FLOW of Danny Son
It is amazing how often this condition is noticed in different cultures and art forms. So many different terms for [...]
FLOW of Žurek
"Flow for me is how fluently move between movement. it's connection between movements, feeling in body and [...]
FLOW of Ganna
Flow is many beautiful things at once but if i were asked to put it in one word, it would be acceptance[...]
4 A.M. – An Evening-Length House Dance Piece from Potpourri Crew
Pulsating sounds, ecstatically dancing bodies, a sense of freedom. In their dance performance 4 A.M., choreographers Olivia Mitterhuemer and Farah Deen invite their audience to delve into the spheres of house culture. Far away [...]
Support Mix: Menostrelka
All the ways from Omsk, Russia, we have another support mix and this one goes both ways. We have been watching Menostrelka for a quite some time so it is our pleasure to support her and share her mixtape wtih our audience [...]
FLOW of Didier Firmin
The dance flow on this video represents a part of me when I expose my dance in theater or when I want to go deeper with my dance to speak [...]
Musical Theory for Dancers by Dj Renegade (part 1)
Kevie Kev aka Dj Renegade and his Facebook statuses are always a food for thought. If you are not familiar with them, go and follow him right now. Some can say they are provocative [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 2/21
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
FLOW of Alex the Cage
Flow in dance is how smoothly you transition from one movement to another throughout your routine, that's for me the best definition possible[...]
Museum of Hip Hop culture in Bronx postponed it’s opening to 2024
It was long time coming for HIP HOP culture to have its own place to celebrate its greats influence to the world of music, culture, dance and much more. The Universal Hip Hop Museum [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 1/21
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
FLOW of Gifty Lartey
I think that every dancer is pressured by social media to regularly produce dance videos in a good quality. I knew early on how to produce videos to tell stories, so my videos were generally longer and I was in the videos either with my crew or as a duo. At some point it just wasn’t fun for me [...]
Farah and Olivia ELEVATE from the crisis
What to do when the foundation of all creative work collapses? To surrender was not an option - and after the setbacks were taken, it was time to get off the ground. We love [...]
Theresa Gustavsson telling her story in a short dance video by Lars Dareberg
This is a great story about the power of art, passion, and social media. Lars wanted to shoot dance and Theresa wanted to put her dance into the world. It took a classic Swedish [...]
Support Mix: Danny Son
This one came as a surprise. One morning we just received the mix and the video. What a great morning it was to see the support circulating in the world coming back to us. So here is the 13th aka first support mix of 2021.
Is this the beginning of a virtual clubbing?
Rockstar Games has announced a new "underground" nightclub as part of Grand Theft Auto V. It's called Music Locker and is located beneath The Diamond Casino & Resort in East Los Santos. Yes, inside the [...]
Thank you BABSON, Rest in Peace
Yesterday (27.12.2020) the world lost one of the greatest house dancers, Ousmane Sy aka Babson or Baba. Member of a legendary crew Wanted Posse, founder of Serial Steppers and Paradoxal crew, and All4House events. [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 12/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Danse Tropicale Vol. 07 w/ Tahira
Cologne-based producer and DJ, Amikron Records representing, Eugene Rockwell, continues with his promise to bring sunshine to our lives every month with his project Dance Tropical. The last edition of this year, number seven [...]
Support Mix: Djane Helix
For the twelfth support mix, we invited our friend from Linz/Austria. Young Djane representing Allautfemales playing a variety of music from hip hop to funk, soul, Latin, and house. This mix is a great display of her ability and music taste...
Support Mix: Dj Lucas Benjamin
For the eleventh support mix, we got one and only Lucas Benjamin. Avid record digger and collector, Ghetto Funk collective, Wicked Jazz, More Bounce collective member, label owner, and music enthusiast. Please enjoy this amazing set.
Universal Playground SOUND #12 (Vinyl Edition)
People of Universal Playground, welcome to show number 11. Since I’m at home most of the time these days I decided to start sharing my vinyl collection with you. The tracks that I have only on records or my favorite tunes. Then I thought to myself, why not connect it with @universalplayground SOUND. So here it is, for upcoming shows...
Danse Tropicale Vol. 06 w/ Edna Martinez
Cologne-based producer and DJ, Amikron Records representing, Eugene Rockwell, continues with his promise to bring sunshine to our lives every month with his project Dance Tropical. Edition number six with guest-Dj @ednamartinezdj (LatinArab.Berlin / [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 10/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Support Mix: shuwana
And we have yet another support mix ready for you, number 10. Joanna started as a dancer but slowly gravitated towards djing, influenced by South African house music. Her set is full of kwaito, amapiano, and deep afro house music. Enjoy
Album of the WEEK 40/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 40 – 2020 is Studio KOTO - UNITY
Universal Playground SOUND #11 (Vinyl Edition)
People of Universal Playground, welcome to show number 11. Since I’m at home most of the time these days I decided to start sharing my vinyl collection with you. The tracks that I have only on records or my favorite tunes. Then I thought to myself, why not connect it with @universalplayground SOUND. So here it is, for upcoming shows...
FLOW of Batalla
The connection between me and my culture I grew up with. Been told that salsa wasn’t hip-hop until I discovered it is a huge part of it. Nowadays I want to find more connections between them to encourage all Latin people using their culture to express! It’s hip-hop!
