The Nigga Twins

These guys were really pioneers in the b-boy world. They were at their most active period during the mid 70’s before many other well known crews started up. They were the first group to really take to the floor with footwork and mixed in vertical moves including the sling shot. They were known for their high fashion including trench coats and often times they were sporting cigars as part of their routines. Additional info by Mr...

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The Dynamic Rockers
Aug12

The Dynamic Rockers

This group (along with the Rock Steady Crew) was largely responsible for breakdance’s entry into the mainstream and international notoriety, yet they are often overlooked when discussing the history of Hip Hop culture. Hailing from Queens, the Dynamic Breakers were actually a spin-off group from the larger Dynamic Rockers crew. It was the Dynamic Rockers who had the, now legendary, battle with the Rock Steady Crew in front of...

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Electric Boogaloos

This was an early West Coast Crew founded in 1977 by Boogaloo Sam.  They were formed in Fresno, CA and originally called The Electronic Boogaloo Lockers. Check Out the Electric Boogaloos Live in 2001! Back to B-Boys...

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The Bronx Boys
Aug12

The Bronx Boys

Originally formed as a graffiti crew in 1975 by Batch, Shark, and Cash, The Bronx Boys were true pioneers of the art of break dancing.  They spent much of their time with graffiti and up rocking.  When one of the members hit the ground in a new routine, up rocking began to change into break dancing. The TBB Crew spread throughout the Bronx and hooked up with Afrika Bambaataa when he was trying to organize protection for party goers in...

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The Crazy Commanders Crew

Another of the early pioneering crews, they featured two names that come up frequently on lists of all time great b-boys – Spy and Trac 2. Spy is a definitive godfather who was known as “The Man with 1000 Moves.”  He is also credited with inventing the leg swipe in the air (made more well known by Crazy Legs of RSC). Trac 2 was into gymnastics and tried to work those elements into his style. Back to B-Boys...

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Air Force Crew

Members Lil Ceser Mr Animation Kid Tuff This was an offshoot of one of the early West Coast Crews known as The Shake City Rockers. In 1984, some of them dropped out of the b-boy scene and Cesar started up the new crew. Ceser is also well respected today because of his efforts to continue the b-boy movement today.  He helped revitalize the RadioTron into a club that people come to dance and host battles. Kid Tuff was a member of the...

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