Kashmir/Bright Space/Smash Bro’z On “Othello” Birmingham Opera Company.

Posted in Performance's and Shows with tags , , , , on November 26, 2009 by dancegeek

Yo!
Another update for you lovely people :)
Me, myself kashmir leese was offered the position of associate artist to Bright Space based in The Custard Factory Birmingham. This offered me the opportunity to work on the production ” Verdi’s Othello” as an associate artist/choreographer of Bright Space. Working alongside Ron Howell (Choreographer) and Jen Irons (Assistant Choreographer) with the people dancing project.
I started working with Birmingham Opera Company at around the end of october this year. And so far I have learned loads going around to several different groups of dancers/none dancers, which includes my own group The Smash Bro’z, creating the ballet section of the opera and working alongside these two amazing people and I would advise people to come and watch this production as it will be a thing of beauty! :) lol Plus myself and The Smash Bro’z will be performing in the Opera.
The link is below that will take you to the flyer of the production and how to order tickets ;)

http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=e0884a94b5223f3dba20f0e84&id=901c282b7c&e=32890de90c

Peace and love
Kashmir aka Dancegeek

Sorry :(

Posted in Uncategorized on November 25, 2009 by dancegeek

Firstly I would like to say sorry to the people who check this blog looking for updates and not finding any! But its been hard to manage and find time to do so but now don’t worry and fear not! :) I have the application on my phone and can now update the blog wherever I am :)
And for those who don’t know The Smash Bro’z have just arrived back from San Francisco where we performed at the San Francisco HipHop Dancefest!!!! :)
Be on the look out for the blog on that :)

Peace and love Kashmir aka The Dancegeek O_o

Dancescape – developing dance in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire

Posted in Uncategorized on August 12, 2009 by dancegeek

Dancescape – developing dance in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire

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Hip Hop and Funk Style Dance Workshops for Boys with Kashmir Leese from Smash Bro’z 20 & 27 August, Solihull Arts Complex Two days of Hip Hop, Street, Break and Funk with dancer and choreographer Kashmir Leese from Hip Hop Dance crew Smash Bro’z. Smash Bro’z have qualified to compete in the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas this summer!

Kashmir will be leading workshops at Solihull Arts Complex, for boys and young men age 15 and over.

 Dates: Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th August 2009 Time: 11.00 – 3.30pm each day. Cost: £6 per day, or £10 if booking for both days. No prior experience needed! To book a place please phone Solihull Arts Complex Box Office on 0121 704 6962.

Smash Vegas Workshops!

Posted in Uncategorized on June 16, 2009 by dancegeek

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Smash Bro’z Justgiving Site!

Posted in Uncategorized on June 16, 2009 by dancegeek

The Smash Bro’z now have a Justgiving site were all the supporters of our cause can make donations to get us to Las Vegas for The World Hip Hop Championships.

All moneys are greatly appreciated and spreading the word and link would also be a big help  =]

http://www.justgiving.com/smashbroz

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Smash Vegas Fundraiser =]

Posted in Uncategorized on June 11, 2009 by dancegeek

Smash Bro'z LogoWe Need Your Support

Host:
Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Time:
7:30pm – 10:30pm
Location:
The Patrick Centre
Street:
Thorp Street
City/Town:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Phone:
01216893170
Email:

Description

The Smash Bro’z Hip Hop Collective from Birmingham, have qualified to compete in the World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Las Vegas this July. This will be the first time Birmingham and the West Midlands will be represented at this prestigious event. Please come and support this fundraiser, featuring local hip hop crews, musicians, dance acts, comedy, raffles and auctions, so we can get this amazing Birmingham-based dance group to Vegas!

Line Up Will Be Posted Soon!

And tickets can be bought from the link below =]

http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/WhatsOn_focus.asp?ShowId=338

Smash Bro’z Fundraiser At Poppy Red’s =]

Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2009 by dancegeek

Whats up people this is the warm up fundraiser for the main one on the 27th of june so stay tuned for in for about that one but for now Come down, jam, have fun and help us raise money for us to get to las vegas for the world hip hop championships so we can represent The UK and BIRMINGHAM!!

The Event is at:

Poppy reds 10pm-2am £4 on door! 3rd June

Start Time:
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time:
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2:00am
Location:
Poppy Red’s
Street:
Arcadian
City/Town:
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Hosted by bambino

Djs include
Dj cutloose
jovontae piers blackmon
Dj Geek =]

music performances by
suspekt

And live jazz by
Soweto kinch

sign up battles on the night all styles breakin poppin locking house

Should be a dope night! Bring Your Wallets! mwhahahaha =]

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A Proposal for anyone who would want to sponsor or fund The Smash Bro’z!

Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2009 by dancegeek

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Smash Bro’z Proposal

 

To whom this may concern.

My name is Kashmir Leese – Artistic Director of The Smash Bro’z Hip Hop Collective. The Smash Bro’z are a hip hop dance group, based in Birmingham, West Midlands.

The purpose for this propasal is that we wish to ask your institution; if possible, for sponsorship and/or funding in order for our group to fufil our goals. The following proposal and introduction to our group should justify our cause.

We are currently seven members strong and are ranked 1st in the Midlands region, after having won in the “Battle Of The Shires” on Sunday 22nd February 2009 and then went onto qualify for the UK Hip Hop championships; in which, we received: 2nd place in the preliminary rounds, 2nd place in the freestyle solo’s and went onto receive 3rd place in the Adults Division final, in The Colosseum, Watford on Sunday 1st March 2009 – meaning, that we are the first group from Birmingham ever to make the finals in Watford and also, the first group from Birmingham to qualify for the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada 29th July 2009.

As one of the three co-founders to form this group, we have only been officially established in January 2009. Each of us, coming from different backgrounds, both creatively and culturally have other creative outlets, other than dance which helps to define our uniqueness and individuality. Take myself, for example, I am a vivid actor/dancer who has starred in many performances, including the “Chasing Fate” musical, (in which I co-choreographed) which sold out at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Aundre Brown, who is also co-founder, is a talented poet/spoken word artist, who has performed some of latest work at various venues, most recently The Yardbird, a popular Jazz club, networked in Birmingham. As well as this, Aundre Brown is also a skilled Fine Artist. The third co-founder, Jahmai Jones is a technical graffiti artist who is also, learning the art of DJ’ing and has high hopes of uplifting the hip-hop movement in Birmingham, positively.

Collectively, The Smash Bro’z, has a wide knowledge in different dance styles, such as: Bboying (Break Dance), Popping, Locking, House, Krumping, Nu-Style Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, Physical Theatre, Hip Hop Theatre and Tap, all of which are self-taught. Our dance experience, ranges from 3-6 years; however, our skill levels/dance ability surpass this.

To conclude this proposal, I would firstly like to say thank you for taking the time to read our proposal. If you were to accept our proposal, we could offer a range of benefits to your institution/establishment, such as: Bringing prestige – further reinforcing your positive image, Advertising, Promotional performances – where we could represent your company, by wearing your company’s logo/product, in order to bring more publicity to your company.

 

Regards

Kashmir Leese

Artistic Director of

Smash Bro’z Hip-Hop Collective

What are The Smash Bro’z About?

Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2009 by dancegeek

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The Smash Bro’z are a hip hop dance group, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. We are currently seven members strong and are ranked 1st in the Midlands region, after having won in the “Battle Of The Shires” on Sunday 22nd February 2009 and then went onto qualify for the UK Hip Hop championships; in which, we received: 2nd place in the preliminary rounds, 2nd place in the freestyle solo’s and went onto receive 3rd place in the Adults Division final, in The Colosseum, Watford on Sunday 1st March 2009 – meaning, that we are the first group from Birmingham ever to make the finals in Watford and also, the first group from Birmingham to qualify for the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada 29th July 2009. As one of the three co-founders to form this group, we have only been officially established in January 2009. Each of us, coming from different backgrounds, both creatively and culturally have other creative outlets, other than dance which helps to define our uniqueness and individuality. Take myself, for example, I am a vivid actor/dancer who has starred in many performances, including the “Chasing Fate” musical, (in which I co-choreographed) which sold out at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Aundre Brown, who is also co-founder, is a talented poet/spoken word artist, who has performed some of latest work at various venues, most recently The Yardbird, a popular Jazz club, networked in Birmingham. As well as this, Aundre Brown is also a skilled Fine Artist. The third co-founder, Jahmai Jones is a technical graffiti artist who is also, learning the art of DJ’ing and has high hopes of uplifting the hip-hop movement in Birmingham, positively. Collectively, The Smash Bro’z, has a wide knowledge in different dance styles, such as: Bboying (Break Dance), Popping, Locking, House, Krumping, Nu-Style Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, Physical Theatre, Hip Hop Theatre and Tap, all of which are self-taught. Our dance experience, ranges from 3-6 years; however, our skill levels/dance ability surpass this. I’m creating this blog to improve publicity for the group and help us get to Las Vegas =]