Hip Hop Education at Sadler’s Wells East

What is ABC?

Academy Breakin’ Convention (ABC) is the UK’s first free Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performance and Production Arts specific to Hip Hop Theatre for 16 –19 year olds. The course filla gap in professional pathways for new artists and entrepreneurs who want to work in the creative industries and focus on hip hop culture.

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The ABC Course

ABC offers a high level of training in our 7 elements of Hip Hop: Hip Hop Social Dance, Popping, Breaking, Emceeing, DJing, Graffiti and Music Production across two academic years taught by world-class artists with decades of experience in the industry.

The Course
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Open Days & Events

Our open days and events welcome you to experience parts of the course and get a feel for what studying at ABC is like. All sessions have opportunities ask questions face to face with the team and learn more about the course.

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Key aspirations for the school

To establish a professional pathway that prioritises the development of hip hop as a theatrical genre.

To decrease barriers to entry for emerging hip hop theatre makers entering the creative sector.

To develop transferable skills, professional practices and more sustainable working methods for hip hop artists.

To increase opportunities for hip hop practices to be utilised within academic institutions.