Kevin Gohou, aka Jr Maddripp, suggests exploring krump. This fast and powerful street dance is a concentrate of pure emotions and energy that requires great body control and precision. Dazzling with his presence and strength, Jr Maddripp is trained by Tight Eyez, one of the creators of krump. In a few hours, he makes you appreciate the total freedom of expression and letting go that this style allows.
Infomation:
Date: Wednesday 06.03.24
Time: 14:30-16:00
Place: Subsdans – Trondheimsveien 2K, 0560 Oslo
For: Everyone with a dance praxis
Registration: billettsalg@dansenshus.com (deadline: 05.03.24 h16:00)
The workshop is free and will be in English
The workshop is a collaboration with Subsdans.
Bio:
Originally from France, Kevin Gohou, also known as Westrock Aka Intimidate, was introduced to the specialized street dance style of Krump. He began training at the age of 15 years old and he has dedicated his life to it every day since. In August of 2014, after 5 years intensive dance training with the original creator and pioneer of Krump dance, TightEyez. (Los Angeles, USA), Kevin was ranked ‘Junior Maddripp’ in the Tight Eyez family. Kevin lives up to his reputation as one of the mentors and innovators of the Krump movement in Europe and he has traveled, taught, battled and judged in some of the most prestigious events across France, Italy, Germany, England, Japan, Spain, Belgium, Switerland, Denmark, Holland, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, USA and now Canada. His passion drove him to Diva by Cirque Du Soleil where he was the Toro (the second main character) and also the Cyclope in Sherazade from OSM and Cirque Eloïse and a interprete and choreographer in Brume by The 7 fingers and in many more shows around the world. He performed at the parliament in Ottawa at Canada day 2019 and danced alongside Marie Mai, Coeur de Pirate and some more talented singers. He also made it to the quarter final of the TV show Révolution by TVA, where he stood out with his unique style and became one of the top 14 out of 4000 dancers. Currently residing in Montreal, Kevin is teaching the youth and senior generation at Rebelles & Vagabons, A’motion and Studio Party Time. He is still continuing to develop the movement of Krump across Canada and Europe. Still in the early stages of his career, he strives to leave his trace in the history of Krump worldwide.