A progressive physical theatre piece, Genesis explores the evolution of three dancers through the metaphor of the history of planet earth. Combining elements of theatre, multimedia and contemporary dance the characters of Genesis come to life through 30 years of Funk and Hip Hop, travelling to the past and future to different eras of Rock, Jazz, Funk and everything in between.

The production offers an explosive performance, exposing audiences to different genres of dance such as Popping, animation, Locking and B-Boying. This performance takes audiences on a journey throughout the history of hip hop culture, it provides audiences with the understanding of the art forms origin, it’s development and how it has come to be ingrained in pop culture.

Cultural Infusion’s successful 2009 Australian tour, included states QLD - WA – VIC – SA – NSW. Tour included over 32 venues and festivals, such as;

• Metro Arts Centre, QLD
• City of Subiaco Concert Series, WA
• Melbourne Fringe Festival, VIC
• Miss Libertine, VIC
• Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre , SA

Lamaroc has been active in the B-Boy scene for 10 years. As a member of the ‘Fresh Sox’ crew (4 times OZ B-BOY Champions), Lamaroc has travelled to the United States, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil, Singapore and throughout Australia competing and performing. He is one of the most active dancers in Australia under the realm of Funkstyles (Popping & Locking) having performed and toured with the ‘Cat Empire’ in 2003/2004 and also with DJ Dexta and the ‘Daily Shook Crew’.

Lamaroc has battled Alien Ness of the ZULU KINGS (NY), Ronnie of the FULL FORCE /SUPA CREW (LAS VEGAS) and RYOMA of MORTAL KOMBAT (JAPAN) and was part of the winning crew of the FREESTYLE SESSION JAPAN (Nov 2005) Style Vale-Tudo Crew. Also having won best B-Boy of the month in March (Osaka, Japan) at the B1 Survival and taking out the Melbourne leg of Battle City coming rstplace with partner B-Boy Mousa (Fresh Sox, Founder).

Lamaroc’s latest achievements include being involved in Contemporary physical theatre arts such as “Paradise City” from Branch Nebula in Brazil (Oct 2007). This piece which played at the Sydney Opera House, (Dec 2006) and most recently toured Dance Festivals in Brazil (Oct - Nov 2007) involves the mixture of talents of a singer, contemporary dancer, acrobat, flatland BMX rider, a freestyle skateboarder and a B-Boy.

The half day program will include both performance and work shop. Students will have the opportunity to gain an in depth understanding of each style, by teaching them the foundation of this popular art form. The day will conclude with the students showcasing what they have learnt throughout the day, in a final performance.

‘. . . fantastic performance in Shark Bay . . . It was fantastic to see the kids faces (and adults) . . . Thanks once again and please pass on our appreciation.’ – Jacqui Towell – Community Development Officer, Shire of Shark Bay

‘Thank you so much for an absolutely fantastic workshop! Lamaroc, Andre and Enigma worked so well with our students and we can’t wait for them to come back! Thanks again for the wonderful opportunity to participate in Cypher Sapiens’ Cally Jetta - Coodanup Community College, WA