CREW HQ // [NYCB]FOUNDED 1981 • The Bronx, NY / Manhattan, NY / Brooklyn, NY

NEW YORK CITY BREAKERS

SIGNATURE STYLE: Explosive Power Spins, High-Speed Glides, Synchronized Stage Routines & Beat Street Heritage

Founded in 1981 out of Floor Masters and managed by Michael Holman, the New York City Breakers starred in the 1984 classic film Beat Street, performed for President Ronald Reagan at the Kennedy Center and the King of Norway, and pioneered athletic power-move combinations on world television.

♫ CREW ANTHEM BREAK: Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force — Planet Rock (1982)

[NYCB] OFFICIAL ARCHIVE

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS18

CYPHER & BATTLE WINS340

HISTORICAL ROLL CALL18 LEGENDS

JAMS HOSTED44

[NYCB] FEATURED BREAKER PORTFOLIOS (3)

1984 Beat Street Rivalry Counterpart & Bronx Pioneer (1981)The Bronx, NY

CRAZY LEGS

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.

SIGNATURE: Front Sweep → Continuous Backspin x5 → W-Spin LockBREAKER PAGE

1980s Roxy & Beat Street Era NYC Floor Peer (1981)Manhattan, NY

KEN SWIFT

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.

SIGNATURE: Brooklyn Rock Transition → Sharp CC Switch → Russian Step to 6-StepBREAKER PAGE

South Bronx Funk & Boogaloo Historian (1982)South Bronx, NY

MR. WIGGLES

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.

SIGNATURE: Wiggles Toprock → Popping Wave into Downrock → Floor SpinBREAKER PAGE

OFFICIAL LINEAGE ARCHIVE // EST. 1981

COMPLETE HISTORICAL & ACTIVE CREW ROLL CALL (18 MEMBERS)

[NYCB] HERITAGE ROSTER

FOUNDERS & ORIGINALS

6 PIONEERS

Founding architects and first-generation floor pioneers who established [NYCB] in 1981.

★ Michael Holman (Founder & Manager)★ Chino (Action — Original Floor Masters)★ Tony Lopez (Powerful Pexster)★ Bobby Potts (Flip Rock)★ Coreymatic ★ Echo

ACTIVE & CLASSIC ROSTER

10 BREAKERS

World champions, touring squad members, and classic era cypher specialists representing [NYCB] worldwide. Click any breaker for their individual page.