give 'em a shout out (your teachers, join in)

[deeznutz]

olskool aka b-sharp thanks for the foundation
avery aka shadow dvc founding president b-more. insperation
vortex natural elements insperation and teacher
thai-ger, deisel,and josh natural elements insperation
thank you for showing how this dance and culture on a real boy street level.

[daddyjermz]

jon aka drypht - he has done so much for my breaking. although he didnt physically teach me how to break, he taught me the mental part of the dance. not to give a fuck. and how to battle smart. everytime i see him at practice which if ever rare, and even in the mall he drops knowledge and history that gets you inspired and spiritual about this dance.

boobjester dgc.- taught me how to represent myself in the cypher, different levels and ways for footwork and how to basically think of ways to get out of moves and create something new. too be creative.

chris rufio - breakefx. met him through his sister. probably one of the best bboys i've met and seen in person. from blowups, style, and power. he has everything. taught me how important it is to be diverse instead of just sticking to 1 thing. he is always willing to give me advice and tips he probably taught me most of my small list of power moves though the internet. haha.

[dryphtdfx]

Originally Posted by Shankavelli

thats gangsta,
good looking out

Fo' sho, Ness. Just like how Trac 2 can teach you without hitting the floor, your words, whether in a video or in print, can open new avenues of thought, all the way up north where I'm at. I can only imagine what can be learned from you in person.

East,
Drypht2

[dryphtdfx]

Originally Posted by FrostimusPrime

TIN TIN (ORC) - one of the most original B-Boys I know, and it's not just me who thinks this. Tin Tin has influenced mad heads from katsu to pepito. I'm glad to call this guy my brother, Always keeps me in check with my mentality as a TRUE B-Boy. his vision of what a B-boy is and does, is another catalyst for my mentality as an artist. I've learnt a lot of my personal B-Boy foundations from him and used them to this day.

Shit, I gotta co-sign on this one. How can I forget TinTin? For a brief moment he lived with me in Toronto, and we'd just chill on my deck, break, and discuss life. It was dope, and I think comparable to when Common and JDilla were roommates, just on a b-boy tip. Creatively, this dude is a gem that shines only for a select few who know what to look for. He pulls so many unexpected concepts outta the blue that for one summer, whenever Handlez, Nastic and I saw something so ill that we couldn't put it into words, we would say, "YO, that guy just pulled a TinTin!". I've known him as long as I've known Raul, longer infact, and his creative outlook is definitely part of my genetic make up as an artist. Full Meal in the house!

[Shankavelli]

Originally Posted by dryphtdfx

Fo' sho, Ness. Just like how Trac 2 can teach you without hitting the floor, your words, whether in a video or in print, can open new avenues of thought, all the way up north where I'm at. I can only imagine what can be learned from you in person.

East,
Drypht2

well then you needd to come to nyc this summer and attend sidewalk university

[bboy.sho]

RSC for inspiration, watched a footwork battle and got hooked onto the dance since then
Elmo (Floormasters) - started me off
Killa Kelz (X Fenz)
Westrok (Chicago) - taught me everything I know pretty much, and pushes me like crazy LoL
Merlin
Dro and Jose (NYC)
Ken Swift
Keebs - Tops, nuff said lmao
Kid Glyde, Gravity, Stephen, Meen 187, Trickz (Dynamic Rockers and 5 Crew) - let me cypher and practice wit em when I barely got my feet wet in the dance. thx homies
Oreo and Evade - those late night practices out in the park really helped me out when I first started)

[Bgirl_defy]

I haven't been on the boards in months, But I want to give a shout to my two fathers:
Richy (Break Easy) & Richy! (Crazy Legs) I am blessed two have these two men in my life.

Crazy Legs - Legs, thank you for all the lessons you have taught both on and offline (lol) your
influence in my life has driven me to be a better dancer, overall, and strive to gain a complete
understanding of the history, and art form of this dance. Thank you for all the times you have put up with
my ass and thank you for helping me out in more ways than you know. I have nothing but love to you
and all the RSC family, who have done nothing shown me kindness in both the high and low points
in my life. You're blunt and and honest approaches have always left me thinking in situations "What
would Legs think about this?" Ha! Thank you for never ever lying to me (even when my shit was dead
wack) and continuing to be an influence in my life. You motivate me to never settle and strive to be
the best bgirl I can be. Muah!

