Funkstylerz UK: Breakdance, Funkstyles & Hip-Hop Dance Company

Life of a B-Boy 2007
Funkstylerz complete a second season of touring the highly acclaimed theatre show

With the experience of the original tour under their belts, Mouse, Steady, Chimp & DJ G-Kut leapt into their second season full of energy and confidence to deliver another round of knockout performances to packed out theatres all across the UK.

Having made some small changes and improvements to fine tune the show, we received our best reviews yet, even bringing some people to tears! (for a good reason btw!).

Our workshops and Q&A sessions also proved very popular and we hope that we provided the inspiration needed for all the aspiring bboys and bgirls who came to watch and take part.

Please check out the Life of a B-Boy myspace and feel free to leave us a comment.

Afrika! Afrika!
B-Boy Banner is selected for the smash hit show at the o2 Dome

Congratulations to Funkstylerz's B-Boy Banner aka K who is currently performing as part of the cast for the sellout show 'Afrika! Afrika!' which has been dubbed as the 'hot blooded African alternative to Cirque de Soleil'.

The show will be at the o2 Dome until July before going on tour around the UK and then the USA.

Visit the Afrika! Afrika! website by clicking the link on the right.

Marriott Hotels commercial
B-Boy Time features in the classy new ad by the luxury hotel chain

Having been selected from hundreds of audition hopefuls, Tim was chosen to represent the breakdance element of the Marriott 'Dance Ad' commercial which features a blend of many different cultural dance styles from around the world combined with some amazing camera work and special effects.

This is Tim's second major TV commercial of the year, having already featured the worldwide K-Swiss campaign.

Watch the commercial by clicking the cam logo on the right.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Team Extreme invite Funkstylerz to perform for the NEC crowd

The end of the year saw a busy time for the Funkstylerz squad but the definite high point was the chance to dance at the prestigious BBC televised Sports Personality of the Year awards.

Performing alongside the awesome skaters and riders from Team Extreme, Funkstylerz impressed crowds in a specially created urban sports area sponsored by Robinsons.

This was the first year that the event had been opened up to the public and, judging by the popularity of the event, won't be the last.

Check out the Team Extreme website by clicking the link on the right.

Hugo Fragrances Tour
Teaming up with the Decibella girls to create a unique show for Hugo

Having been involved with the Hugo brand for much of 2007 providing masterclasses for the prestigious Urban Rules events, Funkstylerz were asked to create a male vs female show to help introduce their new fragrance range Hugo XX/XY.

The edgy show was presented at numerous fragrance conferences across the UK and had an amazing response from clients and spectators alike.

Photo gallery coming soon so check back often.

Betfair Turbo Tennis
Funkstylerz bring down the house at a packed out O2 Dome

A unique new tennis concept needed a unique act to welcome the 10,000 fans who'd come to support their favourite players which included the likes of Andy Murray, Pat Cash, Goran Ivanisevic and James Blake.

Funkstylerz were brought in to entertain the crowds with a spectacular 15 minute performance during the interval which sent the audience into a frenzy of screaming and rapturous applause. The event was also aired live on TV to millions of viewers across the world.

Andy Murray, the British number one, was the eventual winner of the tournament taking home the $100,000 cheque!

Check out the photo gallery of the event on the Turbo Tennis website by clicking on the link.

Armani Exchange Store Launch
Pulling in the crowds at Birmingham's Bullring

Armani Exchange's new store arrived with a bang when Funkstylerz teamed up with the awesome skaters and bmx riders from Team Extreme to set the scene for an extravaganza of urban skills in the centre of Birmingham's main shopping centre.

An impressive half pipe provided the stage for the 'Turn Up Your Style' show which featured performances from a powerful combination of talented athletes providing non stop action & entertainment throughout the whole (sunny) day as the music pumped out from the heart of the city centre.

Mercedes-Benz Awards Ceremony
Funkstylerz impress execs with a unique performance at the prestigious car company's award show.

The Mercedes-Benz employees looked surprised when the hooded Funkstylerz team decided to check out the brand new Mercedes C-Class, which was on display in the flash hotel conference room. Completely unaware of the show that was about to begin, the unexpecting audience were even more surprised when the five Funkstylerz dancers decided to get in the vehicle for a better look!

However, it all became clear as the music kicked in and everyone turned to see us dancing on and around the vehicle before taking to the stage for our show. The impressed audience commented on how much they loved the performance but we were just happy that they didn't call the police!

Thorpe Park 'Concrete Stylez' Show
Funkstylerz entertain the crowds with explosive performances at London's no.1 theme park

After last year's knockout shows during the summer half term week, Funkstylerz were brought back again this year to entertain theme park goers once more.

The appropriately named 'Concrete Stylez' show featured a combination of bboying and parkour collaborating with the amazing freerunners from Urban Freeflow to create an incredible spectacle of these two urban artforms.

Unlike last year's sunshine, the rain poured down for the first few days of our week long residency but that didn't stop the crowds pouring into the Thorpe Park dome to enjoy the Concrete Stylez show which brought the house down everytime.

InterContinental Hotel
Funkstylerz perform at the exclusive relaunch of the luxurious Park Lane hotel

Having completed a year long refurbishment, the luxury InterContinental Park Lane relaunched this May with a bang with a lavish night of entertainment hosted by impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner.

Funkstylerz brought the house down once again performing an eight person choreographed street and breakdance show which ended in rapturous applause. Mr Bremner himself even came to find us at the end to let us know how much he enjoyed our performance.

The night also featured a Moulin Rouge show and a performance by soul diva, Beverley Knight.

K-Swiss Campaign
Bboy Time flies out to South Africa to shoot the new KSwiss tv and photographic adverts

Funkstylerz's Bboy Time was selected from hundreds of auditionees to feature in the acrobatic commercial shot in the beautiful Cape Town.