Album of the WEEK 38/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 38 – 2020 is Dj G (Sambanismo) - Solace
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 09/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Support Mix: bali g
The number nine support mix is a special one because this mix is the entry point for Bali G into the Universal Playground family. We welcome you with open arms and hearts. All of us are really excited to share and create an atmosphere with you.
Album of the WEEK 37/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 37 – 2020 is Airto Moreira - Aluê
FLOW of Nasty Tukova
FLOW is a visual series displaying the personal expression of dancers and movers. A flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.
Album of the WEEK 36/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 36 – 2020 is Waajeed - From The Dirt
Support Mix: Dj General Midi
The number eight support mix is coming from our friend, collector, and an amazing Dj from Cologne/Germany - General Midi. This mix is a beautiful blend of African inspired music, woven in house disco boogie grooves. It is such a pleasure to listen to all these Diggs. Enjoy
FLOW of Veronika & Mino
FLOW is a visual series displaying the personal expression of dancers and movers. A flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 08/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Album of the WEEK 33/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 33 – 2020 is Jacob Collier - Djesse vol. 3
FLOW of Chi & Ainy
FLOW is a visual series displaying the personal expression of dancers and movers. A flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.
Bj Piggo Warm Up Vinyl Set
A good party has to start with a good warm-up set. It is essential for setting up the mood and creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable. This is Bj Piggo's vinyl warm-up set [...]
Album of the WEEK 32/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 32 – 2020 is Steve Spacek - Houses
FLOW of Jessie O’Reilly
FLOW is a visual series displaying the personal expression of dancers and movers. A flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.
Universal Playground SOUND #10
People of Universal Playground, welcome to show number 10. It's a special number and it will be a special show. I'm gonna take you on a journey through tropical places, where the sun shines all the time, where you can hear the ocean waves coming and leaving, where you feel the fresh breeze on your body while laying on the beach with your favorite drink and fruits by your side.
FLOW of Lorena Andrés
FLOW is a visual series displaying the personal expression of dancers and movers. A flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 07/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Farah & Olivia and their Revolution 2020
We love our creative friends and as you know, 2020 is the year of support so here we are using our platform to spread the new piece by Farah & Olivia from Potpourri crew, Austria, Salzburg. In these turbulent times, we have to raise our voices, use our platforms, and get together to help each other to make the world a better place.
FLOW of Kamilla Lil K
FLOW is a visual series displaying the personal expression of dancers and movers. A flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.
Support Mix: Dj Timber
The seventh support mix is coming from our dear friend, collector, and salsa lover from the UK currently living in Toronto, Ontario/Canda – Dj Timber aka @kingtimber . This is the first time we are sharing Latin salsa vibes here and we are loving it. It’s so live it might get you out of your chair.
Album of the WEEK 23/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 23 – 2020 is Nuyorican Soul – Nuyorican Soul
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 05/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Support Mix: Awan@MyLoWE
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends.The sixth support mix is coming from Slovakia by one of the realest [...]
Batalla – Talking Hands
There are myriad ways of expressing yourself in dance. We would love to share a concept actively promoted by one of the best hip hop dancers nowadays, Edwin Batalla. It's been some year since [...]
Support Mix: mustafá
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. The fifth support mix is coming from Spain and this is [...]
Danse Tropicale Vol. 04 w/ Bonnefooi
Cologne-based producer and DJ, Amikron Records representing, Eugene Rockwell, continues with his promise to bring sunshine to our lives every month with his project Dance Tropical. Edition number four features a guest Dj Bonnefooi [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 04/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
NOWNESS: Just Dance Series
NOWNESS is a movement for creative excellence in storytelling celebrating the extraordinary of every day. Launched in 2010, NOWNESS’s unique programming strategy has established it as the go-to source of inspiration and influence across [...]
Support Mix: zenasa
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. The fourth support mix is coming from Innsbruck, Austria from half [...]
Cirque du Soleil – #CirqueConnect
Cirque du Soleil currently has 20 productions worldwide, has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators in over 400 cities, in 60 countries, on 6 continents. Their magical worlds and Oustanding [...]
Support Mix: freesi
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. Third support mix is from our good friend Freesi from Hamburg/Germany. [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 03/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Support Mix: elvism
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. Second support mix is from our good friend Elvis from Mumbai/India. [...]
AFFAIRS 2018 Videos
Do you trust your skillz and knowledge enough to let them go and flow on their own, allow them to take you where you haven't been before? Can you show up and be ready [...]
ÅSA The Hidden Magical Place
There is this hidden magical place outside of Stockholm Sweden, that posses the ability to uplift and create. The place made for growth and exploration of self as well as art. It is called [...]
Let’s help A-Train dance again
Our friend a very important member of the dance community needs our help. Three years ago, A-Train was diagnosed with arthritis in both of his hips. It is a condition where the cartilage in the [...]
Universal Playground STORIES with Paleta CalmQuality
PALETA CalmQuality is a Movement Artist, Choreographer, Yoga Instructor and NIKE Trainer born and raised in Switzerland, based in East London. Her remarkable way of moving created her reputation of the uniquely talented individual working [...]
Universal Playground STORIES with HipHop4Hope
Hip Hop 4 Hope is a charity foundation based in Germany, that uses Hip Hop as a tool to uplift young kids to keep them away from drugs and street violence, to focus their [...]