What is B-Better?

B-Better is a collective of different minds with the same goal – to encourage self-achievement through hip-hop.

Hip-hop has been perceived in many forms since being recognised as a culture in the 70's, but it is built around a few key things that sometimes are ignored or segregated by the world media. The term 'hip-hop' is often likened to gun crime, drugs, prostitution and a number of other things society frowns upon, but at B-Better we strive to re-educate the general public on the true essence of hip-hop through its artforms. These include:

The Art of Hip-Hop: Graffiti

The Voice of Hip-Hop: Rapping

The Instruments of Hip-Hop: Turntablism (or Djing)

and, our primary focus,

The Dance of Hip-Hop: Breaking / B-Boying/Girling, Popping and Locking (All collectively known in the past as 'breakdancing')

We hope that by displaying the four elements of hip-hop in their purest forms, either through classes, workshops, events, seminars, 'battles' (or competitions) or demonstration, we might help provide an outlet for your creativity. Let's not forget, that hip-hop was born in a small district in the Bronx, New York, by youths who were perceived to have no real 'talent', but 3 decades later the term 'hip-hop' is used to sell everything from cars to candy bars.

Through creativity, courage and self-expression all things are possible.

When is B-Better?

B-Better was formed in Spring 2004

Where is B-Better?

The B-Better headquarters lies in South-East London, which as we all know is one of the most influential districts on Western culture....

...well, maybe someday!

The heart of the company is in London, but the arteries extend as far afield as Los Angeles and Tokyo. Hip-hop is global and our presence reflects as such.

Who is B-Better?

The name & concept of the company was coined by Damien Anyasi earlier this century. (Sounds grand, right?!) His love of b-boying pushed him to it, having been a DJ, rapper AND writer (graffiti artist) at some point in his life. Enough about that kid!

B-Better is a constantly changing group of contributors, both long-term and short, who are passionate enough about their particular art form to share it with others. Whether it be through tuition, mentoring or just 'catching wreck', the message is constant among us all: Through creativity, courage and self-expression, all things are possible.

How is B-Better?

To date, B-Better is mostly recognised as a company focused on dance. We have been involved in work for RedBull, the British Heart Foundation, The Guardian newspaper and countless schools, colleges and universities around Europe.

Our aim is to further unify the 4 elements of hip-hop, by any means feasible. As mentioned before, through actively reaching communities, individuals and institutions alike, the understanding of hip-hop will grow. Without the DJ there is no music, and without the music there is no danc....

Why is B-Better?

B-Better has been set up to give you options and opportunity. If you could exchange one hour of routine for one hour of self-expression per week, would you make the swap? Please let us know!