Keep an eye out in the magazines and on the tv screen for the adverts released in the UK last month.

The picture above is a still from the tv ad. Check out the full advert on the Funkstylerz homepage.

Click on the links for the photographic and video adverts.

Red Bull Beat Battle 2007
FunkFloMavericks compete in the prestigious Beat Battle at East London's Hackney Empire

Funkstylerz teamed up with bboy crew Soul Mavericks to create an 8 minute choreography for this year's Red Bull Beat Battle.

The RedBull Beat Battle is an elite choreography competition featuring 8 of the world's best crews from 8 different countries.

This year's winners were Flying Steps from Germany who have now won the title for a second successive year with their creative performance.

Check out the Beat Battle website by clicking on the photo.

Sony PS3 Launch, London & Sony Media Experience, Rhodes
Funkstylerz entertain high profile audiences at two major Sony events

The hugely publicised launch of the new PS3 , held at the flagship Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street, was crammed full of press and tv cameras as eager gamers queued to get their hands on the first available Playstation 3s in the UK.

Funkstylerz entertained the waiting crowds and posed for the media appearing in nearly every major newspaper and television news program across the UK on the following day!

A 12 strong team of Funkstylerz members then headed out to the Greek Island of Rhodes to perform an exhibition 'boys versus girls' battle showcase for the launch party of the massive Sony Media Experience 2007, held at the luxury Sofitel Capsis Hotel and Convention Centre.

Please click on the camera link for the image gallery for this event..
(photos courtesy of Roger Robinson)

Western Union Campaign
Steady, the new face of Western Union's Carribean advertising campaign

Steady has recently signed a deal to front Western Union's new Carribean activity and already features in billboards, posters and a tv commercial for the money transfer company.

He will be making appearances at major cities around the UK for the remainder of the year peforming and promoting the brand. Steady will also be acting as a spokesman for the brand and will be responding to radio, tv and press interviews.

The picture shows Steady's billboard in Brixton (which is bigger than a bus!).

Please click on this camera link to view the image gallery.

Hugo Urban Rules
Flexy $tu leads choreography masterclasses featured on MTV Base

Hugo Urban Rules by Hugo Fragrances is a series of events and workshops designed to seek out the very best new talent across the UK.

The workshops are designed to provide expert training in all areas of the music industry including vocal coaching, stage performance and choreography.

The chosen winners from each region will have the opportunity to perform at an exclusive concert alongside a major recording artists as well as record a track with a renowned industry producer.

Flexy has been involved with Hugo Urban Rules as the choreography masterclass leader since it's conception and has taught successful and well received classes at both the London and Birmingham auditions. The next auditions will be held next month in Manchester.

Check out the Hugo Urban Rules website by clicking on the photo or watch the MTV Base screening by clicking on the video link.

SportsWorld Fashion Show & Photoshoot
Funkstylerz demonstrate just how cool sportswear can look

We were honoured when retail giant SportsWorld approached Funkstylerz to create and choreograph a dance fashion show to display their new range of clothing for the summer of 2007.

After some lengthy rehearsals, Funkstylerz brought the house down with an explosive 20 minute show performed in front of an in house audience over two days at SportsWorld's head office in Mansfield.

We were then whisked off to Manchester for a photoshoot to promote the Lonsdale and No Fear brands in SportsWorld stores across the UK.

*Video clips and photos of the show will be available soon.

We have a World Champion!
Mouse wins the Bboy Championships

The UK's top bboy, Mouse, overcame a field of top international bboys to become the World Solo Battle winner at the 2006 UK Bboy Championships held at Brixton Academy in October. As a dream of his since his bboy beginnings, it is a definitive milestone in his career and reflects the hardwork he has put in to this dance and his drive to be the best.

He is the first UK dancer to win the event since 1998 and this achievement has put him down in the bboy hall of fame for life. Congratulations Mouse!

Please click on the picture to go to the Bboy Championships website or click the video link to watch the Bboy Championships 2006 trailer.

Funkstylerz & Madonna
Madonna 'Confessions' World Tour

Steve & Normann aka Veusty & Shay spent most of last year travelling the world with the Queen of Pop. Adding that Funkstylerz touch, they became the headline dancers as part of Madonna's 2006 world tour which featured breathtaking performances in a multi million dollar stage show.

Now back on solid ground in the UK, they are available for workshops, masterclasses and performances with the Funkstylerz company.

Please click on the links to view tour photos and video clip.

'B-Boy' the game
Available now on PS2 & PSP

Battle your way to become the best B-Boy in the world.

Now you can control Funkstylerz's own B-Boy Mouse as he features as one of the 12 characters in the brand new Playstation game 'B-Boy'. He is the only UK representative in this exciting ground breaking and award winning game.

Learn the moves and create original routines against a soundtrack of Hip Hop anthems. Taunt your rivals and gain respect from the B-Boys. Become the best and stay the best!

Please click on the image to go the 'B-Boy' the game website or watch the game trailer by clicking on the video link..

Life of a B-Boy
UK Hip Hop Theatre at its best

After a hugely successful 2006 Autumn tour which received rave reviews, we will be touring 'Life of a B-Boy' again at the end of this year*.

Life of a B-Boy is a unique piece of dance theatre, directed and developed by Benji Reid..... Featuring world class bboys Mouse, Steady and ChimpChilla with a LIVE music score by Dj GKut. It tells the story of how they each got involved in the world of bboying. This piece is not performed by actors...... Each of the performers tells their own unique story, from humble beginnings to performing on the world stage. Its a performance not to be missed. Keep checking back for 2007 tour updates.

* We have two special spring performances in March so please click the photo for more info.

Click here to view the 2006 event galleries