Hip Hop Education at Sadler’s Wells East
What is ABC?
Academy Breakin’ Convention (ABC) is the UK’s first free Level 3 Qualification specific to Hip Hop Theatre for 16 –19 year olds. The course fills a gap in professional pathways for new artists and entrepreneurs who want to work in the creative industries and focus on hip hop culture.
About Us
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
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.
Secure Your SpaceKey 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.