Squads Bar and Grill, New York will be home to the debut of the newest show to hit the Urban/Caribbean Market, "Da Dancehall".
The show will be taped tomorrow Saturday, July 12th and this series will bring together the successful ideals of such shows as "Soul Train", MTV's "TRL" and CIN TV's "Reggae Top Ten." This special pilot taping will be attended by Tastemakers, Media and Executives in both the Dancehall and Hip Hop Community, and providing a unique promotional opportunity for all parties involved in the success of this event.
A half hour TV series that captures the effect of Caribbean culture on today's urban audience, "Da Dancehall" is a new series that is tapping into the style, culture, and influence of the Caribbean Community, when directly target this market with a greatly increasing buying power. Set on location in a club-like atmosphere, it will feature a variety of dance segments by individuals and couples.
In an attempt to interact with the viewers, segments will also teach dancehall dance moves by a popular dancers such as "The Myspace", "The Bogle", "Heel & Toe", "Blazay-Blazay", "Nuh Linga" "Pon the River Pon the Bank", "Spongebob", "Gully Creepa" "Cut Dem Off" "Hot f*k", "Willie Bounce", "Tek Weh Yuhself", "Whine Up" , "Boosie Bounce", "Drive By", "Shovel It", "To Di World" and the popular "Dutty Wine".
Viewers will be exposed to various segments where they will learn the Caribbean patois in order to break the language barrier and introduce others to the culture.
Select shows will feature performances by celebrity dancehall artists including, but not limited to Shaggy, Sean Paul, Machel Montano, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Collie Buddz, Lady Saw, and Mavado. While there will be a male host, female host and resident DJ, select tapings will feature special guest DJ's such as Tony Matterhorn, Noriega, Steelie Bashment, Robbo Ranx, Massive B, Mr. Cee, Cipha Sounds, Mighty Crown, Sentinel and DJ Spinbad.