien
Horny (Daniel Solar & Andi De Luxe Remix) – Mousse T.
Devil Midnight (LV Remix) – ???

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The tracks:

Betrayal (Andreas Saag Swell Session mix) Fredricks Brown (fix the mix in)
Untitled 9 – Shy One
I wanna Love You (Cecil’s Rubdown) – Lulo Cafe. Feat. Nothende
Twilight – MdCL feat. Lady Alma
Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix) – Theo Parrish
Spirits up Above (Simbad’s Deep Mix) – Jose James
Wie Alt Bist Du – Roska
Scheming (Zed Bias remix) – Maxim
Move – Eltonnick ft. Naak
Your Choice – And
Heart Beat (Nick Holder Main Mix) – Drumattix

We are honored to have our special cypher hosts from SOULebrity stick around to teach on Sunday, November 13th. NOT TO BE MISSED!!

BBOYING
1:00-2:30PM – BBOY REMIND (Style Elements/Soulshifters)

WAACKING
2:30-4:00PM – TIFFANY “JIMINI” BONG (Syrenz/Culture Shock)

HOUSE
4:00PM-5:30PM – MICHEL “MEECH” ONOMO (Paris)

Single Workshop $20
2 Workshops $35
All Workshops $50

VENUE:

CITY DANCE ANNEX (www.citydance.org)
1420 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA

Soulebrity: All-Style Cypher Contest: $600 PRIZE!

SOULebrity was created by Flo-Ology in 2003. The first all-styles event in which the bays own Gary Kendall (Jabbawockeez), Kool Raul (Beats N Peices) and Jamar Township were the cypher champs.

All-Style Cypher Contest

This is a gathering for dancers of all styles to share the cypher to an eclectic assortment of fresh beats (house, hip hop, breaks, funk…..and more).

The Cypher Battle Breakdown:
-Invited hosts will inspire and dance with all contestants. After a one hour cypher 9 dancers will be selected.
-The top 9 will then dance with the hosts in a final cypher.
-Each host will award $200 to one of the finalist; therefore the possibility of 3 winners. If all 3 hosts select the same dancer, that dancer wins the full $600!!

CYPHER HOSTS:
MICHEL “MEECH” ONOMO (Paris)
BBOY REMIND (Style Elements/Soulshifters)
TIFFANY “JIMINI” BONG (Syrenz/Culture Shock)

ECLECTIC BEATS:
SOULO (Mutha Funkers/Groovmekanics/Soulo1200s.com
STEPHEN RIGMAIDEN (SoSo Deep Records)
CECIL (The People)

VENUE:
Womens Building
3543 18th St #8
San Francisco, CA
$10 / *ALL AGES!!
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM / CYPHER CONTEST BEGINS AT 7:30

Party: Afterhours
Location: Undisclosed Location, San Francisco Cali
DJ’s recorded: Jayvi Velasco, Alix Alvarez, Mr. V

What are FLO Radio Club Mixes?

“They are live recordings of mixes that occur at various clubs from around the way. There are no rehearsals or special efforts put into these mixes beyond what the talent themselves puts down at the club that night! I, Co FLO, would personally like to thank the recordee and DJ’s for supplying me with their mixes for broadcast on FLO Radio. Without these type of wonderful people in the world we wouldn’t be able to share music to the masses. Its because of DJ’s, producers, club patrons and dancers that we all can come together and experience the beauty that is house culture club life. Make no mistake its the people that make it is what is is. FLO Radio Club Mixes are just the recorded audio taste of that lovely-ness. If you have any issues with the mixes (you do not want your set online) or if you want to know the name of a track please email me direct – co.flo@mindbodyflo.com. I will do what I can for those that request track names, please be patient. peace!”

