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Five years of The Capsule and a solo episode catching up on everything happening in the street dance scene right now.Luke breaks down the Raygun documentary and what he would have done differently with that worldwide platform, why the bullying conversation still matters even when you disagree with someone, and whether the doc owed anything to the breakingscene at all.Then it is Summer Dance Forever and the Snipes Warrior edition, why the cloak and mask reveal did not land, and the impossible problem of raising the stakes at an event where every dancer in the prelims is already world class. Plus a conversation about popping music, whether DJs are still taking risks the way theydid with tracks like 'Push' and 'AM To PM', and why the style feels disconnected from its music right now.Also in this episode: the AI adverts from Fusion Concept and where the line sits on generative AI in dance marketing, a shout out to the Flavorama team and why event organisation is an art form in itself, a One To Watch pick, and the ASAP Rocky casting call paying 200 euros for ten hours that reopened the whole argument about underpaid dance work, unions, and whose responsibility it actually is.Capsule Canvas scratch night is on October 9th. Submit dance films, choreographed pieces, freestyle pieces or talks, or grab a ticket through the link in our Instagram bio.Follow alonghttps://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/https://www.instagram.com/theduke.ldn/The Capsule is a street dance media platform covering battles, culture, community, and the industry. New episodes weekly.

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In this episode of The Capsule, recorded live at Beyond the Moves Experience in Paris, we sit down with Taylor Yudat - one of the most respected voices in French Electro dance - to break down the culture from the ground up.Taylor takes us through the birth of Electro in Paris, the Tektonik party scene, clubs like Metropolis and Mix Club, and how the Technoparade pushed the style from nightclubs into the streets and eventually into battles. We get into the technical foundations of Electro - arm-based movement, circular lines, bounce, tempo - how it connects to House, Waacking, Locking, Art Style and Jump Style, and how Taylor's path into Electro led him into the Hip Hop world through Jimmy Yudat and the legendary Yudat crew.We also cover:The difference between "doing Electro moves" and actually dancing ElectroHow Electro dancers have influenced arm movement in modern hip-hop battlesTaylor's own journey battling in the All Style sceneThe current state of Electro schools in Paris (Le Capsule vs La Planche) and his own teaching philosophyWhere beginners can start learning Electro today (Instagram tutorials, the ARTE documentary "Robo")His thoughts on newer dancers borrowing movements without knowing the culture behind themWhether you're a street dance head, a battle judge, or just curious about where all those arm threads and lines actually come from, this one's essential.🎧 Watch the full episode and subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping street dance culture.Follow The Capsule: https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/Follow Duke LDN: https://www.instagram.com/theduke.ldn/#ElectroDance #Tektonik #StreetDance #HipHopCulture #ParisDance #WorldCup #BeyondTheMoves #TheCapsule

On this episode of The Capsule, recorded live at Beyond The Moves Experience in Paris, we sit down with Lumi, co-founder of the influential Paris Hip-Hop crew Sons of Wind.We dig into how Sons of Wind formed out of the Paris battle scene, why they moved beyond battling to build a full crew philosophy, and how deep study of hip-hop's musical roots (Detroit, New York, LA) led them to develop their signature "Hood Bounce" style, a name given to them by a Hip Hop legend. Lumi opens up about blending his Guadeloupean and Martinican roots into his foundation, the responsibility dancers have to the culture (not just to competitions and social media), and how Sons of Wind, alongside crews like LDDLM, helped bring style and depth back to modern Hip Hop battles.

