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Queens Public Library

The History of Queens Hip Hop Dancers with King Uprock & Friends

A Program featuring Queens Public Library (QPL)

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About this Program

Did you know that Breakdancing (Officially "breaking") is coming to the 2024 Olympics?!?

It's just more proof that Hip Hop has become a part of our global culture. 

King Uprock, the original B-Boy, will perform the art of Breakdancing for us and talk about its history and importance as one of the Five Elements of Hip Hop. 

In-Person
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June 15, 2023, 10:00 PM

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

About The Speakers

Queens Public Library

Queens Public Library

QPL

Location

Queens Public Library - Central Library

Queens Public Library - Central Library

89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

Amazon

Main Sponsor

Queens Public Library

Partners

IMLS

In 2021, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $425.7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.

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