November 2

Breaking Hall of Fame
We had an amazing time supporting the Breaking Hall of Fame! The energy was electric, with breakers and crews traveling from Germany, Hungary, Canada, France, and the West Coast to be part of this historic event. Big shout out to Bgirl Hanifa/Bubbles from the UK, Forrest Getem Gump, Breeze Team's Jayday and to OG French Bgirl Karima from Aktuel Force!! Huge thanks to the 1st Generation B Boys Trixie, Cholly Rock, Dynamic Rockers Kids League, Brooklyn, and Jersey breakers for showing up to honor the inductees.



Special shout out to Dancin Doug and City Council Member Adrienne Adams for organizing and uplifting our culture bearers. The cypher at the end was an authentic highlight!! Let’s keep building for the future!

Resonance Collaboration
At Resonance, an AAPI dance event by David Cartahena Lee, we collaborated to bring together the worlds of street dance and graffiti art. Shiro 1 and Uko represented with their signature styles, and Shiro 1’s famous body graffiti was a showstopper!



Plus, don’t miss the new T-shirt drop by Shiroka (Shiro 1 and Rokafella)—an homage to DJ Jazzy Joyce! If you’re in NYC this month, reach out to @shiro_one to grab one.

Thank you to David, Uko, and everyone who supported us. It was a celebration of connection, artistry, and cultural expression.

November 3

Nu Breakers’ Battle 4 Boston
Mantis, one of our core dancers, represented Full Circle Souljahs as a judge at Nu Breakers’ Battle 4 Boston.

The weekend was packed with energy, as she connected with Boston and Philly floor fam and taught workshops at Northeastern University. Shoutout to @brianpistols for hosting with love and highlighting OGs like @crazyfreddy71 and Act 1.

To the dancers who attended the workshop: Keep connecting with the elders and learning the history of this movement. As @djks360 says, "It’s not just about the moves, it’s about the movement."

November 11

Kids of New York
Good vibes at Kids of New York! Congratulations to @360flowbreaking Studio for taking home 2 wins.

Founded by Anthony Colon- "Kids of New York" has been serving the community for over a decade, providing a space for breakers to grow and express themselves. Organizing events is no easy task—shoutout to everyone who makes the events happen, even when challenges arise. Rest in Peace to Kevie Kev.

Let’s keep giving a space for the youth of NYC to flourish!

November 16-17

Freestyle Session Los Angeles
What a weekend at Freestyle Session in Los Angeles! It was a reunion filled with love, laughter, and incredible talent from across generations.

Congratulations to @larokafella on receiving her BattleWire Breaking Image Award! Honored for her contributions and leadership in the Hip-hop community, this recognition was extra special as it was her first time judging the Bgirl City sponsored Bgirl battles. Kwikstep judged for the 1st time as well alongside legends like @bboycrumbs. Good times were captured in the cyphers happening away from the brackets. Shout to DJ Element still rockin dope beats for the dancers. Shout to our very own Future who judged the All Styles!!

Big thanks to @iamcrosone and @_mach3 for making it happen and to all the floor fam who showed love. The Full Circle lineage was definitely in the building!

November 23

Behind the Groove – DC Edition
Kwikstep and Rokafella returned to DC since their last performance in 2015. They brought the vibes to Washington, D.C., for a weekend of dance, music, and connections!

The day kicked off with a a performance at the Millenium stage in Kennedy Center on Friday with Miss Chief Rocka and a line up of local dance masters from One Take Studios and Rashad! You can check out the Youtube link on our Video page. Saturday we visited Dance Place after over a decade to offer a New Jack Swing and Breaking Workshop led by Rokafella and Kwikstep at Edgewood Arts Center. Later that night, Rokafelal hosted a special Behind the Groove – DC Edition with local legend DQ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre. The evening boasted a Cypher King & Queen and Freshest Fit Contest plus a  Clothing Swap with music by both DJ KS360 and local maestro @official_dj4real

Thank you to Woolly Mammoth and everyone who joined us to celebrate Hip-Hop History Month and Native American Heritage Month. This wasn’t just a party—it was a celebration of culture, community, and self-expression. Shout out to Amy Hi and the dancers who had attended our shows there back in the day and our parties in NYC! We hope to see you all again over there.

