Hip-hop dance groups clash at ZimFDG

Dance Group competition scheduled for the 7 Arts Theatre in Harare on June 25.
Over 40 hip-hop dance groups held auditions across Zimbabwe and 15 groups made it through to the second round.

Besides the Flip Floppers, who are aiming to keep their flag high, the group Fresh 105 is also out to prove its worth.
Some of the groups that impressed include outfits Break Equation and G Steppers from Gweru which are expected to steal the hearts of many as they have proved to be phenomenal in dancing circles.

Zina, Poptronix, Gravity, Freeze Frame and The Royal crew are some of the groups that are expected to take part.
From this month’s competition, 10 groups that would have impressed would move to the next round scheduled for July 9.

Five groups that would have made it will go for the finals to be held in August.
The national winners will get whopping US$4 000 cash prize and a trophy.

Organisers of this national event, ZimFDG said the project was aimed at nurturing talent among youth through arts.
“We are trying to create a positive environment to the participating youth and also giving back to the community by assisting the less privileged,” said Adonis Muronzi, the project managing director.
Muronzi also said that ZimFDG is working in collaboration with a new organisation called “Let’s Give Them Hope”, which runs feeding programmes for vulnerable children in urban and rural areas.
The vision of Zimbabwe’s Finest Dance Group is to create a platform for Zimbabwe’s youth to fully express themselves through street dance.

“We believe street dancing (hip-hop) has been overlooked for many years and has not be allowed to grow.
“We also believe that Zimbabwean youth are as talented in this form of dance just like any other youth from any other country,” said Muronzi.
ZimFDG aims to run this exciting competition annually.

Dance competitions and talent shows such as these have become very successful in many countries around the world, for instance, “America’s Best Dance Crew”, So You Think You Can Dance” and “Britain’s Got Talent”.