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Luke pulls up outside Mustafa's house for a catch-up, breaking down the week's biggest talking points in street dance.Timestamps:1:16 – Drama of the Week: A new UK event offering £15k prize money, organized by someone with a controversial past. We unpack accountability, transparency, and what "earning a second chance" actually requires.20:11 – Storyboard P falls asleep mid-judging: respect for his legacy, why even legends have off days, and the importance of professional communication between judges, organizers, and battlers.40:15 – Berlin's waving community event, including a standout live Q&A format using a projector to break down battles right after they happen.50:43 – Shoutouts: Fiya House's Fiya Works and UPG Battle for the Bag (UK).52:26 – Kaytranada spins a Tellax track - battle music reaching mainstream sets.54:35 – Rising talent spotlight: Miyu's skill and continued growth.1:01:26 – Why under-18s battles matter for building confidence.1:07:52 – The generational gap: younger dancers and lost knowledge of past legends.1:10:24 – World Cup predictions. 🔗 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/🔗 Follow Luke: https://www.instagram.com/theduke.ldn/

Geni and Luke are back in the 'studio' for a catch-up episode covering some of the big topics in street dance right now.In this episode:Breaking down Summer Dance Forever's new "Warrior Edition" format in partnership with Snipes: How the bracket actually works and what it means for the battle scene.The Laura Nala "Two years before you battle" controversy: Unpacking the backlash and why context got lost online.Should battle culture stay hardcore? A debate on exclusivity, gatekeeping, and whether street dance is losing its edge.NBA/NFL dancer pay rates exposed: What Knicks and other pro dancers actually earn per hour.Inside It's a Sin: The new dance theatre adaptation of Russell T. Davies' series, produced by Russell T. Davies and the Pet Shop Boys.Why "selling out" your dance for Dance Your Style isn't necessary: Performance vs. battling, and why some battlers struggle on bigger stages.The case for lecture performances as an under explored format in hip-hop.Follow The Capsule for more:@thecapsule.ldn @theduke.ldn @genilou.prod #streetdance #hiphopdance #breaking #danceculture #summerdanceforever #redbulldanceyourstyle #danceyourstyle #podcast

This week we're at Existe Festival in Monthey, Switzerland with Laura Nala, one of the most influential women in French hip hop. Laura started battling at 10 years old, came up under P-Fly, Yugson and Niako, toured with Swaggers, and now creates full-length theatre works with her own company alongside raising two kids.We talk about being the "youngest OG" of the Paris scene, whether a generation of girls copied her style, what mentorship really means, the death of the afterparty, why there are too many battles, whether prelims should chop you vogue-style, dancing on stage at 8 months pregnant, and why she refuses to give her pieces a narrative.--https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/https://www.instagram.com/theduke.ldn/

Lil Buck, one of the world's most recognised Memphis Jookin dancers, sits down with The Capsule to break down everything: Where Memphis Jookin really came from, the underground rap scene that birthed it, how he went from watching DVDs in Westwood to performing at Lincoln Center, and why protecting the culture matters more than ever.We get into:The origins of the Gangsta Walk & how Jookin evolved.The legends who shaped it (Dr. Rico, Daniel Price, Gino).How Memphis underground rap still influences Drake, Travis Scott & Kanye today.The double-edged sword of a street dance going global.His foundation & plans to build a cultural arts centre in Memphis.How to learn Jookin authentically if you're not from Memphis.Watch our Michelle Dorrance & Ephrat episode now!Memphis music starting point: DJ Spanish Fly → DJ Squeaky → Three 6 MafiaThe Capsule drops every week: subscribe so you don't miss it.#MemphisJookin #LilBuck #StreetDance #HipHopCulture #TheCapsule #DanceHistory #Memphis

Sophie May joins The Capsule to talk about judging a recent battle and what she really thought of the UK hip-hop dance scene. We get into why originality in dance battles is disappearing, copying culture in street dance, defending your message, women in hip-hop, diversity in judging panels, and how analog photography became her creative escape from the dance world.Sophie May is a hip-hop dancer, judge and photographer based in Paris, and a member of LDLM. In this interview we discuss dance battle culture, identity in street dance, the state of the UK hip-hop scene, and what it really takes to stand out as a dancer.Special thanks to Indahouse UK for making this episode possible.