November 25

Master Dance Class at Mind-Builders
We wrapped up the month back in the Bronx at Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center, where Rokafella and Kwikstep led a Master Dance Class for dancers 16+. Students got to dive deep into the roots of hip-hop and connect with its energy and essence. It was great to return there since we had rented space there to rehearse for the Jacob's Pillow show as well as held training sessions for Full Circle and Bgirl Flyyah. Support local!!

Big thanks to Julia and Melinda for your efforts in preserving cultural practices and inspiring the next generation. Bronx legends stepping into the cypher to lead with love!

REST IN PEACE LIL LEP FROM THE NEW YORK CITY BREAKERS

Upcoming Events

Dec 6 - Kwikstep will DJ at Soul Flow party in Philly

Dec 7 - Flonetik will host a kids dance battle @360flowbreakin

Dec 17 - Open Rehearsal and Q&A (Residency with Bethany Arts Community)

Dec 26 - Behind the Groove Free Holiday party at Bogart House

Jan 11 - Presenting Algo-Rhythm at APAP at the Guggenheim (previously Wus Poppin)

December and January we will be focusing on APAP followed by some much needed rest to rejuvenate and feed the soul so that we can come back ready to take on 2025! We hope that you all have a wonderful holiday season and new years!

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.

October 4: Rokafella at the University of Mexico

Thank you to the National Institute of Flamenco for inviting our very own Rokafella to connect with the community in Mexico and share the power of hip-hop. Her experience alongside flamenco dancers is a reminder of the resilience and soul that all dance cultures share.
#DanceFamily #Connections #Resilience

October 4-6: 15 Years of 4TheLuvOfIt

We marked 15 incredible years with The Good Foot Arts Collective in Seattle, celebrating hip-hop culture and creating safe spaces for expression and community. Highlights included workshops from legends like Kwikstep and Boogie Frantik who shared their journey and wisdom, bringing love and inspiration to the scene. Plus the DJ's played great jams and the youth arts collective presented poetry and a dance performance. We send our condolences to the organization and prayers going up for other hectic situations they are enduring as a community.
#TheGoodFootArtsCollective #HipHop #Seattle

October 6: NYPL Oral History Project Anniversary

Celebrating 50 years of the Oral History Project with the @jeromerobbinsdancedivision! Legends like Peaches, Violeta, Zone and Float master John were present to lift up our local street dance community and celebrate their unique dance journeys archived in the Oral Project by the New York Public Library.  It’s an honor to see other community pioneers such as Archie Burnett, Buddha Stretch, and so many others. Here’s to continuing the legacy and sharing our stories with the world!
#HipHopCulture #DanceHistory #HonoringOurLegacy

October 12: Full Circle Souljahs x Retumba! at BAAD’s 25th Anniversary

On October 12th, Bronx dance forces reunited as Full Circle Souljahs and Afro-Caribbean ensemble Retumba and evcen the founder of Bombazo hit the stage for an unforgettable night of dance, music, political commentary and unity. This dynamic partnership brought Hip-hop and Afro-Caribbean rhythms together, celebrating BAAD’s 25 years of community and culture. Shout to our FC dancers NfiniT and Miss CC who joined in on the dance theater moment.
#BronxSteez #HipHopMeetsAfroCaribbean

October 18: Celebrating 35 Years of Hip Hop with Time Machine Squad!

Sending big love to @timemachinesquad and the global hip-hop community. Celebrating 35 years of culture, resilience, and connection, we’re honored to stay linked to such incredible pioneers. Special shoutout to Queen MC @gabylonia for shutting down the house and we are so proud to be a part of the family, wear our T shirts and to have been there to witness greatness! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Rexjay / Alex who turned 50 a day before the crew anniversary! #HipHopCulture #PuertoRico #TimeMachineSquad

October 21: Honoring DJ KS360
Congratulations to DJ KS360 (Kwikstep) from Full Circle Fresh Kids for receiving the BattleWire Image / Grand Master award at Battle for NYC! A huge moment to honor his contributions and the legacy he’s building in the hip-hop community.
#FullCircleSouljahs #DJKS360

