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Conor O'Kane

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Title

Conor O'Kane

Description

A collection of items donated by Conor O'Kane, co-founder of Bad Taste Cru.

Creator

Dance City

Publisher

Dance City

Collection Items

  • This document describes Bad Taste Cru, a pioneering UK Hip Hop Theatre company founded by Bboy P in 1995. It describes the cru's origins, its dance battles, contributions to UK Hip Hop theatre, community events, and stylistic influences.
  • The interview delves into the history and development of breakdancing, focusing on Conor O’Kane's experiences and contributions to the breakdancing community in Newcastle and Northern Ireland. Key topics include significant events such as the Scottish B-Boy Championships, the UK University Breakdance Championships, and the Just Jam battles. The interview also highlights the cultural exchange between breakdancing communities, the evolution of breakdancing crews like Bad Taste Cru and Newcastle City Kru, and the impact of breakdancing on the local and international dance scenes. The discussion emphasises the growth of breakdancing as an art form and its integration into the broader dance community.