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Interview with Michael Chambers aka Boogaloo Shrimp

Also known as, Turbo of Breakin I & II.

Interview with Dancer/Choreographer: Super Dave

One of the sickest dancers to come out of the Bay Area, CA

Interview with Paulskee of Mighty 4

Featured Promoter, Dancer and all-around Contributor to the Hip Hop Community

3rd USA & World Hip Hop Crew Championships (aka Hip-Hop International)

Event recap for the 2004 Hip-Hop International (formerly World Hip-Hop Crew Championships)

Inspiring Stories: Meet Steve Stanton aka Boogieman

Boogieman tells us about his recovery after being caught in crossfire of nearby shooting

Inspiring Stories: Interview with Dancer Arianna Berlin

A Dancer’s Incredible Recovery After Tragic Car Accident

Interview with Anna Sarao (Body Rock Dance Competition)

Former CSSD Director and Creator of BustaGroove (aka Body Rock Dance Competition)

Interview with The Groovaloos

Interview with Bradley “Shooz” Rapier

Interview with The Jabbawockeez

Archived interview with the guys back in 2004! Pre ABDC.

Seek Your Hip-Hop Roots through HusH Tours of New York City.

Tour guides include Grand Master Caz, Kurtis Blow, DJ Red Alert, Busy Bee, Reggie Reg, and more.

Seek Your Hip-Hop Roots through HusH Tours of New York City.

Tour guides include Grand Master Caz, Kurtis Blow, DJ Red Alert, Busy Bee, Reggie Reg, and more.

Dance History: Hip-Hop Dance (Mid 80’s – Now)

A brief summary of Hip-Hop Dance in it’s rawest form, from the Golden Era of Hip-Hop to the adaptation to today’s music.

Dance History: What is House Dance?

Brief background on the origins of House Dance

Dance History: What is Jazz Rock?

Check out this footwork style out of France. Reminiscent of James Brown footwork and done primarily to funk music.

Dance History: UK Jazz Dance (Bebop/Fusion)

Originating from the UK, this is broken down into two styles, Bebop and Fusion.

A Little Dance History: B-boying

Originating from the Bronx, known to the mainstream as “Breakdancing”

A Little Dance History: Popping, Boogaloo, Robot, Strutting, Fillmore, etc

A breakdown of contributions from various dancers on the styles mentioned above.

Dance History: What is Locking?

Stemming from the early Soul Dances of the late 60s/70s, learn more about this dance created by Don “Campbellock” Campbell.

Dance History: Original Style Jazz Dance

Some background on original style Jazz Dance of the 1920s-30s

Dance History: What is Punking / Waacking?

The style is feminine, graceful, and strong, learn about the dance style known as Punking / Waacking