The six-part '2009 Sony Ericsson World B-Boy Series', will document the
search to find the most talented break-dancers to compete at the World
Finals. Plus, if you miss any action you can catch up on all the
episodes with fresh updates on how each battle went down at
www.se-bboys.com
Following the hype and interest created by the first series, this series
looks to dig deeper and uncover more about the cult of b-boy. It will
primarily be showing even more battle footage to demonstrate to the
audience the art of non-contact combat that has evolved over 30 years to
become a global phenomenon; stretching the limits of physical capability
and pushing dance itself to astonishing new heights.
The first show aims to open up the viewers eyes to the b-boy phenomenon
worldwide and let them know that b-boy is still very much alive and
kicking. Going back to the home of breakin' - the series kicks off in
New York, the format is fast paced but with an analytical edge, to
enhance the audience's understanding of the art form. Phil Young
presents the show with expert help from competition founder and
organiser Hooch who is on hand to give us commentary during the contest.
Phil catches up with Hooch at regular intervals during the competition
to get our pundit's take on proceedings. Also featured is the original
b-boy, Crazy Legs (70's Rock Steady Crew) at the annual Rock Steady
anniversary bash in Central park, NY.
New locations have been incorporated into the second series with stops
in China and Helsinki, as well as visits to Korea and Europe's biggest
breakin' festival, Holland's IBE. The final show will feature highlights
from the World Final - which takes place here in London in October and
is also hosted by the incomparable Crazy Legs!
The first show will air on Sunday 11th October @ 8.00am and at 08:30 am
on Channel 4 + 1 and although is not peak time will be a staple if
autumn viewing for fans of street/break dance and hip hop culture alike.
From October 11, Channel 4 will be supporting the show with a dedicated
section of it's site
www.channel4.com/bboy
Below are the TV broadcast dates,
Sony Ericsson World B Boy Series – New York. Sunday 11th October @ 8.00am and at 08:30 am on Channel 4 + 1
Sony Ericsson World B Boy Series – Japan. Sunday 18th October @ 8.00am and at 08:30 am on Channel 4 + 1
Sony Ericsson World B Boy Series – Scandinavia. Sunday 25th October @ 8.00am and at 08:30 am on Channel 4 + 1
Sony Ericsson World B Boy Series – Europe. Sunday 11th November @ 8.30am and at 09:00 am on Channel 4 + 1
Sony Ericsson World B Boy Series – Korea. Sunday 8th November @ 8.30am and at 09:00 am on Channel 4 + 1
Sony Ericsson World B Boy Series – World Finals London. Sunday 22nd November @ 8.00am and at 09:00 am on Channel 4 + 1
