What: 2nd Anniversary of the Galaxy Dance Project Uganda
When: 14:00 - 19:30 UTC (+3) Sunday 16th December 2012
Where: GDPU Training Centre, Bombo Road, Kawempe
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Breakdance for the Community is to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the Galaxy Dance Project, Uganda, showing the community of Kawempe how the GDPU is supporting the youths of Uganda by teaching breakdance, developing skills, educating against involvement in drugs & gangs, raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and teaching the beautiful and positive aspects of the Hip Hop Culture.
The event, will be taking place at the Galaxy Dance Project Training Centre, Bombo Road, Kawempe, where Bboys and Bgirls will demonstrate their dance skills of breakdancing, popping, locking, Kenya vs Uganda Bboy battles and more.
All you need to do is turn up so come along, support our 2nd Anniversary, bring your family and friends and experience the real power of Hip Hop. Peace & respect from the GDP Family!
Monday 12 November 2012
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Monday 8 October 2012
UK Charity Fundraiser, Birmingham
SOULROCK CENTRAL PRESENTS A KLUB SOULROCK CENTRAL FUNDRAISER EVENT IN AID OF GALAXY DANCE PROJECT, UGANDA.
Don your best dancing shoes, DJ fingers if you're a DJ and if you're one with an eye and taste for great Art then get ready for a very special night that's all for an amazing
8:00PM - 10:30PM - OPEN DJ DECKS (Donations to enter*).
10:00pm - ART AUCTION HOSTED BY STOO PITTAWAY (Bring your wallets, give what you can and go home with an amazing piece of art. It's all for a great cause :)
11:00PM - 2:00AM - RESIDENT DJ'S PLAYING AN ECLECTIC MIX OF INDIE, ALT, ROCK, MASH UP, REMIX, PARTY.
ROOM 2: RESIDENT DJ'S BRINGING THE VERY BEST IN HIP HOP, FUNK, SOUL & BREAKS. DANCE JAMS WITH PRIZES AND ART EXHIBITIONS WITH AUCTION...
HOSTS - SILENCE DA NOMAD (Open Circles inc) & FORDY (battle holex worldwide).
7:30pm - 11:30 ART EXHIBITION WITH ROB GREGG PLUS DONATED PIECES FOR AUCTION.
7:30PM - BREAKING JAM,
7:45PM - POPPING JAM,
11:00PM - (ANYTHING GOES) FREESTYLE JAM. (Donations to enter jams*)
FOR INFO ON ART EXHIBITION SLOTS OR TO DONATE A PIECE, EMAIL SOULROCKCENTRAL@HOTMAIL.CO
TO ENTER OPEN DJ-ATHON, PUT YOUR NAME DOWN ON APPROPRIATE POST ON THE WALL BELOW.
TO ENTER THE DANCE JAMS POP YOUR NAME DOWN ON APPROPRIATE POST ON WALL BELOW OR JUST TURN UP ON THE NIGHT AND ENTER.
THE EVENT ITSELF IS FREE ENTRY AND OF COURSE THE USUAL DRINKS OFFERS ON SELECTED BRANDS FROM £1 WILL BE ON BEHIND THE BAR, LEAVING YOU WITH MORE CHANGE TO DONATE TO THIS GREAT ORGANISATION! ;)
WE ALSO WELCOME ANY SPONSORS/DONATIONS FROM COMPANIES WILLING TO DONATE PRIZES FOR THE DANCE/DJ JAMS. THANKS.
Don your best dancing shoes, DJ fingers if you're a DJ and if you're one with an eye and taste for great Art then get ready for a very special night that's all for an amazing
cause!
ROOM 1 (Downstairs):
ROOM 1 (Downstairs):
8:00PM - 10:30PM - OPEN DJ DECKS (Donations to enter*).
10:00pm - ART AUCTION HOSTED BY STOO PITTAWAY (Bring your wallets, give what you can and go home with an amazing piece of art. It's all for a great cause :)
11:00PM - 2:00AM - RESIDENT DJ'S PLAYING AN ECLECTIC MIX OF INDIE, ALT, ROCK, MASH UP, REMIX, PARTY.
ROOM 2: RESIDENT DJ'S BRINGING THE VERY BEST IN HIP HOP, FUNK, SOUL & BREAKS. DANCE JAMS WITH PRIZES AND ART EXHIBITIONS WITH AUCTION...
HOSTS - SILENCE DA NOMAD (Open Circles inc) & FORDY (battle holex worldwide).
7:30pm - 11:30 ART EXHIBITION WITH ROB GREGG PLUS DONATED PIECES FOR AUCTION.
