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▶️ Award winning Dance Teacher
▶️ Head - @bbetterldn
▶️BA lecturer - @trinitylaban
▶️Host - @moveitshow
▶️H.Judge - @streethousechamps

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Whew! Here's my #UnitedInGrief freestyle featuring @jamiemason__ .

For context, in this dance I am one of Jamie's thoughts - can you tell what my intention is as it progresses?

This freestyle is inspired by a larger body of work choreographed and conceptualised by @matteoskywalker and team at @ombrascuradance . Please go and watch it on their page.

Lastly, just to reiterate, everything you see in this video is 'in the moment' and not preplanned. Lemme know your thoughts 😁
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P.S. Easier to see on my YouTube channel 'Tinmantis'
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#mantisgoesforth #momentsintime ombrascuradance #freestyle #dancefreestyle #dancersofig #dancevid #dancevideo #dancersbelike #improv #contactimprovisation #contactimprov #bboy #bboying #hiphopdance #hiphopfreestyle #kendricklamar by @the_tda

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4 years ago

If you've taken class with me, I urge you to share this video as it would mean a lot!

In more than 15 years of teaching, I've never really shown what feels like soooo I made this and I hope you will feel something too ☺️

My commitment to every student (5 figures and counting) stems from a desire to help others unlock something in themselves that may have been there all along. It's like being a detective sometimes. 🕵️

I won't go on, but thank you to everyone I've had the honour to share my mind and motives with - you've made this video possible. Dame

Video credit: @farahvanstokkum.

Additional footage @bbetterldn @ebberssundance_

Music: 'Bruk Dissa' - NYOP

#MantisGoesForth #DanceClass #DanceTeacher #DanceTeaching #Onlinedanceclass #DanceLesson #TinMantis #VidOfTheDay #DTOTY #TDAmienAnyasi #BBetterDance #DarkKentDance taken in B-Better by @the_tda

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Sharing this one time while the new one is in the works. Thank you to all contributors and those that have given me a platform.
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If you have a 'Dame hosting story' to share, I'd love to hear it 😁 One love to all
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#MantisGoesForth #hostlife #hostnotes #hostsofinstagram #hostsbelike #presentersofig #presenters #vidoftheday #moveitshow #moveitdance #genieevents taken in Worldwide by @the_tda

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4 years ago

Ground Zero Live 2026🔥

Bringing the Hype and the good vibes throughout the day!! 🎤🔥 Introducing your hosts for the day:
@the_tda aka TinMan
@bgirlsunsun aka Sun Sun
@exhaferi aka Ed

🗓 Sunday, 26th July 2026
📍 The Questors Theatre (W5 5BQ)
⏰ 12:00 - 21:00 ( Prelims 1-2pm)
🏛️ 3 Rooms + Main Battle Stage
🏆 Cash Prizes + Goodies

⚡️ BATTLE CATEGORIES ⚡️
U17 1 Vs 1 OpenStyle (Top 8 Qualfied)
3 Vs 3 Crew Battle
1 Vs 1 Popping
1 Vs 1 Hip Hop
1 Vs 1 Breaking

🎟 TICKETS & ENTRY 🎟
Battlers: £12 Online | £15 On The Door
Spectators: £11 Online | £13 On the Door

👉 Registrations & Tickets are live! Head over to @questors_theatre to secure your spot.

✨ Curated by @exhaferi & @societydance
🤝 Supported by @aceagrams & @oldoakparkroyal

Don’t Just watch the Culture, Be Part of it!

#GroundZeroLive2026 #LondonDance #ealingbroadway taken in The Questors Theatre by @the_tda

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7 days ago

Closing party at @reddamhouseuk after another awesome term.

Thanks to @djcamofficial for this musical masterpiece 'Q-Tip' by @the_tda

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9 days ago

Knock knock, who’s there? ✊🏻✊🏻

The StreetDance Summer School is here 👟💥

Learn HipHop movement from UK Dance Teacher of the Year, @the_tda Damien Anyasi
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the B-Better team of award-winning teachers and performers.
@itsjaylajames @bgirl_solid @conair_barros @daishu_2k and more.

Suitable for youngsters aged 6-9 and 10-14.

Curious to find out more? Click the link in our bio to secure your session!

Psstt, our early bird discount ends tomorrow, 8th July 🐥 by @the_tda

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18 days ago

That's a wrap!

Term time at our partner schools is officially over until September and it has been a serious year.

- 10 different schools with regular dance projects
- 7 show pieces choreographed
- 55 young people competed at Battle for The Badge
- 4 conferences attended
- 3 Student interviews
- 1 failed contract (gotta be honest!)
- 1 newspaper article
- 1 major team addition (Hey, @sofiestashia 💅)
- 97% conviction that we're doing the right thing 😊

We even ventured into catering this year!

