Category Archives: Performance Art

TURF Dancing in the Rain

TURF dancing, aka “turfing”, is an improvisational, free-flowing form of dance that focuses on storytelling which originated in Oakland, California. It integrates unique moves that are truly mind-boggling, but also includes traditional dance elements like popping and locking. The acronym “TURF” means “Taking Up Room on the Floor”. Enjoy this Yak Films video featuring No Noize [...]
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The Origins of the Moonwalk

The moonwalk or backslide is a dance technique that presents the illusion of the dancer being pulled backwards while attempting to walk forward. While Michael Jackson popularized the moonwalk during a performance of “Billie Jean” on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever on March 25, 1983, he didn’t invent it. Here’s a tribute to all the performers [...]
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Improv Everywhere’s Latest Mission: Where’s Rob?

Improv Everywhere is a comedic performance art group based in New York city. For their latest misson, Agent Lathan pretended to get lost during a Knicks game. Throughout the second half he kept appearing further and further away from his assigned seat with a confused look on his face. Of course, the Knicks fans went [...]
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Eugene the Librarian surprises Britain’s Got More Talent

Thirty-seven year old Eugene recites with some poetry on Britain’s Got More Talent 2009. He seems sincere. Is this an act or is he really this geeky?
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Frozen Grand Central Station

Absolutely my favorite Improv Everywhere mission. Read about the mission here. [Source: Improv Everywhere]
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Welcome Back: An Improv Everywhere Event

In this mission, Improv Everywhere, welcomes home total strangers at JFK airport. They greeted these random travelers with personalized posters, flowers, balloons, and a 10-foot wide banner reading, “Welcome Back.” Welcome Back from ImprovEverywhere on Vimeo. [Source: Improv Everywhere]
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