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Oakland/Berkeley East Bay

Rameen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:36:32 GMT

I'm a beginning looking for some people to learn and practice with. Everything I find on bboy sites is outdated and long gone!

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Electro Breakers

Satamile — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:11:07 GMT

Hi peepsz , we're finally getting alot of our catalogue up on Addictech in HQ wav. and flac formats. E.M.S., Blotnik Brothers, Silccon Scally
(Carl Finlow) and a host of others. If you like fat breaks with electro flavor put the Grrrrrr into your mix or Blade runner noir electro on the air waves.

New Bolz Bolz LP around the corner in Vinyl ,Digital and CD.
Support the indys, and the right to party where you want!!

Thanks satamile
http://satamile.addictech.com/

www.satamile.com
www.myspace.com/satamilerecords

Artist: Tipper, Carl Finlow, Blotnik Brothers, uNN, Scape One , Bass Junkie, Exzakt, Si Begg, E.M.S. , Heuristic Audio , Bytecon, Orson,
Decal, Boris Divider and more.....

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Breakdance classes in LA...?

Åsa — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:28:23 GMT

Anyone know of any classes in lala land...? Any info would be fantastic.

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Hooper looking to incorporate breakdance style

Hulamonster — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:20:36 GMT

Hello! I'm a hooper with ZERO breakdance experience. I'm trying to figure out a way to merge breakdancing and hooping. If you're not familiar with hooping, check out my page or the hooping videos tribe - lots of good stuff there. If you guys have any ideas, please let me know. If I can get some of the basic moves down, that would be a good start. Dancing with a hoop makes it a bit difficult to do some of the floor stuff, but I'm willing to try anything.
Going to my first breakdancing class tonight!!! So excited.

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SproutFest 4-21: Bboy, MC Battles & Prizes & show w/ Radio Active, D.U.S.T., Urban Apache

Hannah — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:15:44 GMT

Sprout Fest! April 21st Bay Area. MC Battles, Bboy Battles, Hip Hop Performances, Prizes and more!

Come out and support this Hip hop and Arts event for the youth of the Bay Area!
One Love
Hoo Man (Urban Apache)

Date-4/21/07
Time:
11am-5pm Free workshops for youth (see details below)
6pm Evening performances all ages welcome
Bboy & MC Competitions take place during performance; Graff competition takes place 12-5.

Location: 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in San Geronimo, CA 94963.

What's going on?: All day Workshops, 1 on 1 bboy and MC battles, Hip Hop and Funk Performances including D.U.S.T., Greenroom, Urban Apache, Capoiera Mandinga & more. MC’d by and featuring major recording artist Radio Active
Entrance Fee-$5 (give more if you can)

Competition Details-
NOTE: MC and Bboy COMPETITORS MUST BE PRESENT AT 6pm SHARP OR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE!! Graff competition runs from 12-5pm. Competitors must be in their teens or twenties to compete. Concert is open to all ages.

$100 1 on 1 Bboy Battle-Judged by Bboy Lovechilde (Rockforce), Bboy
Milestone (5150) and one more TBA

$100 MC battle (rock tha crowd)-This will not be your typical diss your
oppenent battle. Instead MC's will take turns freestyling on the mic with
emphasis on who can rock the crowd the hardest. MC's will lose points if
they start dissing their oppenent. This will be judged by the crowd and
select members of Urban Apache (in case of crowd bias's or tie's).
Dj Franky Fresh will be spinning the Hip Hop and Breaks

$100 Graff Battle-takes place between 12 and 5pm. Contestants may only use the assortment of spray caps and colors they are given. Space and paint is first come first serve unless you reserve a spot in advance.

