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The New York City Breakers

The New York City Breakers

The New York City Breakers are a Breaking crew, formed by Michael Holman, originally known as the Floor Masters. Inspired by the Lincoln Center battle off San Juan Hills between the Rock Steady Crew and The Dynamic Rockers. The original members were: "Action" (Chino Lopez), "Kid Nice" (Noel Manguel), "Glide Master" (Matthew Caban), "Lil Lep" (Ray Ramos), "Mr. Wave" (Tony Droughan), "Icey Ice" (Cory Montalvo), "Powerful Pexter" (Tony Lopez) and Flip Rock (Bobby Potts). Their first real exposure came in 1982, with an offer to battle Rock Steady Crew; in NYC at a club called Negril.

Known for

Sample This
Sample This
2013 • Self
The Freshest Kids
The Freshest Kids
2002
Michael Holman Presents The New York City Breakers Volume 1
Michael Holman Presents The New York City Breakers Volume 1
1997
Michael Holman Presents The New York City Breakers Volume 2
Michael Holman Presents The New York City Breakers Volume 2
1997
Body Rock
Body Rock
1984 • (Uncredited)
Beat Street
Beat Street
1984 • Breakdancers
Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles
1984 • Breakdancers
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984 • Self - Performer

Full filmography

Body Rock
Body Rock
1984 • (Uncredited)
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Beat Street
Beat Street
1984 • Breakdancers
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Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles
1984 • Breakdancers
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