As its name indicates it, the association Liaisons urbaines was established to develop links between the urban said disciplines and the actors of the international urban scene.
More exactly anchored in the artistic disciplines of the Hip-Hop culture, our association aims at developing activities around these to bring to the foreground the positive, creative, educational and public-spirited aspects, in an objective of social cohesion. For this, we have been exploring any useful means since 2012 and the beginnings of our Geneva Summer Break Festival event which was the spearhead of our action bringing together generations, disciplines, teaching methods, nations.
For a harmonious development of the artistic disciplines of Hip Hop culture and to ensure the link between each, Liaisons Urbaines started in 2015 its youth camps with "Break & Hip Hop" in partnership with Caritas-Jeunesse. In 2016, Graff Week also joined the Liaisons Urbaines summer offer.
Transmission to younger generations and development of Hip Hop specific pedagogies has become a major issue facing the popularization of these disciplines.
At the same time, the personal development that these disciplines make possible is a reality that we could not leave behind. To know thy self better, to persevere, to respect the ancients, to widen one's horizons through knowledge, is among others, what our camps allow; without forgetting the dimension of sharing and living together.
For novice or experienced dancers, our Rocking Masterclasses allow the development of an original Brooklyn style under the direction of internationally recognized dancers such as Ringo (NYC(, Mighty Mile (NYC), Jacky (TWN), FT (RU) or Kostek (PL). On the program: steps, musicality, long burns, drops, jerks, solo, duet, and Apache Line.
An artistic village bringing all the intensity of the Hip-Hop culture through the most beautiful spots of Geneva Lake.
Cypher Masters
Bboy / BGirl
Helvetic Rock Contest
Apache line & Battles
Hip-Hop/Funk
Rare Groove
Breakbeat
Rock-Funk
Afrobeat
Live painting
Alexandre Vega, Vega Roc
Chairman and Treasurer
He started dancing in 1999, in France and quickly continued his training in Switzerland: Avanchets and Balexert, the high point of the Geneva Break.
Not very competitive, he prefers to dance in the parties to enjoy the musical selections of the DJs and share the dance with his friends. His style research drives him to stay close to an original style of the 90s BBoys while taking inspiration from the current Breakers.
He has taught courses in various structures since 2007 and created in 2010 the Atelier Break, for a Leisure Center.
Graduated in social work, he constantly questions the construction of Hip Hop culture and tries to identify the stakes for his actors and the public. For a greater participation in this culture, he undertakes to develop Hip Hop jams which will begin in 2012 under the name of Summer Break.
Bryan Somé, Messo
Secretary and artistic advisor Break
He has always been rythmed by the African sounds in his family originating in Burkina Faso and Togo. He discovers Hip Hop thanks to Rap and Graffiti but identifies himself better with BBoying since he was 16 years old. He soon became acquainted with other dancers and began traveling for shows and battles in 2008 with his first crew, "Alarash Zoo.
In 2009, he decided to start giving Break lessons in dance schools and neighbourhood houses of Geneva and on Vaud.
Having met VEGA ROC during training, it is in 2014 that they really get to know each other. They share the same desire to reflect on their environment and a desire for artistic development. MESSO is invited in 2016 to join LIAISONS URBAINES for its development.
Guillaume Fernandez, El Poeto, Swiss Roc
Rocking Manager
Around 2006, he started in BBoying and it is in 2009, during a dance camp, that he really discovers the extent of the Hip Hop culture, and his wish grows to going to New York to meet the pioneers of this culture and to perfect his knowledge.
In 2012, his dream comes true. He spent six months with the legendary Crew "The Bronx Boys Rocking Crew" (TBB) and "Master Mind Rockers" (MMR). As the first member of MMR in Switzerland, he was given the task of developing the ROCKING or ROCK DANCE.
He meets VEGA ROC during the Summer Break sessions and in 2014, enthusiastic about what he is doing to develop the Hip Hop culture in Switzerland, he offers him, from 2015, his support to develop the SUMMER BREAK thanks to a ROCKING part and joined the LIAISONS URBAINES team.
Sébastien Robin, Seb
Therapeutic manager
It was in the 2000's that Seb discovered Hip-Hop culture through its music; rap. But it was only seven years later that he started BBoying at the Maison de Quartier in Chêne Bourg; and after 3 years of training, it is he who begins to teach. In 2014, at the request of alumni, he opened a Break class at Villa Tacchini. He stops giving classes for professional reasons in 2015.
An important moment of his dance career? A trip to Cameroon that opens his mind to dance. He left with the association On Est Ensemble, in 2015, for an artistic exchange with local Hip-Hop dancers. An unforgettable experience !
He is also involved in the Geneva Hip Hop culture through the organization of events and provides regular assistance. He takes part in the summer break outdoor sessions and meets VEGA ROC and Mr RIDDLER. In 2015, he will join the festival's organizing team to work on its development. Nurse by profession, his interest will be growing for the health of the dancers..
He represents the Crews: Atomic Force / Sixteen Crew & Funky Force Rockers!
David Warner, Serval
Artistic advisor Graffiti
Serval first gets involved with graffiti in 1992 with an unmis-takable style : letters with pure graceful curves, surprising and deep color schemes and often themes that put forward his work as an illustrator. Published in numerous books and reviews, his work is regularly shown in art galleries around the world, Serval is also known for his involvement in urban cultures. He is one of two Swiss artists recognized in the Guide to Contemporary Urban Art 2013
Created and developed since 2019, Breakin’Session Is a learning space for the the dance referred to as « Break ». Since 2023, this activity completes the range of offers of the association « Liaison urbaines ».
The learning format of these unique and innovative courses differs from the usual standards offered in the majority of Geneva dance schools and other associations.
During the Breakin’Sessions, a small group of participants annually registered, learns and progresses together. The group is composed of children, adolescents, and adults, of different levels of practice.
The proposed approach is built around the work of so-called freestyle improvisation, in the tradition of the spirit of the cypher and its technical contributions related to Breaking.
Particular attention is paid to the quality of transmission and structured teaching, as well as the presentation of the Hip Hop culture in its broad sense and potential.
External speakers are invited to share their knowledge, broaden the creative spirit and nourish sources of inspiration.
OUT.SIDE|ART offers you the works of renowned and emerging urban artists. Whether as an art lover or an informed collector, you will find a qualitative selection on our site.
As the essence of urban art resides in its exteriority, we are specialized in the realization of artistic projects on both inside and outside walls. Our strong point lies in being able to offer you artistic concepts consistent with your image.
Whether it concerns the management of a collection of artworks for a private part or the development of a municipality through the choice of artists to paint murals, we are keen to advise you and help you to achieve what is to be done.
Visit the shop
