Rhythm of the City: Hip Hop Won't Stop

Celebrate Hip Hop History Month in the city that gave rise to the culture at Hip Hop Won’t Stop. Experience a live performance and lessons by beatboxing and break dance experts, The Missing Element. Feel the energy of dance battles with Alvin Ailey Extension and dance to records played by Hip Hop Legend Tony Touch. Come solo or with friends, and bring your energy and love for hip hop. Drinks will be on sale at our Park View Bar, along with delicious bites from Charles Pan-Fried Chicken. Presented in partnership with Works and Process, Alvin Ailey Extension, and the Hip Hop Hall of Fame. 

Event Timeline: 
6:00 PM – Doors Open
6:30 PM – The Missing Element Interactive Tutorials
7:30 PM – The Missing Element Performance
8:15 PM – Alvin Ailey Extension Dance Cypher with DJ Tony Touch
8:45 PM – DJ Tony Touch Closing Set

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

The Missing Element was commissioned by Works & Process and is part of Mid Atlantic Tours 2025-2026 roster. The Mid Atlantic Tours program is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).