- 7 Yearsfor the community & culture
- 26 Stylesrepresented at the festivals in Germany and Israel
- 2136 Studentsalready experienced Urban Stylez
how it all started and why
URBAN STYLEZ FESTIVAL
Mit der Gründung des OWL Movements begann die Vision von Dhélé Agbetou bereits im Jahr 2011 Wirklichkeit zu werden. Aus dem Teenagertraum, eine Hip Hop Szene in der Region OWL (Ostwestfalen Lippe) aufzubauen, entstand die Motivation, ein großes Event für die urbane Tanzszene zu kreieren. Ziel war es, die besten Lehrer*innen aus der ganzen Welt nach Bielefeld zu holen, das tiefe Wissen über urbane Tanzkulturen an Tänzer*innen und Besucher*innen weiterzugeben und eine Plattform für alle Zuschauer*innen und Menschen zu schaffen. Seitdem ist das Festival, das mit 30 Teilnehmern begonnen hat und seinen festen Platz im Hause DansArt Tanznetworks in Bielefeld hat, zu einem der relevantesten urbanen Tanzfestivals in Deutschland geworden. Nach der Premiere des Schwester-Festivals in Berlin in 2021 wird Urban Stylez dieses Jahr die Landesgrenzen überschreiten und zum ersten Mal in Bielefelds Partnerstadt Nahariya als Urban Stylez Israel vertreten sein.
Für seinen tänzerischen Werdegang, sein kulturelles Engagement, die Nachwuchsförderung und seine jahrelange Arbeit für die urbane Szene wurde Dhélé Agbetou und sein OWL Movement, aus dem auch das Urban Stylez Festival entstanden ist, mit dem Kulturpreis der Stadt Bielefeld ausgezeichnet.
Für seinen tänzerischen Werdegang, sein kulturelles Engagement, die Nachwuchsförderung und seine jahrelange Arbeit für die urbane Szene wurde Dhélé Agbetou und sein OWL Movement, aus dem auch das Urban Stylez Festival entstanden ist, mit dem Kulturpreis der Stadt Bielefeld ausgezeichnet.
element of the festival
WORKSHOPS
Full info about workshops
about the element
COMMUNITY TALKS
info
2 h 30 min intensiv 3 days in a raw
Great for those who wants to dive deeper into 1 Style
Great for those who wants to dive deeper into 1 Style
75 minutes class with the Masters in many different stylez
Choose your individual schedule
Choose your individual schedule
4 vs 4 Team Battle at the Beach
Life the Culture and enjoy yourself with the best sound from our DJ's
Life the Culture and enjoy yourself with the best sound from our DJ's
2h evening show from incredible talents all over the world
Open discussions between teachers and students
OUR FESTIVALS
are happening every year since 2017 in Bielefeld, Germany. In 2021 the festival expanded to Berlin. One year later we are in the North of Israel.
Choose the place nearby and be part of the unique experience!
Choose the place nearby and be part of the unique experience!
next edition: 11.-16. October 2024
BIELEFELD | GERMANY
BERLIN | GERMANY
NAHARIJA | ISRAEL
OUR TEAM
is working really hard to do the best for you. Let's get to know each other!
- Dhele AgbetouFounder & Creative Director
- Nastya AndersonOrg team
- Miles-Vincent KlevemanVideographer
- David SperlingVideographer
- Leia-Marie HönerSocial Media, Marketing
OUR PEOPLE
are coming together from year to year to share some love in the dance studio. We make sure to bring only best to our students and here what they say:
- The Urban Stylez Festival on the whole was simply formative. You were happy to be there every day and to forget the outside world for the whole day. You were never bored because everything was so well organized that you could always join in or watch somewhere. There was no arrogance among each other, everyone had fun with everyone, and everyone was just ready to enjoy a great time together. It's been a long time since I felt so free as a dancer!
- You have created a place where one can feel free, be oneself, grow, and be inspired - in every way. We are like one big family. Everyone is so incredibly supportive; you can feel that especially during the battles. The energy is high. I personally appreciate dance a lot more, because I get to breathe in so much dance culture air from all sides, which triggers an incredible warmth in me. And every time I return home from the festival, I am completely turned around as a person and realize that I have arrived anew.
I was at Urban Stylez in Bielefeld for the first time this year - after getting to know your festival for the first time in Berlin last August I knew I definitely wanted to be there in Bielefeld.
The weekend was incredibly beautiful for me. The vibes, the music, the emotions, the dancing and the wonderful people make this event something special 💕
There was so much love and hype - I went home high on life Sunday night 🦋
I definitely want to be there again next year!
OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
If you are interested in becoming a partner or sponsor, please feel free to contact us.