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Ok so here we go:

Dance cannot be owned. Dance is not an “item”; therefore, it cannot be sold, borrowed or even stolen. That’s right I said it, it cannot be STOLEN! “Nom-Nom-Nom, QUIT BITIN’ ME SHUN!” Those very words that I have heard SOOO many times, hold no truth. Sure you can create a series of movements but how did you create those movements? First you had to learn a series of movements you didn’t make up? Am I right? Okay there are so many angles to argue here but at least lets take a step back from the ego angle of “get your own shit!“. Don’t get me wrong it urks the shit out of me to see someone blatantly take an entire set or perfect specifics of someone’s style. But lets face it, this is what pushes concepts and originality farther. The conscious acceptance of being inspired and being able to learn is crucial to the art of music and dance. As a dancer for many years I can say I don’t take dance classes to learn how to dance. I take dance classes to learn how to further my ability in dance. Even when I started dancing, the very beginnings of me taking a ‘class’ or learning from someone wasn’t them teaching me to dance rather giving me some tools to work with. As much love and respect I have for all of my direct teachers, the club has taught me more about dance than they ever have. My teachers just showed me how to respect the dance and music (very vital for a REAL freestyle dancer).

Nothing is new, really its not. Everything is learned through observation, inspiration or direct education. Even some of the most unique dancers out there will put you on some kind of game. Meaning they will tell you about something with respect to OGs, original influences, people that made a difference in their life etc. Everyone came from somewhere, no one just appeared out of thin air and neither did your air flair combo or stomach isolation.

Signature steps/moves vs. Style:

Without a doubt signatures or staples have been laid down time and time again in dance. One amazing dancer’s signature step might be the decoration of their respect style, while another dancer uses that signature step as an element of his foundation. The foundation necessary to create his style (I say his but it could also be a ‘her’, please don’t hate ). For example in NY house dance, one of the foundational steps that is often taught is the “skate” or “train”. These specific elements of foot-working/leg-working look nothing like their original style of ‘mimicking’ quad/disco skaters. Sure people can identify with how they came about and even understand the reasoning behind the movement, but now what? It would seem originally someones whole style has become a foundational element for NY house. Would it be incorrect to say that someone could learn various other foundational elements of NY house dance and develop a style without learning the skate? I think so, its also safe to say that someone could really base the foundation of their style on one move/step or I guess inspiration depending on how you look at it. One of my favorite dancers, Rashaad from Assassins, once pointed out to me that “foundation is what your teacher has taught you”. Sometimes teachers come in the form of a music video, or a big brother/sister, not always does someone get the master and disciple relationship. The point, I think, is each person’s foundation is different and perhaps that foundation has a mixture of other ‘key elements’ from which it came from. My take away from Rashaad is that you don’t have to have the same step or groove everyone else has to be able to dance with style.

Real dancers and musicians want music and dance to live on:

Why should anyone be afraid to give up all the secrets of what makes them great? One of the greatest things you can do as an artist in any art form is help move things along and never let the art die. I think a lot of people are scared that by giving up ‘the goods’ they may never be recognized as a great. Well shit, if I can ever reach what I would consider mastery with ANYTHING I do in art, I will be great (I don’t care who recognizes it)! Lifetimes are needed to become a master, lucky for me there has been MANY, many life times in dance and music prior to my existence. This means there is still hope for me yet

Dance cannot be owned, it must be operated:

You have to work with dance, nothing you do is yours, whether you ACTUALLY invented it or not. Let the flow of what you know and feel create your dance. Don’t get hung up on if someone else did it or is doing it or is gonna’ do it. Just get yours, do you, dance should be expression. I promise that the truly dope shit you ‘create’ you will never be able to do again if you really get down and dance. Also as a general disclaimer, my outlook on this subject is very focused around freestyle dance. I don’t want to draw conclusions in avenues of dance in which I do not think much about, like choreography or production shows. Not saying anything negative about choreo, just saying performance is a whole different mentality and thought process from where I was going with this.

I leave you with this. Two greats, maybe the greatest of great – Sammy and Gregory Hines discussing tap on ABC news. Normally a clip that you would watch for the dance and I’m sure this is why the media chose to interview them to begin with; you end up with some powerful and inspirational thoughts about dance/music and the art of tap.

