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CYPHER YARD

BATTLE EVENT

2026

  • Osas Company organizes its first international hip hop dance battle event: Cypher Yard.

    The scene is currently missing an event that combines cypher energy with theatre, positive community exchange and social involvement.

    With Cypher Yard, we want to bring back that exchange: an evening where everyone is welcome to dance, share and learn from each other.

  • Get your tickets for CYPHER YARD here.

SHINE

THEATRE & BATTLE EVENT

2026

  • On June 5th, 2026, Osas Company organized a try-out evening where the theatre performance SHINE and a 1-on-1 hip-hop battle came together, as a bridge between the hip-hop community and the performing arts. The evening opened with pre-selections, from which a Top 8 is compiled. Afterwards, the crowd moved on to the theatre performance before the conclusion of the battle.

    The evening highlighted the themes of SHINE: authenticity, recognition, and growth. within that, the theatre performance became accessible to an audience that does not always feel addressed by traditional theatre events. On this evening, Osas Company positioned itself as a professional theatre dance company and event organization that brings together artistic quality, community building, and innovative forms of presentation.

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GENUNITED

BATTLE

2021

  • To celebrate the premiere of her first concept video Conversate, Elise hosted an exclusive watch party at The New Originals store in Amsterdam — sponsored by the brand itself. The video debuted in-store before going live online, giving the audience a first look alongside a personal explanation of the concept behind it. The evening was completed with snacks, DJ sets from her brothers chrisbreinburg and Joehell Zoro, and a room full of people dancing and enjoying the moment together. On June 8th at Zeedijk 59A, over 60 people came through the doors — proof of what happens when you push an idea and open the doors to your community.

Group of young people dancing on stage at a dance event with stage lights and a DJ in the background.
People participating in a dance battle on stage, with a person in streetwear performing, and others watching or judging in the background.
A group of five people on a stage under colorful lights, with one person holding a white T-shirt and other members striking poses. A DJ is visible in the background.
Group of people dancing on stage with colorful lighting, some wearing casual clothes, in a lively dance event.
People embracing in the center of a dance studio with a wooden floor, surrounded by seated onlookers, in a dark room with blue lighting and seating.
Two people hugging on stage, surrounded by a group of people standing in a line. Dark background with stage lights, DJ equipment, and water bottles on the floor.
A performer passionately singing on stage with one arm raised, holding a microphone in his other hand, and surrounded by people dancing and enjoying the music.
A man dancing on stage with a gray hoodie and black pants, surrounded by others sitting behind him, with a DJ and water bottles on a table in the background, colorful stage lights overhead.
Youth performers on stage in a dance or drama rehearsal, with a DJ and audience members seated in the background, under stage lights and dark curtains.
Group of five young people standing and laughing on a stage with a DJ table and chairs, in a dark room with stage lighting.

WATCHPARTY:

CONVERSATE!

2023

  • To celebrate the premiere of her first concept video Conversate, Elise hosted an exclusive watch party at The New Originals store in Amsterdam — sponsored by the brand itself. The video debuted in-store before going live online, giving the audience a first look alongside a personal explanation of the concept behind it. The evening was completed with snacks, DJ sets from her brothers chrisbreinburg and Joehell Zoro, and a room full of people dancing and enjoying the moment together. On June 8th at Zeedijk 59A, over 60 people came through the doors — proof of what happens when you push an idea and open the doors to your community.

A diverse group of nine young adults standing on a city sidewalk outside a building, posing for a photo. The group includes men and women with various styles, some with casual clothing, others with streetwear. They appear happy and relaxed, with some making gestures or holding items.
A smiling woman with curly hair wearing a beige Adidas tracksuit, standing on a city street with two people in the background.
Four women socializing outside in an urban setting during the evening, engaged in conversation and laughter, with a neon sign and buildings in the background.

CONVERSATE!

2023

  • Start to CONVERSATE! Elise Richards first concept video about having those hard talks shown through dance by an all-black cast. this video is about those difficult, not talked about subjects. The goal: inspire others to speak up

  • Director: Elise Richards

    Choreographer: Elise Richards

    Film & Edit: Jorgos Dimitrakis

    Film assistant: Sansho

    Producer: Lucia van Gelder

    Stylist: Noa Matatula

  • Daughter: Maria Egonye

    Mother: Merci van der Clous

    Father: Joao M Balde Arias

    Neo Jansen, Olivia Rienstra, Cleo Banel, Chris Breinburg, Marquisha Melcherts, Jarno Lathouwers, Cicely Wijnaldum, Shurmaro Cornecion, Zoësasa Thompson, Raphaël Duchenne, Mandisa Gramelsberger, Elise Richards

Multiple young people at night, some dancing and posing with hands raised, wearing colorful streetwear and accessories.
Three young adults sitting outdoors at night, with city buildings and a basketball hoop in the background.
Group of young people at night, wearing green and beige clothing, pointing finger guns at the camera, with city buildings in the background.
A group of diverse young people gathered in a circle, with their eyes closed and arms around each other, participating in a nighttime group prayer or meditation outside.