For more info on the competition OR TO SIGN UP: email Hoo Man hoodaman@msn.com or call 415-637-5545

Read on for details on the concert & the workshops:

Concert listing:

San Geronimo – On Saturday, April 21st the San Geronimo Valley Community Center will host a large-scale youth-led hip-hop and youth arts festival called Sprout Fest including an outdoor concert open to all ages at 6pm. The event will be emceed by major recording artist Radio Active (best known for his work with Michael Franti & Spearhead) Performers include top local youth talent including hip-hop emcee D.U.S.T., Urban Apache B-Boys, Capoeira Mandinga, fire dancer Shatzi Rainbow and spoken word poet Jahan Khalighi as well as funk/jazz/jam band Greenroom. Aspiring artists in their teens and twenties can compete for $100 cash prize in categories including “MC (rock tha crowd)”, “B-Boy (1on1) Battle” and a graffiti competition. The performance finale will be a hip-hop collaboration jam by local youth musicians, emcees, beat boxers and DJ's -- with one of their heroes, Radio Active. The community-wide evening festival will be open to all ages to provide an opportunity for families and friends to attend together to see mastery of these art forms and spark intergenerational dialog and understanding. The showcase will take place in the outdoor courtyard of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo, 20 minutes west of San Rafael. Admission is $5-20 sliding scale and affordable organic dinner will be available for purchase until 7pm. Blankets or beach chairs recommended. Further information about Sprout Fest, including free activities for youth in their teens and twenties from 11-5:30pm, is available at www.sgvcc.org <http://www.sgvcc.org> or at www.myspace.com/sproutfest <http://www.myspace.com/sproutfest> or by calling 415-488-8888.

Workshop listing:

San Geronimo – On Saturday, April 21st the San Geronimo Valley Community Center will host a youth-led hip-hop and youth arts festival called Sprout Fest including free arts workshops and other activities for youth in their teens and twenties from 11-5:30pm. An opening ceremony will honor inspirational elders including renowned drummer Barbara Borden. Workshops for youth that want to improve on or develop new artistic skills will be led by top local youth talent including Urban Apache B-Boys, Capoeira Mandinga, fire dancer Shatzi Rainbow and spoken word poet Jahan Khalighi as well as major recording artist Radio Active (best known for his work with Michael Franti & Spearhead) and internationally-known master drummer Amadou Camara. The event, which takes place on Earth Day, will include workshops on art and activism from environmental and youth empowerment activist Roni Krouzman of Next Generation, as well as an all day drop-in food creation workshop featuring local, organic foods. Free lunch and snacks will be provided for participants. A talent showcase featuring top local and internationally-known talent follows at 6pm. It will be open to all ages to provide an opportunity for families and friends to attend together to see mastery of these art forms and spark intergenerational dialog and understanding. Youth events from 11-5:30pm are free; evening concert admission is $5-20 sliding scale. Activities take place at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo, 20 minutes west of San Rafael. Further information about Sprout Fest, including the evening showcase line up and the cash prize competitions, is available at www.sgvcc.org <http://www.sgvcc.org> or at www.myspace.com/sproutfest <http://www.myspace.com/sproutfest> or by calling 415-488-8888.

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just moved to the Bay...any classes or teachers out there?

Catgrrl — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:26:35 GMT

Hey all,

I'm just moved to the Bay from tha 'Cruz... female 30-something beginner looking to add some popping and locking and footwork to my East-meets West, Ancient-meets-modern wushu kung-fu meets hip hop fire performance flow...anyone know of any classes, teachers ..anyone looking to do some small classes or private sessions? I have been a dancer, training since I was six years old...learn really fast, tend to prefer privates over group lessions but I'd love to know of any classes/meets/jamz out there...drop me a line when yr mind divines

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looking for breakdance classes/practice space in oakland

angela — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:27:58 GMT

I'm new to the Bay and am a 27 year old female beginner! Lookin' for classes or practice space with some fun, friendly bboyz and grrlz
(livin in oakland)

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Paying Breakdance gig in Seattle!

joybrookefair — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:27:17 GMT

Hey Breakdancers! Wanna get some $$? email me at joy_fairfield@pyramideproductions.com

Video production company seeks diverse people for non-speaking roles in corporate
marketing video. The shoot will take place on Thursday Dec. 7th & Friday Dec. 8th in &
around Seattle. You may be needed for only one day or for both. You will not be needed
for full days but for 3-5 hrs per day. Please send photograph & list any skills relevant to
the role you're applying for. For dancers, photos or videos of you dancing are appreciated
but not necessary. No acting experience necessary. Payment is $100 flat.

