In this episode, Celtic takes tea with legendary Chicago Footworker, dancecast host, fitness trainer, and sneaker artist Boo Dilla as they discuss his origins in Footwork, the influence of the legendary House-O-Matics crew, King Chalres and the blending of suburb and city footwork, breaking down the groove, the characteristics of the newer footwork DJs and dancers, building styles within styles, Bang Out Workout, how to get started with sneaker customization, dancing at Juste Debout, the global expansion of Chicago Footwork, Footwork’s spiritual ancestry in Black dances of the past, the Disciples of Funk event, Behind the Name Virtual Discussion, and the simple things that make life worth living.
LINKS:
To see Chicago Footwork Basics defined: https://youtu.be/tlVbzuARvh0
To check out Boo’s customized sneakers: @pheeva_artistry on Instagram
To check out Behind the Name: @behind.the.name20 on Instagram, https://www.facebook.com/Behind-The-Name-Virtual-Discussion-111343044029461 on Facebook
To check out Twan Twan and the Urban Ark: www.theurbanark.org, @twantwan_tua on Instagram
To check out Bang Out Workout: @bangoutworkout on Instagram
To follow Boo Dilla: @john_boodilla_king on Instagram, https://www.facebook.com/BooDillaThaGhostGod on Facebook
To help support Boo Dilla during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: PayPal-
[email protected]; Cash App- $boodilla