Minneapolis, Minn. February 22, 2012 The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts is thrilled to present B-Boy J-Sun presents Hip Hop? March 30th and 31st in The Goodale Theater. An art form traditionally performed outside of the traditional theater setting, B-Boy J-Sun with special guests Dancin Dave, Arturo Miles, SugaMomma, AnnieUp, Ivy Morrison and Step Child will present the foundations and evolution of Hip Hop Dance. The evening will open with Everyday, the story of the lives and loves of the dancers. Do not miss this rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Hip Hop culture and how it affects our society. Tickets range between $12 and $18 plus handling fees and can be purchased at www.thecowlescenter.org, in person or over the phone at 612.206.3600 Tuesday Friday 11:00am to 5:00pm.

About The Cowles Center

The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts is the Twin Cities' newest arts center and the flagship for dance in Minnesota. Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, The Cowles Center includes the newly refurbished 500-seat Goodale Theater; the Hennepin Center for the Arts, home to 20 leading dance and performing arts organizations; the state-of-the-art Target Education Studio, housing The Cowles Centers distance learning program; and the new U.S. Bank Atrium. The Cowles Center fills the need for a place that is a catalyst for the creation, presentation, education, enjoyment and celebration of dance and the performing arts in the Twin Cities. www.thecowlescenter.org.

B-Boy J-Sun presents Hip-Hop?

Friday, March 30 8pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, March 31 8pm

Single tickets - $12-18

Location: The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts

528 Hennepin Avenue South at 6th Street, Minneapolis

Tickets: The Cowles Center Box Office

612.206.3600

11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Friday and Saturday & Sunday two hours prior to performances Online anytime at www.thecowlescenter.org Group discounts are available

MARCH AT THE COWLES CENTER

Mathew Janczewskis ARENA DANCES

in the ARENA

Friday, March 2 8pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, March 3 8pm

Single tickets - $28

Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater

We, The Others

Friday, March 9 8pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, March 10 8pm

Sunday, March 11 7pm

Single tickets - $20

Cantus

The Singing Revolution: Songs from the Baltic Awakening

Friday, March 15 7:30pm

Single tickets - $10-25

Flying Foot Forum and The New Standards

20th Anniversary

Friday, March 16 8pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, March 17 8pm

Single tickets - $25

Minnesota Dance Theatre

La Cathedrale Engloutie & Ancient Air

Friday, March 23 8pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, March 24 8pm

Sunday, March 25 2pm

Single tickets - $20-32

B-Boy J-Sun presents Hip-Hop?

Friday, March 30 8pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, March 31 8pm

Single tickets - $12-18

Contact: Andrea Tonsfeldt

612.206.3631

atonsfeldt@thecowlescenter.org

Photos available by request

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