Pop and lock it. Then freeze it. Now spin on your head. These moves are just part of Anna Beth Nagy's arsenal. Breakdancing is a way of life, and she has made a serious commitment to the art form.On March 17, Nagy will compete in a breakdancing contest in Melbourne, Australia. The competition, She Got Game, is only for the ladies and will feature women from all over the globe. It is currently the largest in the world for female participants. To raise money for her trip, Nagy will perform on Saturday, March 8, at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Seattle, 4142 Brooklyn Ave. N.E., in the University District. The show will begin at 3:30 p.m. and end around 5 p.m. At the event Nagy will breakdance and giving lessons. Her dance crew, Fraggle Rock, will perform, as well, and spoken-word artist Beloved One will speak about hip-hop and the origins of breakdancing in the United States. Fans should be prepared for impressive moves: Nagy described her favorite move as the head spin.LOVE FOR THE DANCENagy, 27, moved to Seattle when she was 15. She came all the way from Urbana, Ill., with dancing in her blood. In Illinois, Nagy spent her artistic days practicing any and every form of dance imaginable. Some days her focus would be hip-hop, while other days it might be jazz or ballet. Her segue into breakdancing was akin to a love affair. She said, "I went to a show at an early age and just fell in love with it." Nagy is supported by her fellow co-workers at the Curves fitness center on Capitol Hill. They have raised money, booked the venue and posted fliers for the benefit concert.Co-worker Barbara Force explained, "Curves is about empowering women to follow their dreams.... When we have one of our own doing that, it excites us and inspires us to help her as much as we can."Because she feels that women are underrepresented in the field of breakdancing, Nagy is focused on her goal to level the playing field.Other women at Curves understand what she is undertaking and feel proud to be a part of her effort. Kathy O'Laughlin said, "She's almost like a daughter to us.... It's a thrill to watch her perform."BEADS FOR LIFEAs part of their effort to empower women, concert organizers will sell Beads for Life, which are made by women living in extreme poverty in Uganda. Proceeds from the sales are returned to those communities.[[In-content Ad]]