7:30PM - BREAKING JAM,
7:45PM - POPPING JAM,
11:00PM - (ANYTHING GOES) FREESTYLE JAM. (Donations to enter jams*)
FOR INFO ON ART EXHIBITION SLOTS OR TO DONATE A PIECE, EMAIL SOULROCKCENTRAL@HOTMAIL.CO
TO ENTER OPEN DJ-ATHON, PUT YOUR NAME DOWN ON APPROPRIATE POST ON THE WALL BELOW.
TO ENTER THE DANCE JAMS POP YOUR NAME DOWN ON APPROPRIATE POST ON WALL BELOW OR JUST TURN UP ON THE NIGHT AND ENTER.
THE EVENT ITSELF IS FREE ENTRY AND OF COURSE THE USUAL DRINKS OFFERS ON SELECTED BRANDS FROM £1 WILL BE ON BEHIND THE BAR, LEAVING YOU WITH MORE CHANGE TO DONATE TO THIS GREAT ORGANISATION! ;)
WE ALSO WELCOME ANY SPONSORS/DONATIONS FROM COMPANIES WILLING TO DONATE PRIZES FOR THE DANCE/DJ JAMS. THANKS.
Thursday 27 September 2012
GDP Holland Freestyle Dance Jam & Battle
When: Saturday 29th September 2012
Where: Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam, Holland
Cost: 5 euro donation
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Galaxy Dance Project Holland is opening with a freestyle dance jam and battle on the 29th September 2012 in Rotterdam, Schouwburgplein.
Donations are 5 euro on the day and if we managed to get 30 donations we have really accomplished a great hip hop mission! All money raised will go to the dancers of Galaxy Dance Project to help rent a place to dance, chairs, music and more.
"We are running our first event to support GDP Uganda, but future events will be held in both Uganda and Holland and both communities will give and receive. All of us will teach, learn and support one another and show the world the power of hip hop dance love!" says Noah from GDP Holland.
SO COME ALONG AND JAM!
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Further Details
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free jam for Uganda so no registration, just come along!
Dance Styles: B-boying, Hiphop, House, Locking, Popping, African and Funk
Hosts: Noah, Gianni
DJ: J Mark it & DJ iPod Holder
Organiser: Noah Gabriel Campbell
Galaxy Dance Project begins in Holland!
Noah Campbell, breakdancer from Rotterdam, Holland has been inspired by the Galaxy Dance Project Uganda to open up a GDP partner project in his home country, promoting the benefits and positive aspects of breakdance and the hip hop culture, for free, to the youths in his community.
"Our main reason is to dance for the kids and their future in music", says Noah. "I want to make it my work so I can live in it and therefore make a real change in the community. So many kids need a helping hand, not just in Africa but across the world, and Galaxy Dance Project can offer this through dance and the positive elements of hip hop."
Noah has also said that seeing what the Galaxy Dance Project is doing in Uganda has reminded him of why he dances. "So many people dance and get involved with music and rap for the wrong reasons. Reasons like making money, getting famous or feeding their ego. I'm rebelling against this. We should be doing right in the world and helping people grow and this is what the GDP in Uganda is doing. This is why me and my family of dancers support the project and want it to grow throughout the world"
Noah has been dancing for 16 years and has long family ties with street dance. His uncle, Don Campbell, who Noah describes as his "teacher of truth" is known to have invented "locking" (originally Cambellocking) which is widely associated with hip hop dance around the globe.
Galaxy Dance Project Uganda hugely welcomes the new arrivals to our growing family and look forward to getting to know all of our brothers and sisters in Holland. Alex, founder of GDP Uganda commented, "We want to say a huge thank you to Noah and his crew. All our love and respect goes out to those who support the Galaxy Dance Project and this is a massive step forward for us in both Holland and Uganda and towards our goal to make the GDP a worldwide family"
"Our main reason is to dance for the kids and their future in music", says Noah. "I want to make it my work so I can live in it and therefore make a real change in the community. So many kids need a helping hand, not just in Africa but across the world, and Galaxy Dance Project can offer this through dance and the positive elements of hip hop."
Noah has also said that seeing what the Galaxy Dance Project is doing in Uganda has reminded him of why he dances. "So many people dance and get involved with music and rap for the wrong reasons. Reasons like making money, getting famous or feeding their ego. I'm rebelling against this. We should be doing right in the world and helping people grow and this is what the GDP in Uganda is doing. This is why me and my family of dancers support the project and want it to grow throughout the world"
Noah has been dancing for 16 years and has long family ties with street dance. His uncle, Don Campbell, who Noah describes as his "teacher of truth" is known to have invented "locking" (originally Cambellocking) which is widely associated with hip hop dance around the globe.
