Check this out – four talented dancers at the corner of 90th Ave and MacArthur in East Oakland are caught on video. Truly the best dance video we at OaklandSeen have watched in a long time.
We wonder what the police officer said to the young man before they began dancing, we wonder about their stories and most of all, we wonder where we can see them perform again.
You all make Oakland proud. This was shot by the amazing Yak Films – talented local video producers. Check ‘em out next Friday, August 6th. YAKFILMS and thePeople present All-Styles Dance Battle bringing together the Bay Area’s best dancers in breaking, popping, locking, house and turf styles to compete for the Best of the… part of The Best of the East Bay Party in Jack London Square Broadway and 1st St | Oakland 7pm – 9pm. Free.
These guys are exactly what I’m looking for. If y’all see this, please come to my audition – I need you.
Audition:
Raww Source
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
3:30-5:30
Dance Mission Studio 3
bring: yourself, your music, a 2-6 minute piece
Hope to see y’all! Tell your friends!
Jordan Fox
rawwsource@gmail.com
Man, this made me miss Oakland. Athleticism, creativity, intensity, soul, a sense of humor. Humanity don’t get no better. These aren’t just any four guys standing on a corner. Thanks and respect.
so sensitive and athletic. makes me proud to call oakland home, proud of my neigbors.
Loved it. I am from Cuba but I lived in Oakland for 17 years. We see a lot of negative news coming from Oaktown, but there is a lot of great talent there that needs to be shown to the world. These kids are a testament to that.
4 Young Black Men on the Street corner in Oakland, hope they don’t get arrested for having too much Talent!
Beautiful, THANK YOU, best of luck
This was breath-takingly beautiful. I wish we knew these artists names.
Ok, I see now… No Noize (red jacket), Man (back jacket), BJ (striped shirt), Dreal (white shirt).
Directed and edited by Yoram Savion
I can’t believe how few people did not bother to read the credits for this film. This is an at least semi- choreographed work. The way we react before we know this is revealing and important, just as our response to any work of art is.
This could be the start of something BIG!
I will keep you boys in mind if I ever need you for my next video…;) You boys made me proud to be living in the Bay Area!
I hope you find much success in whatever you decide to do and I hope that you continue to follow your passion…DANCIN!!!
Ballet, ice skating, gymnastics, hip hop . . . unbelievable!
THAT IS WHAT BAY AREA IS ALL ABOUT……… HOMIE IN THE CINCY CAP KILLED IT ALL THAT BACK FLIP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who made the backing track?
You guys ROCK!!!!!!Beautiful.
it’s sad to see that folks from the bay area have never have seen the “TURFIN” and “GIGGIN” style of dance before… ya’ll must haven’t visited the hood lately, or stopped by a high school assembly
Superb! Mad skills, and beyond beautiful. All love from Chicago.
Otter
much love and respect. straight beautiful. stay up.
Magnificent. I was so inspired. Dance….divinity dancing…..the fluidity…..flexibility…rhythm…what a joy…..you guys are great….love your grace and send you wishes that you keep dancing and that your lives are filled with love, blessings and joy. Seeing you dance filled me with joy and gratitude for the blessings of life. Thank you!!!!!!
What a Joy to Watch. It made me miss the Soulful, Styley Oaktown.
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Beautiful! Hope you guys are pro because this is one of the best dance performances I’ve ever seen. And so great to see it out on the street in the day instead of in a dark club where you can barely see what’s going on. The wet street is a good touch – makes the whole thing glisten.
pure beauty
love from Chi
Yo that was crazy sick. I loved it!!!! Need more of that… More….. Dancin in the rain wow great y’all…..
New York loves it!
soul. style. inspiration in the rain. you’re beautiful.
Such Grace, Beauty, Talent and Originality! Absolutely amazing video.
[...] of these dancers speaks volumes about the creativity of Oakland's youth. Must see video.Source:http://www.oaklandseen.com/2010/07/29/best-dancing-in-the-rain-video-east-oakland/ Publicado por Becky en 06:10 Etiquetas: creativity, [...]
Thizz is a sick video!
the track is crazy wicked. You guys are the best that ive seen on youtube. we need another video… ASAP
That was beautiful, moving, intense, quiet, soulful, you were right! Thank you for sharing…..
Dance mo betta dan gunsand wanna bees
Fantastically graceful and impressively fluid !
spectacular and hard to believe that human bodies can accomplish these moves.
Amazing. I can’t imagine how much work these guys put into this, but it must have been a LOT!
Where have I been? I just moved from Oakland and I’ve never seen anything like it. I keep hittin’ the replay button. I just can’t get enough!
I have lived in Oakland for two years, and never seen street dancers here. These guys are a joy to watch dancing with passion,in the rain. Wow. I love those toe spins,they make it look effortless.
What is this music? Gotta have it!
AMAZING!! SHOULD BE AT MADISON SQ GARDEN.
Just beautiful… u guys are sooo talented… come to Manhattan… let’s see what we can do here for u in New York…. My God.. My God… just very spiritual…
Wow! Makes me want to finally visit US…
u rock!!!!!!! Great stuff. these young men have more than talent, they have drive cause you don’t get to do that kinda stuff without a whole lotta practice!!!
Wow that was the best dance video I’ve ever seen , that was crazy for a minute I was looking for cables on these guys
would love to see that kinda dancing here in Barbados, y’all needs to do a video with Rhianna.
I love this video, the young brothers on the corner really have skills. This is a Bad performance. Keep being creative.
I would like to see more. Y’all need to be on BET or TV One.
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What most beautiful and gorgous spirits come from heaven to share a moment of dance flight with the rest of us.
thank u.