ROCK STEADY CREW
Founded in 1977 in the Bronx by Jimmy D & Jojo and propelled globally under President Crazy Legs. Starred in Style Wars, Wild Style, and Beat Street, codifying hip-hop breaking vocabulary and carrying the torch across four decades on international asphalt and hardwood.
♫ CREW ANTHEM BREAK: Jimmy Castor Bunch — It's Just Begun (1972)
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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.
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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