We’ve cooked up an extra special throwdown for you in April, Denver! DIS LINEUP IS FILTHYYYYY.
Mama of the movement Tasha Blank is in town to drop a dose of OG Get Down medicine. She birthed the Get Down nine years ago in New York City, which ignited a tidal wave of sonic bliss that we’re all surfing together today.
Kicking off the night with a dance workshop is Lisa Engelken. Lisa is on the faculty of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Denver School of the Arts, and The BBoy Factory. Her work has been shown at the San Francisco International Hip Hop Festival, Versa Style Festival LA, and Breakin’ Convention Denver. She holds battle titles from Disciples of Funk House, Stackin’ Stylez 1v1, and Fight Club 1v1. Engelken is founder and producer of the hip hop theatre show Breaking Barriers, which premiered in Lima, Peru, in 2017, and the Crossover Project art program, teaching performance through poetry and dance.
As always, Denver resident and DJ witch Maro is in the house to usher in the freest expression and celebration that music can offer.
What makes the Get Down the Get Down?
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No drinks on the dance floor
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No phones anywhere
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Love + respect above all
7pm // Dance workshop with Lisa Engelken
* Arrive early + drop in + make friends. The most space to groove you’ll have all night.
8pm // Drop in with Maro
* Portals open + sweat commences
9pm // INVOCATION. PRESENCE. PRAYER. SETTING the m’f’in SPACE.
9-11pm // Embodied explosions with Tasha Blank
* Catharsis + alchemy + magic + explosions
* * * COVID-19 ENTRY POLICY * * *
Per Denver city guidelines, no masks, vax cards or negative tests are required for entry. Huge shout out to the team, patrons & artists who have supported us along the way! We encourage every human to take radical self-responsibility in choosing the level of nightlife to engage in, and we respect everyone’s individual choice. As always, if you’re feeling sick, please care for yourself and others by staying home.
* * * SAFER SPACES POLICY * * *
The Get Down is a space for everyone to feel welcome. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, unwanted touch, and discrimination. Always ASK before touching anyone at our events. If someone is making you uncomfortable, speak to Ground Force (red lit armband) or ask for a venue manager.