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Very well stated. Every day of our lives is a creation of history. Thanks so much for remembering...
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Dance Styles:
Afro-House, Capoeira, Experimental, Jacking, Samba, West African, Free Form
My Moves are . . .
Deeply Rooted, 100% Pure Freestyle
Dancers Who Inspire Me:
Aaron Dismuke, Fulani Malik, Erika Smith, Mesu Ra, Sabine Blaizin, Ejoe Wilson, Hong-10, Roodiyah, Bryan Gentry, Sidney Vault, Perdella Jn Baptiste, Stephen Wiley, Micah Lee, Sena Dubois, Traci Pollard, Blacklight, Mirlet Auguste, Keisha Franklin, Chino-3
Spirituality:
Chango
Company | Group | Crew | Collective
Le Soul Afrique | Dance Warrior Project
Favorite DJs:
Osunlade, Tijo Aime, Pang Lo, DJ Sabine, Ian Friday, Jihad Muhammed, Boddhi Satva, Karizma, Kamala, Filsonik, Djinji Brown, Rich Medina
Favorite Events:
House Dance International, Juste Debout, Soulgasm, Jump n Funk, Brooklyn Mecca, Libation
For me, House Dance is a . . .
Way of Life, Serious Art Form, Conversation with Others, Gateway to Higher Knowledge of Self
E-Mail:
santiago@dancewarrior.com
Website:
http://www.HouseDanceNYC.com
Myspace / Facebook
http://myspace.com/dancewarriorproject
About Me:
I started dancing to house at the age of 14 in the midst of Chicago's house music explosion of the mid-80s. The style of house dance we did was called Jackin'. I began at underage spots like Medusa's and later hit clubs like the Warehouse, Music Box, Power Plant, Generator and the Riviera, legendary venues in the history of house music and dance.

I played around with Hip-Hop in the early 90s, especially when the Native Tongue styles and abstract, jazzy beats were my primary motivation. I lost interest in House because it got to be too commercial when it left Chicago. Instead I explored movement through hip-hop, jazz, trip-hop, drum n bass and other experimental musical forms.

I "re-discovered" House when I moved to NYC in 1996 and went to Body and Soul. The New York mix of dance styles was definitely more expansive than the rawness of Chicago's jacking style. For one, there was a lot more capoeira-esque floor moves (which I later learned was called Lofting). And more of the Afro-Caribbean influence, which I love.

By 2003, I began promoting clubs and house parties around NYC. In late 2004, my partner DJ Sabine and I founded Brooklyn Mecca, a monthly house dance event. After producing two successful Brooklyn Mecca dance showcases featuring the top choreographers in the city, I realized that my dream was to produce a big event that would one day bring together self-taught dancers from all over the world.

In April 2006, I founded Dance Warrior Project, a theatrical dance company that fuses African mythology with house dance. The company features 12 dancers and has been reviewed favorably by the New York Times.

In the summer of 2007, my goal to produce an annual dance festival with contests, workshops, and parties - all dedicated to house dancers - came to fruition through House Dance International NYC.

When I'm not dancing or organizing events, I practice law down on Wall Street. Yup, I lead a double life. lol

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Mop Top 20th Anniversary Reunion (2009)


This past weekend, November 7-9, 2009, many dancers lucky enough to be in NYC experienced a monumental event: the 20th anniversary / reunion of the Mop Top collective, which also consists by extension of the world famous Elite Force and Dance Fusion crews (+ Wiseguys). The dancers who make up this collective are… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 2:30pm — 7 Comments

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Strike a Pose 2.0: The Resurgence of Vogue

[Published in Dance Spirit Magazine: July 2008 | by Santiago Freeman]

The year was 1990. An independent documentary film and a pop music icon would introduce the world to a form of urban dance that had rarely been seen outside of Harlem. The movie was award-winning Paris is Burning. The… Continue

Posted on October 21, 2008 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

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Jump n Funk Revival - NYC 2008

Last night, Thursday, October 16, 2008, was a big night. It marked the return of the legendary Fela Kuti tribute party known as Jump n. Funk. Founded by DJ Rich Medina in 2001, Jump n Funk has definitely had its share of epic soirees and has been fundamental in terms of both introd… Continue

Posted on October 17, 2008 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

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Report from "Who is Who" Battle 2008 – Paris, France

I recently got back from Paris, where I attended the 2d annual "Who is Who" Battle. There was a lot of hype leading up to the event, and yes, it was amazing. Here's my field report:

Pre-Party: Every great dance festival needs that opening night party where kids catch wreck in cyp… Continue

Posted on October 15, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

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At 10:33am on February 1, 2010, Lola Peroni said…
thanks!!

peace^^
At 7:53am on January 29, 2010, Marcelo Mendes said…
Hi Santiago, thanks for receiving.
Keep in touch.

PEACE!!!
At 10:01am on January 24, 2010, Nunney Karma said…
lol...yessss hunni ... ya'll said hit the floor ...so i did ...hahaha love ya
At 3:25am on January 23, 2010, Loose Joint said…
What's up Santiago. This is my first time going on this page. i just saw you requested to be added. What's up man. i know you wanted the class yesterday but I'm sick right now. Trying to recoup from this long tour. I should be better in a few days! Definitely next week it's on!!

Peace
At 4:27pm on January 9, 2010, Na-imah Adriana Fernandez said…
Thank you. love the side
At 8:56pm on January 8, 2010, Farah Колкер Нгангу said…
Thank you so much and I have to say I love the fusion of cultures you guys brought in Le Soul Afrique!
At 10:45pm on January 7, 2010, Nana Ataa Ofosu-Benefo said…
Mr Freeman?? 2 questions - are you going to WMC this year? and what are the dates for HDI 2010? I'd like to put that on my calendar this summer. Please let me know...Thank you kindly.
At 2:57am on January 5, 2010, keith harris said…
Thank you Santiago! A great place to express yourself! House dancing all night long! Peace and Love Bro!
At 8:12am on January 3, 2010, Fabi Silva said…
Hi, Happy New Year!

God bless you!
At 4:44pm on December 13, 2009, Elle aka Blacqbuttaflie said…
Hey there. Not stepping to James Brown (lol). Like Greek Stepping ala Stomp The Yard.

Love the site!!!!!!
 
 

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