Thank you to @way2soleil for conducting our orchestra, @the_tda for steering our ship and to our team of elite educators for changing lives every week: @conair_barros @marcyshkreli @bgirl_solid @sydneyemw @cassidycannonier @gemma_hoddy @rudymarcellus_ @kofimingo @itsjaylajames @marcus_johnson_22

Next up is Summer School, July 20th-24th. If you're still with us, we'll see you there!

#bbetterdaily #bbetterdance #FeelSomethingReal #independentschooldance taken in B-Better by @the_tda

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22 days ago

London's StreetDance Summer School ☀️

If you have a child aged 6-14 and are in reach of Battersea or Camden, we welcome you to shake a leg with us from 20-24th July.

Participants can enjoy a "half-day" week (mornings or afternoons) , or a "full-day" week (9am-4pm)

There is a 10% Early Bird discount open NOW until July 6th so visit the link in the bio to reserve one of our 15 spaces at each venue.

Ask any questions below 👇

#londonsummerschool #londonsummerschools #dancesummerschool taken in London by @the_tda

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23 days ago

Battle for The Badge 2026 was a blast!

The Milly Rockers from Thomas’s are 3-time champions, after edging out Clap ‘Em Up! in the final.

The Badge is our annual youth crew battle, officiated by industry professionals, and is open to all eligible schools.

If you’d like to apply to compete, want more information, or have something to contribute, please let us know.

#BadgeVSBadge #BattleforTheBadge #YouthDance

Thank you to 
Media team:
@digitaldave.media  
Video:
@shockwave.labs

Judges:
@shortbreadthebreaker aka Emma Houston
@bgirlroxy Roxy
@spin167 Spin

Host
@sqwgglz

DJ
@dj.d.bo

Schools competing from
@thomasslondondayschools
@reddamhouseuk
@fidelis_college
@cfbllondon 
@Annalieseneubauer who has championed our schools dance initiative since its conception.
 B-Better team: @way2soleil @sofiestashia 
Workshop: @Marcus_johnson_22  Guest acts: @abhbeatboxofficial @kxbytxrner Lit Superiors 
Venue: @CaiusHouse

Catering: @will_u97  Enrichment: @MoguMoguuk  Prints: @SavageLondon

Sound:
@MaxMarcusevents  Coaches: @urbanplaydance @Conairbarros @bgirlSunSun @bgirl_solid by @the_tda

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Above the clouds ☁️ orange & blue skies 🧡💙

Yesterday we held the 3rd edition of our @bbetterldn inter-schools dance battle, Battle for The Badge, and I need to shine a light on some people.

To my right hand @way2soleil, your decision-making brought a flow to the day that ensured our guests had a day to remember. Thank you @sofiestashia for ensuring that our digital systems AND public face were magic. I’m underselling how important the 2 of you have been.

To our competing schools @reddamhouseuk, @fidelis_college , @cfbllondon and @thomasslondondayschools - without you it’s an empty room. Special props to @Annalieseneubauer who has championed our schools dance initiative since its conception. You’re the patron saint of The Badge 😇

Thank you to our judges @Spin167 , @bgirlRoxy and @shortbreadthebreaker - Your mix of knowledge, professionalism and approachability is such a valuable asset to the environment I aim to create. You are inspirations to MANY.

The orchestrators: @dj.d.bo and @sqwgglz . My brothers for LIFE that I can always rely on to move the crowd. I’m sending you dates!

Thank you to our media team @digitaldave.media and @shockwave.labs . I know you will have captured some moments we will treasure.

Thank you to new B-Better face @marcus_johnson_22 for leading our workshop, setting the tone and flying our flag at every opportunity. Bro, you’re in a great space.

Our guests acts the incredible @abhbeatboxoffical and Lit Superiors @kxbytxrner thank you for showing our guests deeper layers of HipHop culture.

To my super star volunteers from @trinitylaban : @Annieblease , @Charlotte.m_dance , @Ellie.lcripps and @Molly___lewis - I wish I could have spent more time with you because everywhere you were, the event was elevated. So proud!

Thank you @CaiusHouse for hosting us, @will_u97 for catering us, @MoguMoguuk for the enrichment, @SavageLondon for the prints and @MaxMarcusevents for the sound. Bangin’!

I’d like to thank @urbanplaydance , @Conairbarros , @bgirlSunSun and @bgirl_solidfor coaching these young people to have skills, passion and sportsmanship - that's what The Badge is all about. by @the_tda

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Trophies, certificates, awards.
Damien talks about what is on offer for everyone coming to Battle for The Badge!

#BattleforTheBadge #BadgeVBadge by @the_tda

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Battle for The Badge, The Rules 💡

Stay tuned this week to meet the judges!

#BattleforTheBadge #BadgeVBadge by @the_tda

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