Emancipation of Expressionism: environment in which the dance was created and performed

Emancipation of Expressionism: Environment

Urban Setting: The piece was born out of urban street dance culture, its performance is influenced by its urban environment.
Public Spaces: It was frequently performed in public areas, possibly impacting the energy and directness of the dance.
Wide Audience: The environment was aimed to be accessible to all, with its performances often taking place in public spaces with a wide range of audience members.

Tube Setting: Most famously, a section of the dance was filmed in a London underground station, shaping the space and audience interaction.
Creating a Journey: The surrounding environment aimed to capture a journey through different stages, mirroring the internal journey of the dancers.
Global Stage: The environment also extends to the global stage as it was filmed and shared internationally, showcasing British talent around the world.

Kenrick H2O Sandy: He co-founded Boy Blue Entertainment. His personal experience of growing up in East London and his immersion in hip hop culture greatly influenced the dance’s creation.
Expressionist Elements: Sandy aimed to find a balance between technical elements of hip-hop and capturing expressive and emotional movements.
Moving Beyond Traditional Spaces: Sandy often seeks to push boundaries of conventional hip-hop and street dance, including doing performances in outdoor or non-traditional spaces.

Inspiration from Hip-Hop: The urban environment was a great influence on the dance styles in Emancipation of Expressionism.
Non-Traditional Spaces: Performing in non-conventional spaces brought about changes in how the dance was choreographed and presented.
Audience Expectations: The desire to surprise and wow audiences may have contributed to the energised and emotional performances.