Funk Lab’s Winter Show is almost here! We would love for you to come and celebrate the holidays with us and support our competition teams in this super funky show!
Show #1- 2p
Show #2- 6p
Tickets are $15 and go on sale beginning November 1. 100 percent of the proceeds go towards our competitive teams.
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Title: "The Southside of Who-Ville: How the Grinch Stole Hip Hop
Once upon a time, in the heart of the Southside of Who-Ville, a place known for its rhythm, style, and the love of new-school hip-hop, there lived a character unlike any other – the Grinch. This Grinch was not your typical grumpy, green creature; he was a legendary old-school b-boy with moves that could shake the snow off the rooftops.
In the Southside of Who-Ville, the spirit of the holiday was all about the new-school beat, rhyme, and the flow. But the Grinch, with his icy heart, had no love for the new school holiday vibes. He despised the joyful beats and the harmonious rhymes that echoed through the streets.
As the people of the Southside of Who-Ville prepared for their annual holiday dance battle, the Grinch devised a wicked plan. He would steal the turntables, microphones, sneakers, cardboard and boomboxes, leaving the town silent and joyless.
On the Eve of the holiday, as the snow fell gently, the Grinch, donned in his b-boy gear, silently crept into the homes of the Who-Ville break-dancers. With each stolen boombox, his heart seemed to warm just a little.
The next morning, the Grinch's ears perked up as he caught the faint sound of beatboxing in the distance. To his surprise, the dance battle was still going strong, despite the absence of the stolen equipment. The Grinch marveled at the resilience of the Whos, their determination to keep the rhythm alive.
A sudden knock at his door interrupted his thoughts. It was Lil B Who, a gifted young dancer from the Southside. With enthusiasm, Lil B showcased his impressive blend of new school and old school dance moves. The Grinch couldn't help but be moved by the passion and adaptability of this young dancer.
In that moment, the Grinch's icy heart began to thaw. He realized how much the dance battle meant to the Whos and the immense joy it brought them. Determined to make amends, he decided to return the stolen equipment, delivering it back to Whoville.
As an unexpected friendship blossomed between the Grinch and Lil B, they bonded over their shared love for hip hop dancing. In a twist that stunned everyone, the Grinch's performance in the battle left the crowd in awe, and he emerged as the victor.
Copyright notice: this storyline and work was created by Funk Lab Dance Center and is protected as such. Please email permission to reproduce work.
Visual Artist: Mark Bernard