Featuring Lex Ramirez and the song CAREFREE by Joe August & Heather Chelan feat. Betty Michaels, season two starts off with a bop, as we discuss what the hell is up with the Seattle-based Drop Squad! In today's episode, I sat down with Lex, leader of the Hip Hop crew Drop Squad; we discuss her story, her perspectives on dance as a means of building community and offering a space for healing. We also touch on the importance of naming the origins of Hip Hop and keeping the art form accessible because dance is meant to be for everyone!! May you be inspired to groove a little after listening, friend and lean into asking what the hell is up with you? 

Take a Hip Hop class from Lex!! She's teaching classes on Wednesdays at Dance Underground, Seattle. 

https://lexramirez.com/

Check her out on Instagram: @lexsmoove

Check out Joe August on Instagram: @joeaugustmusic and listen to his Debut Album "Modern Sound of Quiet" which just dropped!

This pod is an art of collaboration: 

Intro Music by @afterspace

Pod Mixing by @allanlouderback

Art by @sarahdayarts

Promo Art by @aubreydrawsalot