The New York City Breakers
This group was inspired by the Lincoln Center battle between The Rock Steady Crew and The Dynamic Rockers that received so much media attention. They realized that they could actually make something of the b-boy scene. Their first real exposure came in 1982 with an offer to battle Rock Steady in NYC at a club called Negril which was run by Michael Holman (later of “Graffiti Rock” fame). Holman was tired of having just...
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...
The Magnificent Force
This combined super group of b-boys consisted of dancers from various crews. Tangerine was one of the top female poppers ever. Check Out the Crew in Action Back to B-Boys...
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...
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...
