The New York City Breakers

Born: None

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.

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Sixteen Candles

as Breakdancers
Released: 1984-05-04

With the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha...

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Beat Street

as Breakdancers
Released: 1984-06-08

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show...

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Sample This

as uncredited
Released: 2013-09-12

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the...

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Body Rock

as (Uncredited)
Released: 1984-09-28

A disco owner lures a New York breakdancer away from his rapping and dancing friends.

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The Freshest Kids

as uncredited
Released: 2002-10-01

From the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the b-boy.

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Michael Holman Presents The New York City Breakers Volume 1

as uncredited
Released: 1997-01-23

Collection of archive breakdance footage

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Michael Holman Presents The New York City Breakers Volume 2

as uncredited
Released: 1997-01-23

80's Archive Footage

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Graffiti Rock

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-06-29

Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop based television program, originally screened June 29, 1984....

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