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What is The Massive Movement?The Massive Movement, created by Arts Collective, Massive Monkees Crew, is an outreach organization that offers cutting edge entertainment, motivational workshops, recreation, mentorship programs and educational publications created to encourage positive change in young people.

Massive Mission: Through urban art, dance and music, The Massive Movement aims to entertain, teach and inspire positive change in young people.

Massive Movement presentations and curriculum are focused on key developmental areas such as:

• Healthy Living and Physical Fitness• Positive Decision Making• Goal setting and focused steps to

accomplishing goals• Communication and Teamwork• Commitment and Dedication

• Developing Self Confidence • Bully Prevention• Personal Power• Leadership• Creativity • Fun!

The Creators of The Movement:The Massive Monkees are a diverse group of dancers and artists based out of Seattle, Washington. Since forming in 1999, they have traveled the world teaching, competing and performing for over 50 million people across 6 continents. Despite Massive Monkees’ accomplishments overseas, nothing compares to the cultural foundation they have built in Seattle, which promotes break-dancing and urban art as a healthy activity and method of expression for youth.In 2004, Mayor of Seattle Greg Nickels, proclaimed April 26 as Massive Monkees Day. This was awarded to Massive Monkees in recognition of the dance group’s accomplishments and positive influence on the youth in their communities.

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DANCE This!

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Entertainment Programs & Urban Arts Workshops: Over the past decade, Massive Monkees have been featured guests at various events all over the globe. Festivals, concerts, universities, theaters and television programs across 6 continents have welcomed this world champion break-dance group to share their amazing talent and inspiring ideas. Massive Monkees now offer programs specific to youth outreach through The Massive Movement. Programs were developed to be fun and safe for all age groups and custom tailored to fit the specific needs of any event.

Intro to Breakdance CultureRun Time: 30 minutesCast: 2-3 DancersGrade Level: K-CollegeOverview: This dance performance and interactive workshop will introduce audience members to the history of Hip Hop and Breakdance culture as well as demonstrate the fundamental moves that make up the foundation of this dance. Following the short demonstration, volunteers will then be selected from the audience to learn some basic breakdance choreography. The presentation comes to a finale when the volunteers take the stage and perform for their peers.

Arena PerformanceRun Time: 5-7 minutesCast: 6 DancersGrade Level: K - CollegeIncludes: 5 – 7 min Dance Performance Overview: Great for pep assemblies and sports events, the Arena program features world famous Massive Monkees crew who first brought breakdance choreography to the NBA in 2004. The following year they were invited to the NBA All Star Game and performed for the sold out audience of 20,000 fans and celebrities at Denver Colorado’s Pepsi Center. Now the Monkees bring these same performances with an educational twist to your school or public event.

Main Stage Theater ShowRun Time: 40minsCast: 8 Dancers + 1 DJGrade Level: K – CollegeIncludes: 40min Theater Style Production Including Dance Workshop IntermissionOverview: 2 years of development went into the creation of “Souled Out” and it is the first breakdance theater production of its kind. Massive Monkees have created this unique production that promises to excite and amaze its viewers with some of the world’s best Breakdance choreography. Tracked to a mixture of music that ranges from the 70’s Funk of James Brown to the Alternative Rock of Nirvana to original Massive Movement compositions, each of “Souled Out’s” unique scenes will take you to a different place and time. “Souled Out” debuted Spring of 2008 in Nantes, France to a sold out crowd of 1000 plus spectators.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS

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Kids Breakdance Run Time: 45mins – 1.5hrsInstructors: 1-2 Grade: K - 8Includes: Dance Workshop Overview: Trained professionals visit your gym class and teach basic break-dance moves. Through dance exercises and games, participants will explore movement, develop dance skills and build strength and flexibility. This workshop is fun and safe for all ages and will have your students moving and sweating to the music!

Young Adults BreakdanceRun Time: 45mins – 1.5hrsInstructors: 1-2 Grade: 9 - CollegeIncludes: Dance Workshop Overview: Young Adults Breakdance will begin with a brief discussion on the history of Hip Hop culture and its positive impact on community. Beginning with movement, the dancing starts with a series of warm up exercises and stretches that will prepare participants to learn some fundamental moves of break-dance. After learning some basics, students will explore advanced moves that are taught in a non-threatening exercise that encourages students to explore new challenges, builds confidence and opens students to their own power and potential. As the class heats up, participants will learn choreography and the whole group will unify through synchronized dance. To close out the workshop, participants will break into small groups and apply teamwork to create a unique performance that is performed for peers at the end of class.

After School Extracurricular Breakdance Program (4-8 weeks)Run Time: 4 – 8 WeeksGrade: 6 - 12 Includes: Innovative Breakdance ProgramOverview: The Massive Movement after school program is an innovative Breakdance program that will cultivate self-confidence, and provide tools of empowerment to its participants. Breakdance integrates dedication, creativity, physical fitness and fun into an artistic discipline. This program will work to instill these traits into its students through structured dance lessons. In addition, The Massive Movement will work on social and communication development. Students will work in small groups creating choreography and performance concepts. Through this exercise they will learn skills in leadership and team building. Participants will teach each other, support one another and accomplish goals collectively in this extended program. Participants of this program will evolve as dancers and through this artistic development will also develop these traits to carry over into their everyday lives.

DJ WorkshopRuntime: 1-2hrs Grade: 6 – CollegeIncludes: DJ WorkshopOverview: Do your students love music? They can learn the art of DJing and experience for themselves the positive creative expression that this musical art form can provide. Also discover the history of DJing and find out what it takes to be a DJ during this exciting workshop where participants will learn how music can be a means for making people feel good and for uniting people of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.

URBAN ARTS WORKSHOPS

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“Thank You Massive! You all are amazing to have in DANCE This and very inspiring mentors!-Vicky Lee, Seattle Theatre Group

“For young people, breakdancing is a positive, healthy outlet for expression that can foster community outreach, as is the case with the Massive Monkees”.-Tina Potterf, The Seattle Times

“Massive Monkees have proven that they’re the best in the world and they’re sharing it with their community...”-Greg Nickels, Mayor of Seattle WA

“We want to thank you for the amazing workshop you provided to the Moroccan students, The Workshop was a success!” Yolanda Cieters, World Affairs Council

“The performances provided a balanced mix of dancing, music, student/staff engagement, and positive messages that kept the assemblies highly interactive and seamless. J. Quezon Hammond, Superintendent, Tukwila School District

“Throughout their visit, the Massive Monkees inspired youth with their positive energy and with their passionate belief that dance can change lives.”US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

“Massive Monkees turned out to be a perfect match for our youth outreach program and we hope to get a chance to work with you again on other projects”Julie Groelund, Public Affairs Section, U.S Embassy Copenhagen

Massive Monkees are Currently Serving

Denny, Aki Kurose, Asa Mercer, Odle, Highland, Cascade, Tillicum, The International School, Chief Sealth, Evergreen and the International Visitors Program

Through Partnerships with

Arts Corps, Youth Link, World Affairs Council of Seattle, Coyote Central

Thank you for taking time to consider Massive Monkees and The Massive Movement for your school or community event. Please contact Brysen Angeles with any questions or booking inquiries. [email protected]