October 26: Gotham Halloween Battles – Hosted by Rocka Jamez

Full Circle Souljahs joined Rocka Jamez and his organization, Roundz of Flame, for an electrifying Halloween-themed dance battle at Gotham. The night was packed with dancers from across the city, costumes, and high-energy rounds showcasing NYC’s incredible talent. Rocka Jamez brought his unique style as both host and DJ, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and unity within the dance community. While November may bring a short pause, the event will return in December to close out 2024 with even more fire.
#ROUNDZOFFLAME #UnitingDanceCultures #GOTHAM

October 30: BTG Monster Jam – Halloween Edition!

Wednesday, October 30th, was the night we celebrated the 40th anniversary of “Set It Off” with a live performance by the legendary @strafe1 at Behind the Groove NYC. Special showcase by Full Circle Souljahs with a Thriller remix dance tribute! Shout to Fresh Frank and Miss CC for the choreo work! Thank you to DJ DP One and Kwikstep who thrillled us with their mixes.

We danced the night away to the best of Funk, House, Disco, and Soul and snacked on real feel-good food. Shout to The Hitters who showed up and cranked up an unexpected performance for the party.

Happy Birthday to Float Master  John!!!
#BehindTheGrooveNYC #SetItOff #ForTheLoveOfFunkHouseDiscoSoul

Upcoming Events

Nov 9: Rokafella visits Ithaca to offfer a workshp and screen All the Ladies Say documentary at the Southside Community Center

Kwikstep will DJ at NuBlu

Nov 22: Kwikstep and Rokafella perform with Miss Chief Rocka at the Millennium stage /Kennedy Center, DC

Nov 23: Kwikstep and Rokafella offer Workshops at Wholly Mammoth Theater and Behind the Groove after party

Nov 25: Kwikstep and Rokafella Hip hop Master class at Mind Builders Bronx, NY 3415 Olinville Ave Bx Register Here

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.

September 4: Gather Round – CeleBreak Outside! at Manhattan West Plaza

We kicked off September in style with “Gather Round,” an outdoor dance and music series at Manhattan West Plaza, in partnership with @worksandprocess. Every Wednesday this month, we’ve been vibing to the sounds of @djks360 and breaking it down with @larokafella, celebrating the debut of breaking as an Olympic sport. If you missed it, don't worry—there's more to come throughout September. Catch us bringing the heat at this dynamic midtown space, blending street and club dance battles with the high energy of the city!

September 8: FUTURA2000 Breaking Out Exhibit at the Bronx Museum

On September 8, history was made! Full Circle Souljahs had the honor of performing at the opening day of @futuradosmil's FUTURA2000: Breaking Out exhibit at @bronxmuseum. The energy was electric as generations came together to celebrate the intersection of hip hop and visual art. Big shout out to the dancers who rocked out, including @king.ice.o, @mantis_360, and @sunkimdance, along with DJ @djks360 holding it down on the 1s and 2s. If you haven’t checked out this exhibit yet, it’s running through March 2025, so don’t sleep on it!

September 11: Hustle Club BK – DJKS360 Spinning for the Floor Fam

We hit the floor with fire at @hustleclub_bk on September 11, as our very own @djks360 brought the vibes for the Floor Fam! From a beginner class with @felipebelieving to a night full of groove at the Imperial Ballroom, this event was all about community, dance, and music. Stay tuned because the rhythm doesn't stop—catch DJ Nelson Paradise Roman and @veronica_nychustle next!

September 21: Streetmasters Anniversary Worldwide in NYC

Legends never die! On September 21, we gathered for the Streetmasters Anniversary Worldwide Jam in NYC, where new memories were made, and old stories were brought back to life. We paid homage to those who paved the way—big ups to Bboy Steel Teals, Hitter Legend Peewee, Speedy, Elmo, Concrete Monkey, Zone TDK, Paranoia, and the legendary Bboy Spy.



This jam was all about honoring the OGs who rocked the 70s and 80s, laying the foundation for the breakin' culture we continue to celebrate today. Much love to everyone who came out and showed support, and a special shout out to the Double and Triple OGs who brought that classic energy into the building. We wouldn’t be here without you!