Roles:
Breakdancer: female, 20's-30's, any nationality
Photographer: male, 26-40's, any nationality
Liquid Dancer: any gender, any nationality, 20's-30's
2 Hip Hop Dancers: 1 male, 1 female, any nationality, 20's-40's

Also Needed:
Dancers of all nationalities, genders, skill levels to pack a downtown Seattle club for one of
the scenes. We're shooting on Friday December 8th from approximately 5-8pm. Need
not be available for entire time. Compensation= 2 free drinks or 1 drink & 1 food item.
Please dress to impress & come prepared to have fun!

Thank you!!!

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bboy videos

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 12:01:48 GMT

Hey everyone! I have made a collection of the best bboy vids I find on the net..plenty of instructionals;)

enjoy;)

Mich

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Attn: Bay Area Heads

neonaut_pan — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:06:16 GMT

SUBURBAN COMMANDOZ bring you another...

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2 on 2 BBOY/BGIRL BATTLE for $300
&
1 on 1 FOOTWORK BATTLE for $100

LOCATION: CELL SPACE
2050 BRYANT ST.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15TH, 2006

JUDGES: VIETNAM, PROFO(ROCK FORCE CREW), TBA

DJ's: DJ CHUY(MODESTO) & DELROKZ(URP)

DOORS OPEN @ 5PM!

BATTLES START @ 6PM!
(EVERYTHING WILL BE ON SCHEDULE!!)

DUE TO THE VENUE EVENT HAS TO END BY 12:30AM

*NO PREREGISTERING, SIGN UP @ THE DOOR.

ADMISSION: $10
CAMERAS: $5

Vendors: INNOVATIVE NATIVE, FOREN6 LAB, TRIBAL GEAR

*The winners will get a chance to battle in the '2 MAN PLATOON FINALS' against the previous winners.

*Volume 1 Winners (March 4, 06'):
2 On 2 Battle- Dereleek & Hollywood Ken (East Bay Mafia)
1 On 1 Footwork Battle- Rican (Flex Flave)

*Volume 2 Winners (December 2, 06'):
2 On 2 Battle- Skai & River
1 On 1 Footwork Battle- Deja Vu (Headhunters)

Vendor & Sponsor info. please email:
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www.myspace.com/suburbancommandoz

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Goofy Question

Jennifer — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 03:59:53 GMT

Ok, so I live in a not so with it city, and I've been breaking for a few months. Since there isn't anyone breaking in the club, (yes there's just one), I have to clear a space for myself if I decide I want to try to break in public. The only time I tried it, no one noticed, and someone stepped on me. How the dickens am I supposed to announce my intentions so it isn't akward and somewhat hazardus? Thanks in advance for your input,
Jen

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How do you feel about the new tribe layout/design

Stardawn — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:34:23 GMT

Ok, so i'm cross posting this to all the tribes i belong to, then i'll send the results to Wade (the main mod)

List your likes/dislikes and, hopefully, we'll all get what we want.

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SF People?

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 23:19:01 GMT

Whats up everyone
My name is Amy n I just joined this tribe.Its good to know people still break dance out there.I gave up breaking for a while n now after recovering from surgery I realized how much I missed it. Are any of you from San Francisco or the Bay Area?

