All Out Turf & Popping Hip-Hop Cypher and Battle

A day-long cypher and battle led by two notable hip-hop artists, Johnny Lopez (Johnny 5) and Quentin Robinson (SpecialFX). Johnny5 was born in Oakland and is a Mexican/Latino professional Turf Dancer and the founder of TURFinc - a local Oakland/Bay Area-based company that instills positive changes in the community through dance. SpecialFX is a father of two, a Marine Corps Veteran, and the founder of Movement4Movements. At CSUSM, they will share hip-hop dance and culture with students, faculty, staff, and the local community. The event includes guest lectures, dance workshops, and a cypher featuring authentic hip-hop dancers, performances, competitions, and classes. Join them for a meet & greet in collaboration with the Cross-Cultural Center and a workshop for black male-identifying students organized by the Black Student Center.

Co-sponsored by Dance Studies, Theatre Arts, Center Artes, Communication & Media Studies, the Cross-Cultural Center, and the Black Student Center

Individuals with disabilities, who would like to attend this event, please contact Gina Jones ([email protected]) regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

California State University San Marcos, USU Ballroom, 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, United States