Part hip-hop display, part daredevilry, Marco Gerris’s production is a slickly choreographed theatrical celebration of urban sports.— iNews London  

A poetic look into street culture.— I Am Hip-Hop Magazine London 

It's just unbelievable…You have to experience this, experience it in full color, live and soaked in music.— Musicalnieuws 

Skaters and freerunners fly around in the breathtaking show Elements of Freestyle. In combination with emotion, passion and a smooth light design, your eyes will fall short to absorb this exciting show.— Scenes 

Prepare to be amazed, prepare to be enthralled and prepare to never look at your bike or skates the same way again!— The Reviews Hub 

Unleash ultimate freedom, defy gravity!

Premiering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, Elements of Freestyle garnered widespread acclaim and took the international dance scene by storm. A creative fusion of extreme sports, street culture, dance, and music, the performance transforms the stage into a lively urban playground. The result is a breathtaking display that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, delivering a pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled experience.

Elements of Freestyle is unconventional, breaking the boundaries of form and space. Choreographed and directed by Marco Gerris, a former judge of the Dutch version of American dance competition show So You Think You Can Dance. It brings together 10 of the world’s top extreme sports performers and street dancers. The performance electrifies the audience with a thrilling display of breakdancing, inline skating, freestyle basketball, BMX tricks, free running, skateboarding, and more—combining speed, power, and creativity in a dynamic 60-minute show. Each performer takes their turn in rapid succession, delivering heart-stopping action with no dull moments. Every second promises to leave the audience gasping, screaming, and shouting for more!

This wildly popular, high-energy production is both comical and audacious, yet deeply poetic. The show, featuring live string music combined with electronic beats and a massive, ever-changing U-shaped ramp, dazzles with grand, immersive lighting and sound effects. It shatters the rough, rebellious stereotype of street culture, blending street dance with theatrical aesthetics in an exhilarating display of skill and creativity. Invited to perform in Germany, Norway, Australia, the U.K., Hong Kong, and more, the show has received rave reviews. In the summer of 2025, you will witness this boundary-breaking spectacle—an unforgettable display of human endurance that will leave you in awe.

ISH Dance Collective
ISH Dance Collective, founded in 2000 by Marco Gerris, derives its name from the English suffix “-ish,” signifying entities that are indefinable and multifaceted. Drawing inspiration from street culture, the collective integrates hip-hop dance and extreme sports into theatrical performances, blending traditional arts such as ballet, drama, and classical music. This fusion creates innovative performances that bridge everyday life and art, embodying a spirit of breaking boundaries and defying conventions. Beyond performances, ISH Dance Collective is committed to promoting hip-hop culture among children and adolescents, aiming to help young dreamers find their stage and shine.

Choreographer, Director & Artistic Director／Marco Gerris
Dancer／Denden Karadeniz
Dancer／Shane Boers
Dancer／Arnold Put
Skater／Sven Boekhorst
Skater／Jelle Briggeman
Free runner／Siebe van de Spijker
Free runner／Bart van der Linden
Skateboard／Pim Wouters
BMXer／Dez Maarsen
Basketballer／Michael van Beek
Musician (Cellist)／Annie Tångberg
Musician (Violinist)／Vera van der Bie
Technical Staff (Sound)／Jan Willem Crul
Technical Staff (Light)／Tijs Johannes Martinus
Technical Staff (Set)／Cedric van Dalen
International Project Manager／SHEN Yao-wei