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FREQ-WENCY 1~7

switchmistress — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:40:49 GMT

pandoras box productions invites you to come and get down to our freaky and funktified BEATS!!!!!

the freaks who will be providing these delicious beats:

~AtoMikDoG
~Zapper
~BreakBeat Buddha
~Mistress Meow

Middle Eastern FUnk FuSIoN performance by Charity

Cold beverages, Esspresso, And a variety of desserts will be available throughout the evening at the Buddha Belly Kitchen

where : WEED, ca ( right off I-5, take central weed exit......
make a right at stop sign , take a right under the arch , its the 1st stone building on your right! )

$5-10 sliding scale
*** we want everyone to be able to have the privelage of listening to these awesome beats ***

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New to this!

kangol_kidd — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 19:36:47 GMT

Interested if anyone here in San Francisco gives lessons. I've wanted to learn for awhile, but never had anyone to show me the ropes. Thanks.
Gene :)

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good break tracks

rayann — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 05:22:20 GMT

hello!

i am teaching another semester of kids hip hop and am looking for some good tracks to use. with them it usually helps if the music is a bit slower.

any suggestions?

thanks

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tips for L-kicks

rayann — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 17:46:13 GMT

hello all
I am working on my L-kicks and wondering if anyone has any tips/exercises that helped them learn

thanks

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Balance

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 04:31:22 GMT

Hey, i've taken a long break from bboying, and I find I need to get in shape fast so I took up breaking again. Im surprised to find that if you dont keep excersing balance, you'll loose it. How do most of you find balance? (being able to keep headstands, one hand stands etc....) Is it just building up muscles in every place you can, or having a body that has equally spread out weight?

Peace,

AM

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Any Irie Souls to Show Your Talents off

Demetrie — Wed, 04 May 2005 17:04:42 GMT

Much Love to Anyone for even checking this out!!

I am the Enrichment Coordinator at a Non-profit center in the San Francisco Telegraph Hill/North Beach Neighborhood. We are looking for individuals or groups to come in and show off your skills for about 100 kids who have never had any exposure to the art of B-boying. It will only be about an hour (30 minutes of performance and 30 minutes of skill sharing). If you think you'd like to do something like this, please hit me up with some contact info. Peace and Love.

Demetrie

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Momentum 2002

rayann — Sat, 13 Nov 2004 19:57:10 GMT

I have a clip of the highlights from this competition and am desperately in need of more footage from it...

does anyone know anything about it?

there is a dancer in the clip i have who mixes ballet with her breaking - its pretty sweet and i am trying to find more of her stuff.

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NoVa Breakers need help!

studiok — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 15:48:20 GMT

Dear friend,

I’m not exactly sure why I’m writing this letter, but something inside me compels me to do so. As you may know, I’ve been sponsoring a fantastic group of teens and young adults at Mt Vernon High School that call themselves the New Revolution break dance team. It’s been six years now and I’m amazed at how much time has passed since they first asked me to come watch them break. This group started from their interest in break dancing and the continuation of this art form that historically led to the non-violent resolutions between street gangs in the Bronx in the early 70’s. Sadly, this afternoon I was pulled aside and told that the group of about 45 members must disband and can no longer break dance in the halls of their school. This group is larger than some high school sports teams. In addition, I am no longer officially allowed to sponsor such a group in or near Mt Vernon High School.

As you can imagine, this was a liability driven decision on the part of the school. This was a result of administrators and lawyers in the Fairfax County Public School System deciding that this activity was not safe enough for their schools or their students. However, this group has been a support for hundreds of at-risk, gifted & talented, international baccalaureate, regular and special education students over the past several years. Just three hours ago, a breaker ran to my classroom before heading to his next class. And while catching his breath told me that he just got his grades up, and I’d be able to take his name off my academic probation list. Thus allowing him to come back to break dancing rehearsals and even perform in tomorrow’s pep rally. One hour ago, despite my pleas and fighting, I was told that not only will this student or his team mates not be able to perform in Friday’s pep rally, but there will no longer be a break dance team.

Just last year, these kids were told that they were the last break dancing group left in all of the Fairfax County public schools. This bittersweet news was due to the advocacy of the Student Activity office at Mt Vernon High School and the good will of other county level administrators. But this group of Mt Vernon HS, West Potomac HS, Hayfield Secondary, Edison HS, Lee HS, Mark Twain MS, Walt Whitman MS, and Riverside ES students and alumni knew that they had been given a time sensitive gift. They come together at the beginning of each year and fill my small classroom wall to wall, seated on the floor, tables, and some even standing out the door just to hear when the first day of practice will begin. And tomorrow afternoon will be the last day the break dancers will meet at Mt Vernon High.

