Now a registered charity, Boy Blue, as a collective artistic voice, was founded in 2001 by choreographer Kenrick and composer Michael ‘Mikey J’ – friends, collaborators and instigators. East London, and the hip-hop community that developed there, was and remains an integral part of their creative and cultural inspiration.
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The spirit in which Boy Blue was formed came from their 3 E’s – ‘Education, Enlightenment and Entertainment’ and the belief in these values, combined with a dedicated work ethic, energy, and curiosity propelled the company onwards.

Boy Blue works towards empowering UK-based hip hop artists to make, create, perform and teach on a global level and is the radical force that has defined the potential and power of hip-hop dance theatre across the UK since starting out.

Shaped by a multi-generational, multicultural community with seven regular companies ranging in age from 5 to 40+, Boy Blue’s achievements and accolades are as far-reaching as the community it has fostered and the hip-hop culture it has elevated. Some call Boy Blue a family, others, a nation, with most hip-hop dancers having called it home at some point of their careers.

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