Break Easy - Papa Rich, You're lessons you have taught me extend
beyond breaking but into all aspects of my life, money, relationships,knowledge of one's self..etc.
Thank you for taking me into your family with open arms and continue to be there for me all my choices
I make in my life, both good and not so good and continue to motivate me to be a better bgirl and most
of all a better person. You have watched me grow over the years, and have influenced me in more
ways that you will ever know. Me and the rest of the B.I.S family are so grateful for you and I thank
God for you everyday. I dread to think what my life would be like without you in at. You are more
than a teacher to me, you are a mentor, a Father and a friend. Me and my family thank you from
the bottom of my heart and I look forward to many more years of history lessons, drunken karaoke,
practice, and basement sessions, partay partays, good food, family, laughs, and happiness. I love you.

- Casandra Rivera aka Defy (I sign this as a person before I am a bgirl)

Peace and Godbless to both of you.

[IGGY1ofOLS]

this topic is dope, its only right to show the ones who taught u some love! it dont matter if thier kown or not

(no specific order)
STICKY1(FTC/G.O.D) taught me alot of the basics and taught me how to clean up my steps and to make it cleaner. also taught me the real meaning of being a bboy

STAB-A-FACE(BL/OLS) he pretty much guided me thru my breaking, not only that, he taught me more about life....

TOM-A-HAWK(G.O.D/IT/OLS) homie for life, was there when i first started breaking and helped me become a better breaker over time

FLOYD(OLS/G.O.D) another great homie of mine, except he taught me power, he was the first to teach me how to mill......

DPHUGZ(FWR/BCR) this dude pretty much laid it down he didnt give me lessions but a conversation, told me how it is, told me more stuff that i needed to know but ill be real, dope dude and teacher.

IRON MONKEY(RR) helped me with power

NOEL ROKSWELL(FTC/R4C) brought me back down to earth, pushes me to get better because of the consant call outs ha ha ha

RJ KOOL RAUL(SS/BNP) seriously helps me and guides me, he gives me pointers and helps me out when i need it most!!!

[BboyRampage5CD]

MERLIN - FOOT CLAN...my very 1st teacher...huge props...
Ru- FOOT CLAN
EVADE- Hybrid crew..cleaned me up on everything
Kid Glyde and Whorah-Dynamic rockers..help me whenever I ask chea

[YanShrimp]

LEGENDARY RUSSIAN DRUNKEN MASTER BAHMAT A.K.A. BOB

also Massa and Mark Beard (ATM)

[Step_sinuses]

Jaun, Jermz, Jneek from Dance Broomz
taught me all basics and i evolved from there on

[GordoFresh]

Front Range Rockers 2007/2008
First crew to take me in and show me how to take the foundational moves I learned to a different level. Also gave me an eye to the performance aspect of the dance. Definately helped me build a love for bboyin.

A-Roc & Ellis (Street styles crew) 2008/2009
These guys were a big part of FRR at the time, and A-Roc and Mikey ended up battling Ellis and I and a few others to test ourselves. That battle changed everything for me. To see two people take on like 5 others for like 10 rounds, was really an eye opener to say the least. I almost puked. I gained much respect for what bboys can do in the cypher.

Wynn & Rawbert (Super Fresh Krew) 2008/2009-ish?
At the time these two were just becoming a big influence in the scene and I started training with them in the summer of 2008. They seemed to carry the same vibe I did, and we started kicking it more and more. They showed me a lot of transitions that I had never seen in Colorado. In fact, a lot of the musicality I try to present comes from them. During this time my way of dancing changed completely from tricks and basics, to beat riding, and cleanliness. From here on music took over my mind, it was all I was thinking about. Breaks seemed to consume my headphones.

Yuji(SFK), Dave(SFK), Leon(SFK), Al (former member of SFK) 2009/2010
Newest members of SFK made me learn the most through teaching and being taught. At this time we all had very separate styles that always seem to help our mentality and keep us original. Much much much respect to these guys for taking our crew to the next level, and teaching me a whole lot about myself.


Cannot wait to see where the next learning curve takes me. Thanks for the thread ness. Hope to gain some knowledge from you one day. Keep building yall!