def SOL Productions

Urban Dance & Hip Hop Culture

Saskatoon SK Canada

      (800) 761-9379

def SOL for Hire

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BOOK A PERFORMANCE !  def SOL is home to amazing emerging to professional performance crews along with two dynamic large production groups! Specializing in a variety of club, cultural, funk, street and video styles of dance, we guarantee an energetic, action-packed performance each time we hit the stage!


Credits include opening for the Jabbawockeez, America’s Best Dance Crew Supa Tour, recording artists NAS and Joe Budden; a professional showcase in the Love, Saskatchewan Festival (Harbourfront Center, Toronto); and featured performances for numerous private, corporate and public events.

Please email us at or call 1(800) 761-9379. Please include the following information:

What is your Event and it's Theme?
(Christmas or Staff Function, Private Party, Elementary or High School gym class)
Location:                                                Date & Time of Event:
Time you require def SOL:                      Your Contact Information:
Summary of Request:
(how do you see us in your event, duration of performance, large or small group performance, etc)
What are the dimensions and surface of the performing/workshop area? (if applicable)


10 / 11 Pricing Guidelines:
We are not an "arts-funded" dance company.  The Crews and the Artistic Director volunteer their time to prepare for your event. Rates are based on length and complexity of performance. Additional rates apply for travel and accommodations for out of town shows.   We customize our shows to suit your event theme, venue, audience and budget! Just send us your details and we will create some custom options OR choose from our most popular performance packages below:

Single-Crew Demo: ~ 4-8 minutes (5-8 dancers)
- professional 'crew' performance by def SOL’s top dancers
- unique opener/feature for club events, concerts, private functions
- minimum stage area of 10' X 15' required!

Multi-Crew Showcase: ~ 10-20 minutes (10-20 dancers)
- 'medley'/ 'mix' style performance by 2 or more of def SOL’s crews
- great for festivals, tradeshows, school pep-rallies, public events
- minimum stage area of 15' X 20' required!

Production/Full Length Show: ~ 30-45 minutes (20+ dancers)
- featured event/ 'main act' with small & large group performances throughout
- customized from current choreography or created just for your event!
- minimum stage area of 20' X 20' required in addition to backstage/change area

 

Consultations

  • Amanda Murray, Artistic Director and Hip Hop Culture enthusiast, is available to help you get the facts, the techniques, and the respect .... just right for your program or event.  With over a decade of research and participation in the culture, def SOL wants to ensure Hip Hop is getting the respect it deserves, and so should you. 

  • Please email us at or call (800) 761-9379.

Adjudication

  • With the still strong and thriving popularity of "hip hop" dance, the need for hip hop adjudicators is required to give your competitors the scoring and correct assessment of their techniques.  Give us a holla, we would love to come out to your competition.  Rates based on travel time, accommodations and adjudications required. 

  • Note: we do no assesses any other dance styles (tap, jazz, ballet), however we would be happy to give an overall performance score based on presentation and enjoyment. 

  • Please email us at or call (800) 761-9379.

Workshops

  • WEEKEND INTENSIVES: Base rate of $75 for 1st hour of instruction + travel & accommodations
    Create an affordable hip hop workshop perfect for your dance students!  We have traveled across SK and AB facilitating technique and choreography in today's hottest urban styles and yesterday's "gotta have it" fundamentals!  Our happy clients include Shellbrook School of Dance, Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan in Regina, Hanson School of Dance in Medicine Hat, Jacquie's in Humboldt
     . . . this list includes many more amazing groups!

  • Please email us at or call (800) 761-9379.

Choreography

  • Personalized Group or Individual Choreography Please contact for a quote.
    Do you need some help with urban dance elements in your students or groups performance numbers?
    Or perhaps you are need some steps to add to a song you are performing on stage?
    Please note, all choreography will remain the property of def SOL and the choreographer.

  • Please email us at or call (800) 761-9379.

Schools

  • SCHOOL GYM / ART CLASSES: Base rate of $75 for 1st hour, $50 per each consecutive same day
    def SOL is the "go-to" group for supa fly quality school workshops.  Our past clients include BJM, Aden Bowman, Mount Royal, St. Mary's Elementary....the list is long!  Our professional and experienced instructors will facilitate a variety of styles for any age group or skill levels.  Pricing includes all audio equipment required to deliver a top notch class!

  • Please email us at or call (800) 761-9379.