The Rock Steady Crew
Aug12

The Rock Steady Crew

Undoubtedly the most highly recognized name in the b-boy world, the Rock Steady Crew was first formed in 1977 in the Bronx, New York.  The two man team of Jo Jo and Jimmy D were the original founders.  It was an important time for the dance movement.  Disco was killing the artform and many b-boys had given up and gone on to other things.  Jo Jo was a one time hustler that learned he could gain more notoriety on the dance floor.  He is...

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Fabel

JORGE “FABEL” PABON was born and raised in Spanish Harlem, NYC where, at an early age, he developed his dance and choreography career at Hip Hop jams and clubs throughout the city. His pioneering individuality has been showcased internationally since 1982. President of the Hierophysics crew, Senior Vice President of the Rock Steady Crew, member of Magnificent Force, and an honorary member of the Electric Boogaloos, Fabel...

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The Rock City Crew

This crew was a big one from 1978-1980.  Frosty Freeze went on to join up with the Rock Steady Crew. Members included: Val Albert, Paps, Welfred, Jesus, Papo, Johnny Hat, Bobby Radio, Cano, Charlie Chase, Indio, Richie Rich, Chino, Lil Gee, Waking, David Martinez, Speedy Ed, Snoopy, Moonie, Brown, Burt Valle and Negro. Additional names submitted by Van Albert 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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Beat Street

Click to Buy it From Amazon.Com DIRECTOR: Stan Lathan PRODUCER: Harry Belafonte WRITER: Andrew Davis COMPANY: Mgm/Ua Studios YEAR: 1984 Synopsis Follows young up and coming deejay in the Bronx, his break dancing younger brother and their friends as they try to move to the top of the hip hop class.  Also includes graffiti artist and wife through their troubles leading up to the artists death.  Several performances from rappers,...

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