[Capdist-announce] NYSCA Grant Brings NYC’s LayeRhythm to Catskill

[Steven Patterson]

John Sowle (contact at bridgest.org)18 Bcc

Thanks to a generous grant from the New York State Council on the Arts,
LayeRhythm, a NYC-based non-profit organization dedicated to highlighting
freestyle voices in the performing arts landscape, will travel to Catskill
for a three-week dance residency, to include developmental work on new
material, two free workshops, and a public performance.

Since 2015, LayeRhythm, led by Mai Lê Hô, has been presenting jam sessions
– where musicians, dancers, and vocalists contribute to NYC’s vibrant
street and club dance cultures. These sessions of artistic expression have
been transforming individuals’ relationship to music/dance while providing
entertainment, building community, educating audiences in cultural history,
and supporting emotional and social well-being.



On Saturday August 5, LayeRhythm will present two free public workshops at
the theatre: A Freestyle Rhyming Workshop with Osyris Antham at 2:00 pm and
a House Dance Workshop with Mai Lê Hô at 4:00 PM. Osyris Antham, a
Brooklyn-bred rapper from Flatbush, started his artist life as a poet and
slowly grew into the hip hop world. Since jumping into the NY underground
scene at his first official rap contest in August 2013, he has won 40+
competitions. Mai Lê Hô is a French-Vietnamese street/club dance artist &
educator, and the founder of LayeRhythm Productions INC. She has performed
in over 70 venues across the USA and Europe and has won 1st place in
various international house dance competitions. Both workshops will be held
at Bridge Street Theatre, located at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill.
There is no cost, but participants must pre-register in order to
participate and space is limited. To pre-register, email to
contact at bridgest.org.



Then, on Saturday August 12 at 7:30pm, LayeRhythm will present a free
public performance/jam session highlighting work they’ve been developing
during their Catskill residency. Again, there is no cost to attend, but
seating will be on a first come, first served basis at the door on the day
of performance. Doors at the theatre will open at 7:00pm.



*Events at Bridge Street Theatre are supported in part by the New York
State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor of New York and
the New York State Legislature and by Public Funds from the Greene County
Legislature. Bridge Street Theatre’s entire 2023 Season is sponsored by
generous donations from Mary E. Barrett and Ted and Mary Neumann in memory
of Helmut and Emily Neumann.*

*Calendar Listings:*
*Saturday August 5 @ 2:00pm*
Freestyle Rhyming Workshop with Osyris Antham
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY
Free, but must pre-register to participate
To pre-register: email contact at bridgest.org
 Osyris Antham, a Brooklyn-bred rapper from Flatbush, started his artist
life as a poet and slowly grew into the hip hop world. Since jumping into
the NY underground scene at his first official rap contest in August 2013,
he has won 40+ competitions.

*Saturday August 5 @ 4:00pm*
House Dance Workshop with Mai Lê Hô
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY
Free, but must pre-register to participate
To pre-register: email contact at bridgest.org
Mai Lê Hô is a French-Vietnamese street/club dance artist & educator, and
the founder of LayeRhythm Productions INC. She has performed in over 70
venues across the USA and Europe and has won 1st place in various
international house dance competitions.

*Saturday August 12 @ 7:30pm*
LayeRhythm Free Public Performance/Jam Session
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY
No cost to attend. Seats available on a first come. first served basis on
the day of performance. Doors open at 7:00pm.
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