Peace,

-Co FLO

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Hotness:

More – Kink
Good Morning – Monique Bingham (Kaytronik Remix)
I – Donae’o (Sean Mccabe Movin’ on Dub)
Back to Stabs – Tommy Bones
Feelings are Weapons that Can Kill – Kevlar feat. Lisa Jane (Kinks Psyche Funk Mix)
Its Official – Lulu Fall (Daz I Kue Bugz in the Attic Remix)
Set the Tone – Ossie
Almost Invisible – Leif (Kink Live dub)
Sun in the Sky – Lazaro Casanova
Move – Eltonnick feat. Naak
Soy Como Soy – Mokossa & Megablast feat. Cleydys Villalon (Luciano Remix)
Everyday – Urulu
Believe in Me – Altered Natives feat. Sacha Williamson (Zed Bias club dub)

Party: FLYAWAY
Location: Undisclosed Location, San Francisco Cali
DJ’s recorded: Jayvi Velasco, Co FLO, DJ Cecil

What are FLO Radio Club Mixes?

“They are live recordings of mixes that occur at various clubs from around the way. There are no rehearsals or special efforts put into these mixes beyond what the talent themselves puts down at the club that night! I, Co FLO, would personally like to thank the recordee and DJ’s for supplying me with their mixes for broadcast on FLO Radio. Without these type of wonderful people in the world we wouldn’t be able to share music to the masses. Its because of DJ’s, producers, club patrons and dancers that we all can come together and experience the beauty that is house culture club life. Make no mistake its the people that make it is what is is. FLO Radio Club Mixes are just the recorded audio taste of that lovely-ness. If you have any issues with the mixes (you do not want your set online) or if you want to know the name of a track please email me direct – co.flo@mindbodyflo.com. I will do what I can for those that request track names, please be patient. peace!”

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Party: The Rhythm Room
Location: End Up, San Francisco Cali
DJ’s recorded: Co FLO, Stephen Rigmaiden

What are FLO Radio Club Mixes?

“They are live recordings of mixes that occur at various clubs from around the way. There are no rehearsals or special efforts put into these mixes beyond what the talent themselves puts down at the club that night! I, Co FLO, would personally like to thank the recordee and DJ’s for supplying me with their mixes for broadcast on FLO Radio. Without these type of wonderful people in the world we wouldn’t be able to share music to the masses. Its because of DJ’s, producers, club patrons and dancers that we all can come together and experience the beauty that is house culture club life. Make no mistake its the people that make it is what is is. FLO Radio Club Mixes are just the recorded audio taste of that lovely-ness. If you have any issues with the mixes (you do not want your set online) or if you want to know the name of a track please email me direct – co.flo@mindbodyflo.com. I will do what I can for those that request track names, please be patient. peace!”

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Party: TOGETHER
Location: Oasis, Oakland Cali
DJ’s recorded: Jayvi Velasco, Cali

What are FLO Radio Club Mixes?

“They are live recordings of mixes that occur at various clubs from around the way. There are no rehearsals or special efforts put into these mixes beyond what the talent themselves puts down at the club that night! I, Co FLO, would personally like to thank the recordee and DJ’s for supplying me with their mixes for broadcast on FLO Radio. Without these type of wonderful people in the world we wouldn’t be able to share music to the masses. Its because of DJ’s, producers, club patrons and dancers that we all can come together and experience the beauty that is house culture club life. Make no mistake its the people that make it is what is is. FLO Radio Club Mixes are just the recorded audio taste of that lovely-ness. If you have any issues with the mixes (you do not want your set online) or if you want to know the name of a track please email me direct – co.flo@mindbodyflo.com. I will do what I can for those that request track names, please be patient. peace!”

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Party: TOGETHER
Location: Oasis, Oakland Cali
DJ’s recorded: Jayvi Velasco, Cali, Dedan

What are FLO Radio Club Mixes?

“They are live recordings of mixes that occur at various clubs from around the way. There are no rehearsals or special efforts put into these mixes beyond what the talent themselves puts down at the club that night! I, Co FLO, would personally like to thank the recordee and DJ’s for supplying me with their mixes for broadcast on FLO Radio. Without these type of wonderful people in the world we wouldn’t be able to share music to the masses. Its because of DJ’s, producers, club patrons and dancers that we all can come together and experience the beauty that is house culture club life. Make no mistake its the people that make it is what is is. FLO Radio Club Mixes are just the recorded audio taste of that lovely-ness. If you have any issues with the mixes (you do not want your set online) or if you want to know the name of a track please email me direct – co.flo@mindbodyflo.com. I will do what I can for those that request track names, please be patient. peace!”

