Best of Q: Jonzi D on how hip hop can help save theatre
Innovative British choreographer and art director of Breakin' Convention Jonzi D sheds light on his art.
From the Best of Q, innovative British choreographer and art director of Breakin' Convention Jonzi D -- who is credited with helping bring hip-hop culture and dance to the fore in the U.K -- joins guest host Brent Bambury to shed light on his art and journey.
In 2011, the London Contemporary Dance School graduate was offered an Order of the British Empire, but turned down the honour. Jonzi shares the reasoning behind the decision and why hip hop's evolution into theatre is only natural.
"I think the theatre needs hip hop. I think theatre needs to be a little bit more legitimate today, theatre needs to represent the voice of what's happening today, and I think hip hop is the answer."
See a glimpse of Jonzi D's Breakin' Convention below.