A Night of Hip Hop Theatre

Led by Artistic Director Joseph Toonga, Just Us Dance Theatre proudly presents the UK's inaugural paid Hip Hop Dance Apprenticeship Programme performance. The evening will feature newly commissioned works from Dutch artist and choreographer Chandenie Gobardhan and a new collaboration by choreographers Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy MBE and Joseph Toonga.

Join us to witness the extraordinary talents of this new generation of performers.

Just Us Dance Theatre is supported by Arts Council England and Ambassadeurs Group.

The Just Us Hip Hop Apprenticeship Company Programme is supported by The Garrick Charitable Trust and The Fenton Arts Trust.


About Joseph Toonga

Joseph's distinct choreographic style fuses the essence of hip-hop with genuine life experiences, challenging societal norms, dismantling racial stigmas, and sparking transformative conversations. Renowned institutions such as the Dutch National Junior Ballet, Richard Alston Dance Company, Junior Ballet Madrid (Elephant in the Black Box), and East Wall (with Hofesh Shechter) have sought his choreographic brilliance, showcasing his diverse expertise across various dance forms.

As the appointed Royal Ballet’s Choreographic Residency artist for 2023/2024, Joseph’s contributions transcend boundaries, harnessing the power of hip-hop to reshape societal narratives. A driving force behind Just Us Dance Theatre and Artists4Artists, he remains steadfast in his commitment to cultivating innovation in both hip-hop and contemporary dance while nurturing the next generation of exceptional talent.