masterclass hiphop

by Kwamé Ba (FR)

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Time masterclass: 13:15-14:30
Language Masterclass: English

Masterclass
The renowned French dance artist Kwamé Ba will be a guest at the Masterclass Festival Amsterdam 2026, in collaboration with the Foundation Amsterdam HipHop Centre. On April 17, he will lead a workshop at the Foundation in Amsterdam Zuidoost, where participants have the opportunity to be selected for the masterclass — a unique chance to work intensively with Kwamé and experience his creative process up close. Kwamé leads the workshop on April 17 that culminates in a groovy masterclass on April 18, promising an unforgettable dance party with uptempo hip‑hop beats that will energize the venue and get the dance floor moving.

Talents
At Tolhuistuin on April 18, the masterclass will bring together six professional dancers and four selected workshop participants, all working closely with Kwamé on dynamics, musicality, and personal style. The audience will get an exclusive insight into how a hip‑hop choreography is built from initial ideas to a full expressive performance.

Grandmaster (tba)
Kwamé Ba is a celebrated French music producer, keyboardist, and professional dancer, known for his dynamic engagement in House Dance and hip‑hop culture. He has won major international dance competitions, including Juste Debout (House) and House Dance Forever at Summer Dance Forever, and performs live sets that seamlessly blend movement and music with his singular artistic sensibility.

Curator
Foundation Amsterdam Hiphop Centre uses hip-hop culture as a tool for social change and creates a safe, inspiring space for young people and future artists. The program is led by John Agesilas, who brings his experience and vision to provide a creative learning environment. The foundation develops physical and digital learning resources so that students always have access to high-quality arts education, with a focus on multi-ethnic and international art and culture. The curriculum includes dance styles such as hip-hop, house, popping, breaking, and locking, as well as theater, entrepreneurship, arts, and media. Summer Dance Forever, the international hip-hop dance festival co-founded by John Agesilas, brings together dancers from around the world each year for performances, workshops, and battles.