A new festival is born: HYPE OCC!<\/strong><\/p>\n Dances stemming from hip-hop culture distinguish themselves through their universality. In the 50 years since the emergence of this culture, hip-hop has become a global phenomenon. Dance, one of the pillars of this unique artistic and social movement, has diversified, boasting an astonishing wealth of styles and techniques.<\/p>\n It has retained its accessibility as social dance – a dance for everyone, followed by the more discerning who engage in exchanges in cyphers and battles. Then, choreographic creation, which has seen significant growth since the 1990s, particularly in France, enriching the entire choreographic landscape. It draws from the technical and aesthetic wealth developed in a non-academic context, in the spirit of exchange, adopting existing codes and inventing new dramaturgical approaches.<\/p>\n HYPE OCC<\/strong> invites you to celebrate these dances in all their forms! This festival provides an exploration of the origins and current developments of these dances – because hip-hop remains a living culture in constant evolution.<\/p>\n Diversity is a fundamental value of hip-hop culture. Its dances serve as a mirror for those who embrace it, regardless of their origin, phenotype, gender, orientation, or faith. Through dance, style, and personality, people express themselves, reflecting the richness and accessibility that define this culture.<\/p>\n For this inaugural edition in Montpellier, three days of festivities await, including performances, workshops, a documentary film, artistic and cultural education, mediation, and in partnership with Museik 1st, the Golden Edition of the battle concept that’s taking Montpellier by storm.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] On Friday, November 10th<\/strong>, the festival kicks off with a significant moment of artistic and cultural education: the presentation of the “Pouss\u2019Culture” project by the County of H\u00e9rault, featuring teenagers from the Social child shelter (MECS) Marie Caizergues, HYPE MECS!<\/strong> <\/em>directed by Ingrid Estarque<\/strong> (by invitation).<\/p>\n For the general audience, the opening evening is dedicated to female choreographers, both site-specific and on stage, complemented by multimedia installations with Company<\/strong>\u00a0IN \u2022 Ingrid Estarque<\/strong> (Montpellier) and Company Kila\u00ef \u2022 Sandrine Lescourant aka Mufasa<\/strong> (Marseille).<\/p>\n On Saturday, November 11th<\/strong>, there’s an immersion into the roots and origins of these dance cultures, featuring the greatly researched documentary from arte, The History of Street Dance<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0followed by a discussion with hip-hop dance activists and the audience. Then, enjoy these dances during the Battle Museik 1st Golden Edition<\/strong>, interspersed with dance jams. It’s an intergenerational event, including a Kidz<\/em> category for under 13 y\/o dance talents.<\/p>\n Sunday, November 12th<\/strong>, offers an afternoon dedicated to young creative talents with Na\u00efs Haidar<\/strong> (Paris) and Company MY DNA \u2022 Audrey Bosc<\/strong> (Montpellier). Then, for their premiere in France, London’s FUBUNATION<\/strong> by Rhys Dennis and Waddah Sinada<\/strong> present an awe-inspiring aesthetic with a transdisciplinary vision and a commitment to Afro-descendant communities.<\/p>\n Starting in 2024<\/strong>, the festival will take on a regional dimension in Occitania, with international connections.<\/p>\n HYPE OCC<\/strong> is a concept and production by camin aktion, production & creative agency with social added value<\/strong><\/em>, located at Halle Tropisme in Montpellier. The festival is realized in partnership with Museik 1st, Th\u00e9\u00e2tre d\u2019\u00d4, and the Centre des Arts du Cirque Balthazar, with the invaluable support of the County of H\u00e9rault.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#DFB758″ custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] A festival with social added value.<\/strong><\/p>\n The values of the hip-hop movement are universal. Respect, sharing, coexistence, diversity, and peace are the foundations of this culture, which has become a global phenomenon not only for its artistic expressions but also for its humanistic philosophy.<\/span><\/p>\n For camin aktion, a production & creative agency with social added value<\/em>, this vision is reflected in the work we carry out throughout the year. In addition to supporting companies in production and distribution, our own productions, and training initiatives, we also have a focus on emerging artists with our camin’cubator<\/a> program. We place a strong emphasis on artistic and cultural education.<\/span><\/p>\n