Sadler’s Wells’ critically acclaimed international festival of hip hop dance theatre, Breakin’ Convention, is back, with performances from UK and international companies and crews.

Now in its 14th year, this hugely popular Sadler’s Wells Production is once again hosted and curated by Associate Artist Jonzi D.

Following the annual festival at Sadler’s Wells over the May bank holiday (Saturday 29 April - Monday 1 May), Breakin’ Convention will then tour for a second consecutive year, to nine venues across the UK until early June 2017 marks Breakin’ Convention’s seventh UK tour. Breakin’ Convention has firmly established itself as one of the major highlights on the British dance calendar and one of the world’s greatest celebrations of hip hop culture.

The London festival on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April sees Sadler’s Wells’ foyer transformed with DJs, freestyle dance jams, graffiti exhibitions, workshops from top international artists and live aerosol art.

The participatory activities take place pre-show and during the interval. Across the weekend, you’ll find performances from Soweto Skeleton Movers, Canada’s Tentacle tribe, Just Dance from South Korea, Boy Blue Entertainment and Old Men Grooving. ……………………………………………………………………………………….

COMPETITION: Win a Breakin’ Convention ’17 sweatshirt in your choice of two designs and chosen size. To enter the competition, send an email to ava@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: The prestigious Boy Blue Entertainment company are set to be one of the highlights of the weekend- what’s the name of their work that recently saw them nominated for Best New Dance Production in the 2017 Olivier Awards?

A: .1) Mauve .2) Taupe .3) Teal .4) Blak, Whyte and Gray