David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico

Ana “Rokafella” Garcia is a leader in women’s breakdancing, whose early entry into the male-dominated New York street dance scene paved the way for a generation of b-girls . Her husband, dancer, DJ, and drummer Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio, founded the acclaimed Bronx-based hip-hop dance company Full Circle Souljahs and has taught some of the best break dancers in the world. Together, Rokafella and Kwikstep are renowned for preserving classic hip-hop dance styles while embracing new iterations.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Rokafella, Kwikstep, and the Full Circle Souljahs will lead a conversation on the traditions of popping—a street-dance style that originated in California and was built upon by New York City dancers—followed by a dance demonstration that celebrates the genre’s soulful resilience. The presentation will be followed by a reception with special access to the DR Center gallery, currently showing Portraits of Process.

This event is presented in partnership with Works & Process and the RBF Culpeper Arts & Culture Program.