Hip Hop Jam Jessie Thompson & Erine
Ireland / France
Workshop and open jam session led by Irish and French hip hop dance artists
Sat 17 May 2025
Feel the pulse of the crowd and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of hip hop.
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Sat 17 May
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Event Details
The stage is set for an exciting, high-energy afternoon that’s all about the music, good vibes and a celebration of community.
- Workshop with Jessie Thompson
- Workshop with Erine
- Jam & Cyphers
Dive deep into the creative world of hip hop with interactive workshops led by some of France and Ireland’s top artists, where you'll learn foundations of the style and ways to express yourself, focusing on freestyle, individuality and musicality.
And, of course, the cyphers will be in full swing to wrap up the session with a jam to connect with fellow dancers in an unfiltered, electric atmosphere. Live DJs will keep the music rolling, making sure you’re grooving all day long.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is the ultimate space to embrace free-flowing expression, celebrate hip hop dance culture in Ireland and get inspired!
About Jessie Thompson
Jessie Thompson is a Dublin based dance artist and choreographer with a practice rooted in Hip Hop & contemporary styles. She is also the founder of Battle of Zen, an Irish street dance & battle platform. She is a resident Dance Artist in Project Arts Centre Dublin.
Jessie’s choreographic work explores the intersection of dance styles, music and live performance, influenced by her versatile background, most recently creating ‘CRAWLER’. As a Hip Hop dancer, Jessie has battled in all Irish events, now curating, judging and teaching both nationally and internationally, and she was the inaugural Irish Red Bull dance your style winner. Jessie has travelled and experienced many Hip Hop events and communities internationally, she is a recurring collaborator of Dublin Dance Festival and a figure who encourages the growth of both the participation and audience for Street Dance in Ireland.
About Erine
Based in Cergy, Erine is passionate about movement – especially freestyle.
Through dance, she tries to explore and make sense of her emotions and experiences. It’s her way of expressing a deep love for music. Whether on stage, a battle, or simply in practice, Erine dances to surprise herself, to push her own boundaries, and to fully live in the present moment.
Presented in association with the French Embassy in Ireland
