Nuttin' But a Word

Hip-hop dance auteur Rennie Harris has been a beloved figure for decades, whether creating exceptional dances for troupes like New York's Alvin Ailey and Chicago's Hubbard Street Dance or for his own company of more than 30 years, Puremovement. He is also dedicated to educating young folk, which is one reason he keeps returning to the New Victory, which is kind of BAM for kids. His seventh show at the New Vic—a collection of short pieces in a miscellany of styles that was also performed in Prospect Park in 2023—illustrates what he calls "the three Laws of Hip-Hop": individuality, creativity and innovation.