I’ve been through a lot with this group. Everything from being told they could not become a group, writing their constitution, nominating them for honor societies, writing their college letters of recommendation, being a character witness for them in court and even attending their funerals. This group stood for more than just the art and history of break dancing. It stood for the part of their lives that wanted to stand up for the things that made them feel good about themselves, it was about overcoming the obstacles and oppression in their lives and the lives of their team mates. Even non-breakers would come to the break dance team not only to watch but to counsel their friends, the team and sometimes even get help with homework.

I guess I’m writing this letter in the minutes before leaving for my second job because I’m looking for the counsel from my friends. I realize that the problem of this group of students is not yours. But I do realize that the maladapted issues in our society make groups like this an important resource for the youth in our streets, homes, churches, jails, hospitals, centers and schools. Many of you know these issues well. I am interested in any and all data related to the youth of yesterday, today and tomorrow. I will be compiling all my educational, mental & physical health, behavioral, and disciplinary records on the kids in attempts to find information that would support how and why this particular activity is an important and worthwhile venture for advocates and institutions for youth.

Below is the latest official list of prohibited activities in Fairfax County Public Schools. This may be a losing battle in regards to keeping the group at Mt. Vernon, but the county should at least know what they are turning their backs on.

http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/fs/budget/riskmanagement/prohibited.htm

I’m not one to rock the boat unnecessarily, and I’m not one to simply point the finger and run. And so begins my search for answers and if you think you may have insight, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, there are a host of children and young adults who now know a different meaning of insignificance. And insignificant shouldn’t be the last word to describe the past six or thirty five years for the art form of break dancing. Call me, write me, text me, or even sit me down for coffee. I will listen. Thank you for reading and considering my words.

Peace.

Irv
DC

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To anyone who can relate

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 04:23:04 GMT

This message is one of hope and encouragment for people living away from the major cities. Because many times when you are a breaker trying to stay fresh, keep your love of the dance going, or keep coming up with new moves, living away from the people who are into it is hard.

The major thing you need to do is just break every night, ALWAYS look for great music. (there are a bunch of dj's out there selling 1-2 albums for 5-20 dollars). Just download videos of people breakin on the internet, visit the cities as much as you can, but be sure you know where to connect first. And ofcourse, on the internet, check out tribes like this and join other bboy forums around the web. Peace people.

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?? classes?

veganbombshell — Thu, 13 Jan 2005 03:59:12 GMT

anyone know of any good classes for popping/breaking in los angeles?? or trainers?? thanks!!

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When the Want becomes a NEED

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:22:40 GMT

Hey all,

I knew they'rd be a tribe in here for Breaking!

I want to learn.... how do i start?

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DOC FILM on the history of BBoy

drsuz19 — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 03:35:28 GMT

For over 9 years, a friend of mine has been working on this for all of you BBoys and BGirls out there. His vision has over 20 years of heart. It is still in the process of being completed and he has tremendous support but is still in need of more to finish. If you know of any interested parties please feel free to contact me.

Also, I'm sending this out for all of you to continue to keep your ears to the ground so when his dream becomes a reality you are there to experience it as he invites you to. Thank you and have a blessed day.

If you had the opportunity to help out on a documentary film on the history of the B-boy "Break-dance" what would you have to offer?

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please don't waste my time if this is something that you think or willing, that will just sit on the shelf and getting back to later.

1. Assistant editor

2. After Effects person/graphics

3. Investor/ executive producer or co-producer depending how much you put into it.

4. sponsor- providing product or clothing for folks in film, product placement, advertise on web site for film.

5. Know an investor that can help and give you both a producer credit for finding that lead.

5. Other ( )

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