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I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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It's been a very long time since I've listened to it, but I wonder if there's anything you could use from the "Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk" cast recording?  I remember loving that album when it came out.  Admittedly it was more of a showcase for tap, but you still might want to give it a listen to see if anything is of use

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Brooke Pierce
New York NY
Sympathy Jones, the New Secret Agent Musical (www.sympathyjones.com)
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 20:45
From: Mark Johnson
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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I think there may be some in " Bring It On" and there is one in "Fame". 



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Shelby Burton
Chicago IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 21:37
From: Brooke Pierce
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

It's been a very long time since I've listened to it, but I wonder if there's anything you could use from the "Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk" cast recording?  I remember loving that album when it came out.  Admittedly it was more of a showcase for tap, but you still might want to give it a listen to see if anything is of use

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Brooke Pierce
New York NY
Sympathy Jones, the New Secret Agent Musical (www.sympathyjones.com)
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 20:45
From: Mark Johnson
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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There was a show I saw in college called "The Seven"  I saw it performed in college and it was performed again in a few places but I never saw it get published.  Here is an article, you might have luck if you contact the composer directly.

http://www.nytimes.com

"Holla if ya hear me" came out this june.
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Alan Strait
Teacher
CCSD
Henderson NV
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 20:45
From: Mark Johnson
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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Try "Footloose". It really lends itself well to getting the audience on its feet!

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Ron Wells
LCJ Summit Middle School
New Jersey
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 20:45
From: Mark Johnson
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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I think "Bring It On" may have some good ideas in it.

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Robert Jessup
Advanced Drama Teacher
Franklin High School
Franklin NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 20:45
From: Mark Johnson
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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What about "Hollar if ya Hear Me?"  I don't know much about the show...but it is Tupac Shakur, seems like there should be something.

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Michelle Meyer
Frederick MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 20:45
From: Mark Johnson
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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"Hair" could be turned into a fun hip-hop song. I'm sure you can do it better than Glee did it for the mashup several years ago.

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Jared Grigsby
English and Journalism Teacher / Drama Director
MSD of Boone Township
Valparaiso IN
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-10-2014 13:59
From: Michelle Meyer
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

What about "Hollar if ya Hear Me?"  I don't know much about the show...but it is Tupac Shakur, seems like there should be something.

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Michelle Meyer
Frederick MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2014 20:45
From: Mark Johnson
Subject: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

I am looking for suggestions for a hip hop song (has to be from a musical) to do a dance routine for the state festival.  Last year we did a number from "In the Heights," which coincidentally is our musical this year, so that is out.  It can even be a number that you could dance hip hop to that might not seem like it form the start.  Anything would help. 

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Mark Johnson
Theatre Arts Teacher
Farmington Hills MI
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