Galaxy Dance Project Uganda hugely welcomes the new arrivals to our growing family and look forward to getting to know all of our brothers and sisters in Holland. Alex, founder of GDP Uganda commented, "We want to say a huge thank you to Noah and his crew. All our love and respect goes out to those who support the Galaxy Dance Project and this is a massive step forward for us in both Holland and Uganda and towards our goal to make the GDP a worldwide family"
Thursday 16 August 2012
Break Fast Jam 2012 Finals
When: 3pm, Sat 25th August
Where: Sharing Youth Centre, Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda
Cost: Free
The Break Fast Eliminations are now complete and so lets let the battle commence!
Hosted by Breakdance Project Uganda, The Break Fast Jam 2012 Finals are to be held on Saturday 25th August and invites you all to come along to the Sharing Youth Centre, Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda to experience the best b-boys from the communities of Uganda.
The event kicks off at 3:00pm sharp and will feature a 7 to smoke battle, 1 on 1 kids (under 15) battles, popping battles, 3 on 3 crew battle, beatboxing, rap and other forms of hiphop dance.
Eliminations were held in Kawempe, Natete, Mulago, Luzira and Nsambya to find the following 7 b-boys to represent at what will be a breathtaking 20 minute final:
Break Fast brings together b-boys and b-girls, beatboxers, graffiti artists and many others from different communities to share their love of the hip hop culture, develop networks and recognise and support the Ugandan artists in our society.
Where: Sharing Youth Centre, Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda
Cost: Free
The Break Fast Eliminations are now complete and so lets let the battle commence!
Hosted by Breakdance Project Uganda, The Break Fast Jam 2012 Finals are to be held on Saturday 25th August and invites you all to come along to the Sharing Youth Centre, Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda to experience the best b-boys from the communities of Uganda.
The event kicks off at 3:00pm sharp and will feature a 7 to smoke battle, 1 on 1 kids (under 15) battles, popping battles, 3 on 3 crew battle, beatboxing, rap and other forms of hiphop dance.
Eliminations were held in Kawempe, Natete, Mulago, Luzira and Nsambya to find the following 7 b-boys to represent at what will be a breathtaking 20 minute final:
- Bboy paul -- Kagwilawo Crew(natete)
- Bboy Fullmoon -- Hit the beat crew (Nsambya)
- Bboy Eddy - - Rythm Squad (Mulago)
- Bboy Abdul -- Battle Holex Crew (Kawempe)
- Bboy Mostrix -- Hit The Beat Crew (Nsambya)
- Bboy Ink -- GPC crew (Mutungo biina)
- Bboy Rique -- Rythm Squad (Mulago)
Break Fast brings together b-boys and b-girls, beatboxers, graffiti artists and many others from different communities to share their love of the hip hop culture, develop networks and recognise and support the Ugandan artists in our society.
Wednesday 18 July 2012
Event - Breakdance Showcase & Educational Discussions
We are holding an event in August (dates to be confirmed) with the aim to create awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDs and drug use amongst the youths of the community.
The event with be showcasing the breakdance skills of the youths and members of the Galaxy Dance Project, and will also take a more educational stance where we will hold discussions regarding drugs and HIV/AIDs. Local Chairman Ssekamate John will be attending the event and joining Alex to hold discussions with everyone that wants to get involved!
Tuesday 10 July 2012
2phe Crew Visit to Galaxy Dance Project Uganda
2phe Crew from Italy visited Galaxy Dance Project earlier this year and after their return to Italy have written about their experiences on their visit to Uganda. Please check out links below to read what they had to say about their stay with the Galaxy Dance Project, Kampala, Uganda
Our Experiences in Uganda for the Galaxy Dance Project Uganda
Thursday 5 July 2012
Wednesday 4 July 2012
New T-Shirts
Below are some pictures of the new t-shirts designed to help raise funds for the project by friends from 2phe crew in Italy (check out our brothers at 2phe crew here).
The cost of each shirt is 15.00 euro and all proceeds will be sent to the Galaxy Dance Project. If you want more information or want to buy any of these shirts, contact via email at 2phecrew@gmail.com
Sunday 17 June 2012
Uganda: Youth Fight Drug Abuse Through Dance Lessons
To some people who have seen these children rehearse from the open place in Kawempe located five miles north of Kampala city, they are either drug addicts or street children.
"Some people undermine what we do thinking it's wastage of time or a nuisance and only attended to by the idle and disorderly," explained Alex Sebaggala the proprietor of Galaxy Dance Project Uganda.
"Some people undermine what we do thinking it's wastage of time or a nuisance and only attended to by the idle and disorderly," explained Alex Sebaggala the proprietor of Galaxy Dance Project Uganda.
With nothing like capital but only the skills, Sebaggala hopes the project would take off with some help. "I started the project with friends Shafiq Kayongo, Juma Tudde, Isaiah Kutesa and Brian Onyango who also lacked the finance but were willing to share skills...
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