DYNAMIC ROCKERS
SIGNATURE STYLE: Explosive Gymnastics, Brooklyn Uprock, Battle Rivalry & NYC Foundation
Founded in Queens, New York in 1979 by Track 2 and Spy, Dynamic Rockers became immortalized in the 1983 documentary Style Wars for their legendary Lincoln Center rivalry with Rock Steady Crew. Today under President Kid Glyde, Dynamic Rockers continue to champion NYC breaking.
♫ CREW ANTHEM BREAK: Yellow Sunshine — Yellow Sunshine (1973)
[DYR] FEATURED BREAKER PORTFOLIOS (4)
Pioneer of the Continuous Backspin & W-Spin, Star of Style Wars & Beat Street • The Bronx, NY
Richard 'Crazy Legs' Colón joined Rock Steady Crew in 1977 and propelled it into an international phenomenon. He invented the continuous backspin and the W-spin, catapulting breaking from the asphalt of the South Bronx into international cinemas with Wild Style, Style Wars, and Beat Street.
The Epitome of a B-Boy, Foundational Master of Downrock, Freezes & Musicality • Manhattan, NY
Known across the globe as 'The Epitome of a B-Boy', Ken Swift defined the aesthetics, terminology, and foundational downrock technique that modern breaking rests upon. His appearance in Beat Street and worldwide clinics codified the international standard of b-boy style.
South Bronx Hip-Hop Icon: B-Boy, Popping, Locking & Graffiti Master • South Bronx, NY
Steffan 'Mr. Wiggles' Clemente is a living monument to hip-hop culture, being a pivotal member of both Rock Steady Crew and The Electric Boogaloos as well as legendary graffiti crew TC5. He bridges b-boy foundation with the funk styles of popping and locking.
Boston Floorlords Prodigy, Explosive Power-Freeze Master & Squadron General • Boston, MA / Miami, FL
Bruce 'El Niño' Blanchard started breaking as a child prodigy in Boston with the legendary Floorlords before spearheading The Squadron and Knucklehead Zoo. Renowned for his explosive power-to-freeze stops, East Coast battle attitude, and victories at Freestyle Session, Outbreak, and Red Bull BC One North America.
COMPLETE HISTORICAL & ACTIVE CREW ROLL CALL (22 MEMBERS)
FOUNDERS & ORIGINALS
Founding architects and first-generation floor pioneers who established [DYR] in 1979.
ACTIVE & CLASSIC ROSTER
World champions, touring squad members, and classic era cypher specialists representing [DYR] worldwide. Click any breaker for their individual page.
[DYR] BATTLE ROUNDS & CYPHER VIDEOS (6)
Crazy Legs 1983 Style Wars & Beat Street Bronx Backspin Foundation
Bronx Front Uprock → Russian Drop Kick → Continuous Backspin x8 → W-Spin Climax Freeze
Ken Swift Manhattan Cypher Blueprint // Brooklyn Uprock to 6-Step Precision
Brooklyn Uprock → CC Switch Footwork → Classic 6-Step Precision → Airbaby Freeze Lock
Mr. Wiggles South Bronx Boogaloo, Popping & Footwork Masterclass
Boogaloo Pop Roll → Bronx Toprock Stomp → Floor Wiggle Sweep → Classic Dead-Stop Freeze
Dynamic Rockers NYC Crew Clash // Queens & Brooklyn Uprock to Gymnastic Power
Brooklyn Uprock Shuffle → Gymnastic Sweep Entry → Classic NYC 6-Step → Stacked Freeze Lock
New York City Breakers Historic 1980s Power Showcase // Beat Street & Roxy Era
Synchronized NYC Commandos → High-Speed Headspin → Continuous Hand Glide → Stacked Freeze Finale
The Squadron (El Niño, Kid David & Luigi) // USA All-Star Supercrew Battle Finals
Boston Burn Toprock → Double Airflare to One-Hand Hop → Luigi Flying Leg Thread → Signature El Niño Pike Freeze