News and Press Quotes

Black Film Maker

Experimenting Hip-Hop
Robert Hylton takes center-stage in hip-hop's transition into dance theatre
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Black Film Maker March/April 2005

Verse&Verses advert
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Big Smoke Magazine

Billy Biznizz
"Due to the commercialisation of hip-hop, the dj seems to be happy with taking a back seat and plating the back-up man but not me".
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Creative Review May 2006

AllOfUs Get Their Groove On
Interactive design studio AllOfUs has created the backdrop visuals for dancer and choreographer Robert Hylton's forthcoming contemporary dance show, Verse&Verses.
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Engineering November 2007

Art versus science: are they really opposites
Theatre is well known for it's desire to be unique and surprising for its audiences. However, Robert Hylton has gone to unusual lengths to create a unique piece of theatre with his dance company.
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HipHop - Outside Looking In May/June 2005

Robert Hylton
Urban Classicism presents Verse&Verses
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Hip-Hop Connection May 2005

Stick and Move
B-Boy Billy Biznizz bustin' out...
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Hip-Hop Connection

Urban Classicist...
One of the UK's pioneers of hip-hop dance returns to the London stage this month
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ID April 2004

Dance Stance
It's not every day that a boy from a council estate in Sunderland gets his big break in the contemporary dance scene.
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International DJ April 2005

Billy Biznizz
a fusion of modern dance and breakdancing with a hip hop soundtrack!
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Marie Claire May 2005

Robert Hylton Urban Classicism
Throwing some shapes at the Laban Theatre
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Metro May 2006

Dance
Former street dancer Robert Hylton fuses hip hop and contemporary dance for his company's energetic new show
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New Nation April 2005

Biznizz Means Business
The legendary hip hop DJ reflects on the past and present
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New Nation May 2006

Must See
A visually entrancing production that takes hip hop to its outer limits
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Pride May 2006

Verse&Verses
A psychadelic take on the hip-hop genre
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South Bank April 2004

From foxtrot to hip-hop
Adventurous seniors, tea dancing and body popping
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The Guide May 2005

Verse&Verses
A high octane blend of hip-hop infused contemporary dance
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The Knowledge March/April 2004

Take It To The Bank
Robert Hylton's vibrant fusion of street and traditional forms, busts genres at the South Bank's Purcell Room
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The Times April 2004

Robert Hylton Urban Classicism
This hip-hop artist uses a mix of forms to take dance to dramatic new places"
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TNT Magazine May 2006

Breaking the mould
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Touch MagazineMay 2005

DJ Biznizz
DJ of the month
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Unity

Verse&Verses
A new work featuring DMC champion DJ Biznizz and Robert's Urban Classicism company and visual installations from leading graphics team AllOfUs
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Vogue

Verse&Verses
The latest work from breakdancer-turned-contemporary bellerina and choreographer Robert Hylton
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The Voice April 2005

Street Dance
Signature blend of hip-hop infused contemporary dance
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The Voice May 2006

Verse&Verses
A visually arresting production
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What's On In London April 2006

Hip Hop Hooray
Cover story
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