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Tracks fo that ass:

Leslie’s Vision – Andreas Saag
Fire (SOSO Deep Remix – Stephen Rigmaiden) – “Unknown”
Brighter Days (Karizma and DJ Spen Deepah Dub Mix) – Cajmere feat. Dajae
New Jazzno – Christo
African Salsa (Stephen Rigmaiden mix) – Black Motion feat. Lady B
Good Bye Dancing, Hello God (Arto Mwambe Remix) – Lars Bartkuhn
Rising up (Atjazz Remix) – Ferry Ultra feat. Anne Sexton
Running For Nothing (Simbad Remix) – Lady Alma)
Walking Tall Ft. Folarin Tallman – Stephen Rigmaiden & Folarin Tallman
Polaroid Love – Ifume
Tired Little One (Album version) – Bah Samba feat. Quentin Harris
So Be It – Kelis

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The seleciones:

Chasing Part 1 (Atjazz Remix) – C.9ine feat. Kholi
Put Off – Marlow feat. Comixxx and Knixx
Just Humans – Co FLO Stephen Rigmaiden ft. Elise
Idiosyncracy – Osunlade
Cry Me a River (Black Coffee Remix) – Richard Earnshaw feat. Imogen Ryall
Come Join in – Simbad feat. Brian Temba
Love of My Life (Atjazz Astro Dub) – Zepherin Saint Nathan Adams
Love of My life (Atjazz Alternative Vocal Mix) – Zepherin Saint Nathan Adams
Walkin’ in Paris – Osunlade
Summer Breeze (Atjazz Astro Dub) – N’Dinga Gaba feat. Sahffi
Heartbeat (Mosca Remix) – T. Williams feat. Terri Walker

US CHAMPIONSHIPS

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

Tickets only sold at the door….get there EARLY!

R-16 (Respect 16) is a large-scale Annual Festival where more than 300 Internationally renowned Trend Leaders, Artists, Musicians, Content Developers, Promoters, Producers and B-Boys come together to exchange all areas of Urban Youth Culture and Art from their Native countries.

We are proud to host the only US National Qualifier for both categories of Popping and Locking in San Francisco, CA. We are expecting dancers Nationwide to come and participate at a chance to represent United States in the one of the World’s Most Prestigious Urban Dance Events which takes place annually in South Korea.

 

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MAIN ROOM – Main Battle Stage

 

1 vs 1 : LOCKING 

1 vs 1 : POPPING

SINGLE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT

Winners will recieve the title of US champion and be flown out to compete in the finals – in South Korea

Judges:

POPPING – Politix (Renegades)

LOCKING – Jaypee (Groovemekanix)

FRONT ROOM – BBOY CYPHER KING STAGE

Winner will receive title of US BBOY Cypher King Champion and $100 cash prize

Judges:

SHHHH DON’T TELL NO BODY!

Venue Details:

Date: Sunday May 22, 2011

Time: 12pm – 7pm

Location: Cowell Theater – Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA 94123

Admission: $25

For up-to-date and more info – please visit: http://www.circleoffirecrew.com/r16

Brian Green is one of the worlds foremost respected masters in this dance. His background includes many different dance forms from classical to street. He had his ballet training at the age of 9 from Alvin Ailey. Tap dance from Phil Black. His commercial hiphop background spans decades. Dancing for Missy Elliot to Mariah Carey to 2001 choreographer of the year for his work with MYA. Brian was in NYC club’s scene and street dance scene from a young age studying many great dancers. From this experience he studied and documented many of the foundation of the vocabulary of what the world now knows as “House Dance”
He has traveled the world and taught and spread this dance. Come learn from one of the undisputed living legend of this dance.

City Dance Annex
1420 Harrison St.
San Francisco, California
Sunday, May 15th. 1-3pm
Price: $20 (class will fill up, first come first serve).

For any questions please contact: Odie
ODie@mindbodyflo.com
www.mindbodyflo.com