We're on a train from Switzerland after covering Existe Festival in Montreux — a three-day street dance festival in the Swiss Alps that's only in its fourth edition and already one of the best events in Europe. We break down the choreography competition, the 2v2 all-styles final between Darren, Willis, Miel and G (one of the best finals we've ever seen), and debate what actually makes a piece "hip-hop theatre" vs contemporary dance.We also get into why dancers should travel to smaller events over big ones, battle format innovation including no time limits and round robins, and the Damian Jalet choreography in the Young Lean music video. Then we give our honest review of the Michael Jackson biopic — and it's not all positive.

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Intro (00:00)Chameleon (01:23)Would I Lie To You? (09:20)Guess Who (22:58)The Big Quiz (29:45)Think Words (53:17)Audience Q&A (58:41)Outro (1:10:08)

Intro (00:00)Dancers React: Joe Budden Clip (00:18)What In The World?! Ian Hotko On Fred Again Experience & Lauren Scott's New Piece (17:06)No Fence Sitting: Tommy The Clown Speaks On Krump (1:02:23)One To Watch: The School In The Woods (1:12:56)How Many Capsules? (1:28:07)Follow The Team:https://www.instagram.com/theduke.ldn/https://www.instagram.com/geni_lou/https://www.instagram.com/laurenscott1.0/

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Room 10100:00:00Salah00:05:48Dancers Who Are Agents00:10:16Battling in Socks00:19:44Sofia's Initial Thoughts for Round 100:25:10Funk Music00:29:02DJ's Who Are Older Than The Dancers00:42:1730 Second Rounds00:56:28Stand-offs01:06:27*CENSORED*01:15:58Pre-selections01:25:32Sofia's Final Verdict1:54:16

Honest Opinions: Insider vs. Outsider Event Views00:00:00Behind the Scenes: Red Bull Dance Your Style Week Activities00:04:32The Essential Balance: Battlers, Influencers, and Event Quality00:09:09Analyzing the New Pre-Finals Format and Battle Progression00:14:13Cultural Authenticity: Chicago Footwork and Memphis Jookin Showcases00:17:50The Challenges of Hosting Large-Scale Crew Battles00:21:18Rage's Krump Contact: Understanding Mixed-Style Battle Rules00:28:35Was Ian Robbed? Audience Voting vs. Objective Judging00:33:28Defining the Line: Breaking, Floor Work, and Dance Your Style Rules00:46:31Intuit Dome: Venue Size, Audience View, and Judging Controversies00:55:37Analyzing Jaira's Clean and Dynamic Winning Performance01:04:40Red Bull's Music Choices: Viral Hits vs. Cultural Authenticity01:06:59Meeting the Audience Halfway: Mainstream Appeal and Cultural Depth01:17:42Looking Ahead: Zurich 2026 and Optimizing the Event Program01:22:10The Full Spectrum of Dance: From Local Jams to Red Bull Finals01:28:52

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Viktor's Notes:"LSS is not just a warm-up — it’s actually how the ball begins. It’s a call for you to be celebrated.""Talking about the beginning of the scene, we were teaching classes at a time when vogue was hot and becoming visible in the media. Everybody wanted to learn, so we had students, and we wanted to throw a ball to give them the chance to experience that.""I personally vogue to feel free and seen — and not just that. In the major scene, I know my category well. I have it down. I don’t play; I’m coming with a Grand Prize kind of mindset. On a kiki level, I don’t need to chase that same thing in a new way, because I already have it. But I still walk a category to vogue, to express myself, and to feel it.""When we talk about realness, it’s not just about the “mirror.” Certain realness categories can also be a celebration of being real, if that makes sense."

