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The Capsule

The Capsule
Hip Hop
Dance Your Style
Red Bull
Krump
Summer Dance Forever
Popping
Ibuki
Beyond Doubt
Memphis Jookin
Move It
Ballet & Opera
Juste Boo World Tour
Justaboo Rules
Class and Race In Arts
Battle Bad
Jack Of All Trades Festival (joke)
Flavorama
Judging In Dance Competitions
Michael Jackson
Street Dance

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This week we're at Existe Festival in Monthey, Switzerland with Laura Nala, one of the most influential women in French hip hop. Laura started battling at 10 years old, came up under P-Fly, Yugson and Niako, toured with Swaggers, and now creates full... more

Lil Buck, one of the world's most recognised Memphis Jookin dancers, sits down with The Capsule to break down everything: Where Memphis Jookin really came from, the underground rap scene that birthed it, how he went from watching DVDs in Westwood to ... more

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Sophie May joins The Capsule to talk about judging a recent battle and what she really thought of the UK hip-hop dance scene. We get into why originality in dance battles is disappearing, copying culture in street dance, defending your message, women... more

We're on a train from Switzerland after covering Existe Festival in Montreux — a three-day street dance festival in the Swiss Alps that's only in its fourth edition and already one of the best events in Europe. We break down the choreography competit... more

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Recent Guests

Lil Buck
Guest dancer and ambassador of Memphis Jookin
Memphis Jookin community
Episode: Lil Buck on Memphis Jookin, Hip-Hop & Legacy
Sophie May
Dance artist and photographer
Independent
Episode: Sophie May: Originality in Battles, Women in Hip-Hop & Life as a Creative
Michelle Dorrance
Tap dancer, founder of Dorrance Dance; co-creator/director of the work discussed
Dorrance Dance
Episode: Michelle Dorrance & Ephrat Asherie: Tap Dance Stories, Street & Club Dances, & Their New Work
Ephrat Asherie
Tap dancer, choreographer and collaborator on the piece
Self / collaborative projects
Episode: Michelle Dorrance & Ephrat Asherie: Tap Dance Stories, Street & Club Dances, & Their New Work
Mr. Dirty
Krump dancer and platform founder/organizer
FC Krump / Krump community
Episode: Krump Rules, Dead Crowds, & How Busta Rhymes Inspired THIS Move
Roxanne Milliner
Beagle Roxy, dancer
Episode: Jay Z's Hot Take, Humans Are Taking AI's Jobs, & You Got Served 2?!
Diana Matos
Guest discussed in episode, referenced in context of choreography and foundations.
Episode: Alysa Liu's Choreography, Diana Matos On Foundations, & Big News!
Nicole Udat
Insanely good hip hop dancer, teacher, and founder/leader of Beyond The Move (BTM)
Beyond The Move (BTM) / Beyond the Moves Festival
Episode: Chinese Robots Dancing, The Secret To Improving, & Why Your Teacher Is Wrong
Ian Hotko
Dancer
Episode: Tommy the Clown on KRUMP, Joe Budden on Resilience, & Ian Hotko on Fred Again

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Cheryl
Host of the podcast series
Sophia
Host of The Capsule; guest expert on choreography

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Great job

    Really enjoy listening to “The Duke” speak your some incredible artists and love how he pulls information from them without being to pushy. Also enjoyed having him on my podcast “The Ins And Outs”

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    5
    MrBallChange
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Brilliant and insightful discussion with so much valuable information about the transmission of Litefeet - can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msjcr
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Deep dives into transmission of Litefeet with actionable takeaways.
A strong focus on culture, history, and practical guidance for dancers and educators.
The host brings incredible guests and keeps conversations engaging without being pushy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jean-Michel Cruel (Diablo) on Cercle Underground, Les Twins, & Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final
Q: What role does Red Bull play in his career aside from competition?
Red Bull is a partner that supports professional growth, providing opportunities and resources, while allowing him to stay true to his artistic identity rather than shaping him purely as a battle athlete.
Jean-Michel Cruel (Diablo) on Cercle Underground, Les Twins, & Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final
Q: How does he view the balance between winning battles and artistic growth?
He emphasizes that while battles are important, the core goal is artistic development and authentic self-expression, with success being a byproduct of growth rather than the primary objective.
Jean-Michel Cruel (Diablo) on Cercle Underground, Les Twins, & Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final
Q: What prompted the name change from Diablo to Jean-Michel Cruel?
He frames it as a personal evolution, describing a desire to shed a character he outgrew and to be seen as who he is becoming rather than who he used to be.
Waackxxxy On South Korea, K-Pop, & Wanting To WIN Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals
Q: What role does English play in your career and content creation?
She learned English in school and through travel, and uses it to connect with audiences online and on interviews, though language learning remains ongoing.
Waackxxxy On South Korea, K-Pop, & Wanting To WIN Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals
Q: How would you describe your training approach before a big battle?
Her approach involves a strong emphasis on dynamic movement, listening to the music, and balancing technique with energy to engage the crowd.

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The show centers on street dance, hip hop, and related performance cultures, with deep dives into dance history, pedagogy, and cross-genre collaborations. Episodes often feature legendary and emerging dancers, judges, and educators discussing origins, technique, and the evolving relationship between backstage culture and mainstream visibility. A standout trait is the ensemble of guests who bridge performance, education, and curation, plus conversations that weigh tradition against innovation, branding, and opportunities for the next generation. Listeners can expect transparent debates, industry insights, and practical guidance for dancers navigating battles, festivals, education platforms, and media appearances.

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Recent guests on The Capsule include:

1. Lil Buck
2. Sophie May
3. Michelle Dorrance
4. Ephrat Asherie
5. Mr. Dirty
6. Roxanne Milliner
7. Diana Matos
8. Nicole Udat

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