Will Funk For Food: A Fistful of Funk

In June 2024, one of the most prestigious street dance groups in Finland, Will Funk For Food (WFFF), will create Finland’s first full-length performance based on the street dance style locking. The work is inspired by the hypermasculinity and toxic machismo of western films and the genre's cavalcade of characters. A Fistful of Funk revolves around locking from which it begins to weave connections to the world of contemporary dance theatre. In addition to locking, the performance utilises the movement language of contemporary dance, physical theatre, and clown techniques. The aim is to create an adventurous, narrative stage where each performer’s originality and uniqueness feed each other. The stage will feature Will Funk For Food's Wilhelm Blomberg and Akim Bakhtaoui, the initiators of the performance, as well as Teemu Kullberg, Jeffrey Kam and Sami Pajari from the group. Post-performance discussion with the artists on Tue, June 4. The performances are also a part of URB 24 Festival's programme.