Junious "House" Brickhouse

NEW Maryland Traditions in the Schools* Artist

For over 20 years, Founder and Director of Urban Artistry, Junious "House" Brickhouse of Bethesda has earned his name as a performer, educator and mentor. Since 2005 he has inspired students in the DC Metro Area, applying his global experience in urban dance, art and music to open minds and teach the importance of embracing every dance genre with consideration to its roots and culture. As Brickhouse says, "To us, it's not just dance; there's culture in every style of movement and story - a history to be told." Proficient in education and competition of dance forms such as hip hop, popping, waacking, locking and house dance, Junious works to bring underground dance and its accompanying history, to countless venues and new communities.

*A new program from the Maryland State Arts Council'sMaryland Traditions program, in partnership with the National Council for the Tradtional Arts (NCTA) and Class Acts Arts. This program is available for grades 6-12 in Montgomery County schools, both public and private.

Junious "House" Brickhouse is an award winning educator, performer, choreographer, and community leader who began his journey through dance in the Atlanta and Washington D.C underground dance scenes. In 1997 he moved to Europe where he received in depth instruction from Denmark's, Special FX (Out of Control) and Scotty76 of the Assassins Crew in Germany. It was Special FX who mentored and guided him down the path of building in all dance styles to become an ambassador of urban dance culture and an example to all he would come to educate on his journey. Under Scotty's direction he joined the Assassins Crew in Germany and entered various competitions including their award winning show at the International Battle of the Year in 2002 and his individual win at the World Championships for Hip Hop Freestyle in 1999 (IDO).