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Waackxxxy's Return to Red Bull Dance Your Style (0:00)Public Recognition Through Street Woman Fighter (3:14)The Influence of K-Pop on Korean Dance Dreams (11:24)Navigating the Korean Dance Industry and Personal Career (18:20)Developing a Unique and Dynamic Waacking Style (23:08)The Discipline and Training in Korean Dance Culture (27:13)Creating YouTube Content and Learning English (34:44)Comparing Audience Reactions Across Global Dance Scenes (39:43)Preparing for World Finals and Final Thoughts (45:00)

Intro (00:00)Why The Name Change? (00:18) Cercle Underground - Are We Hip Hop? (01:48) Tellax & His Legacy (20:13) "I'm Not A Battler, I'm A Dancer" (27:18) Working With Red Bull & The Business Of Dance (33:11) Being Yourself (52:26) "People Are Scared To Be Alone" (57:33) Online Comments & Haters (01:01:16) The Story With Les Twins (1:14:50)Building The Movement - Genesis & LDDLM (1:28:42) One To Watch (1:43:25) Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final 2025 (1:47:58)

Intro (00:00)Ibuki vs Street Woman Fighter Tour (00:42)Waacking At Juste Debout (25:37)Popping Battle Reaction (37:46)Is Popping Geting Worse? (46:04)Being Okay With Not Winning (58:04)Battle Do's & Don'ts (1:08:49)

Intro (00:00)JOAT Review (01:22)Flavourama Review (49:33)La Horde x Rambert (1:21:08)What's Coming Up? (1:39:33)Ones To Watch:https://www.instagram.com/__bassboy__/https://www.instagram.com/jennymnday/https://www.instagram.com/melissantonelli/

Intro (00:00)Locking Forever: Brother Bin vs Candyman (01:30)Thoughts on SDF's duo mode (16:09)Dancers react - Nelson vs Marvel (21:56)Judging system and prelims (28:39)Shoutout to UK dancers (46:01)SDF Livestream review (51:33)Outro (01:01:29)

Intro (00:00)The Notorious IBE (00:33)CrashFest (12:00)One/s To Watch: Tara, Mya, Nino (19:43)Tiiny Humble Opinions: IBE Experience (30:17)Sault: All Points East (47:11)Words That Move Me Podcast Backlash (56:40)Updates & Upcoming (1:06:46)

Intro (00:00)From India To England (1:06)Different Indian Dance Styles (13:48)Learning Your Own Culture (20:32)India Background (28:55)Current Work (38:06)Indian Battlers (42:27)One To Watch: Hashna (47:53)Red Bull Bring The Vim (49:40)Koad - Dirty Reaction (55:31)Outro (1:00:05)

Intro (00:00)The Vibes & Overall Impression (00:50)Routine Battle (02:17)Germany National Final (19:34)The Music Selection (20:44)Our Favourites (34:50)Dance Your Style (1:00:13)Luke's Trip To LA (1:01:50)How Can You Help Us? (1:06:28)We Love Fayme (1:07:23)Consult The Capsule: Teachers & (1:09:20)Abe Leaves A Message (1:26:04)The Capsule Freestyle Battle (1:27:44)|Dance Your Style UK Wildcards (1:38:39)How Many Capsules/Outro (1:44:15)https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/https://www.instagram.com/geni_lou/https://www.instagram.com/fayme_official/https://www.instagram.com/theduke.ldn/

Intro - Top 10 Poppers (00:00)Number 10 (01:50)Number 9 (04:08)Number 8 (09:42)Number 7 (12:12)Number 6 (14:25)Number 5 (21:36)Number 4 (24:33)Number 3 (28:12)Number 2 (30:27)Number 1 (37:33)Mata Miyu vs Rochka Reaction (44:44)Consult The Capsule: Hip Hop Theatre (55:25)The Capsule x Red Bull UK Battle (1:09:46)Nike Total 90 Shox Magia (1:13:17)Outro (1:23:33)https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/https://www.instagram.com/lewistigran/https://www.instagram.com/geni_lou/https://www.instagram.com/in.sighttt/https://www.instagram.com/anumalyka/