September 28: 25 Years and Still Getting Live at Hostos College

We closed out the month with a major milestone—our 25th anniversary celebration at Hostos College! "25 Years and Still Getting Live" was a night filled with unforgettable performances, celebrating our ongoing partnership with Hostos. Generations of Full Circle family came together to tear up the stage, with a live musical tribute. It was a beautiful evening filled with nostalgia, energy, and the undeniable spirit of hip hop. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special night! Extra special shoutout to Hostos College, Bronx Council of the Arts, and Pepatian Bronx Arts Collaborative.

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.

Coming up

Oct 4 to 6th - Rokafella, Kwikstep, Tiff, and Mantis will be heading to Seattle for 4TLOI by The Good Foot Collective

Oct 12th - Rokafella and Kwikstep will once again partner with Retumba to celebrate the 25th anniversary of BAAD during their Blaqtinx Festival. Check back for more details. 

Oct 30th - Behind the Groove will return for a spectacular Halloween party in October. 

Make sure to also save the dates to watch or check out 2 national events – 

October 4-6th - the Good Foot Arts Collective’s  “For the Love of it” dance event in Seattle. 

October 18th -  Time Machine Squad’s 35th Anniversary in Puerto Rico as they celebrate their Hip Hop Legacy this fall.

–Another Summer for the books!-- 

August jumped off with Rok and Mantis supporting Kate and Shiro at the Summer Landmark festival in the Lower East side. Shout to DJ Evil Dee and Large Professor for bringin the heat with feel good music on both days despite the rain!! It was great to run into Bboy RonLo and Meen 183 at the festival..Breakers connecting with the art element and music family.

Breakin' Olympics watch parties

Breakers gathered to witness the historic moment as Breaking made its debut on the Olympic stage together. The Wake and Break watch party which was a “Full Circle” and “Break for Love” collabo, took place at the Snipes/Ladies of Hip Hop studio in Queens and with CUDA Culture at the Caribbean Soul Dance studio in Jersey City. Big shout out to Tiffany and Bougie Cutie Boards who provided the Brunch set up for Wake and Break along with other contributions from attendees. There were cyphers, deep conversations, cheering and laughter as dancers bonded while experiencing this historic moment together in anticipation of who would earn the Gold, Silver and Bronze  medals. News channel 4 captured the excitement and the insights from some of the organizers and attendees at the Wake and Break watch party.  You can watch the feature here: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/nyc-break-dancers-watch-as-breaking-makes-its-olympic-debut/5690541/

Breakin' Rules the World

Harold O’neal dropped his new album of original Breaking Tracks “Rule the World: Breaking at the Olympics” to celebrate its debut. The Album release party took place at NuBlu as Full Circle, Dynamic Rockers, Works and Process and Princess Lockeroo worked together to make the event a success. There was a panel discussion with speakers Jaze Art Remote, Harold O’neal, Rokafella and Gabriel Furman moderated by Kid Glyde on the topics of the origins of Harold’s music journey as well as his perspective about music production. The panelists shared their feelings about today’s Breaking music, how the music has changed to fit the changes in the contest platforms and how the music impacts the way the dancers move. It was a thought provoking and inspiring conversation which was followed by cyphers for All Styles Cypher battle. You can find Harold’s new album “Rule the World: Breaking at the Olympics” here: https://songwhip.com/harold-oneal/rule-the-world-breaking-at-the-olympics

Boone Walls

Full Circle dancers Ava, Frank, Future and Mantis performed with Rokafella at the 10th annual Boone Avenue Walls event doubling as a Bronx beautification and arts festival. Big shout out to Shiro One KayLove and all the Writers who represent annually at the Boone Walls. Thank you to Silo and Wen for inviting Full Circle to dance and celebrate this year. 

August Birthdays

Happy Birthday to our co-founder Rokafella who celebrated at the South of France restaurant in the Bronx not far from the FC DoJo. We wish her good health and more opportunities to be creative. 

Happy Birthday Yasha..it was a fun party!! We wish you and your wife sustained growth and great health! 

Happy Birthday Cmar and Miss CC.. we are grateful for your presence in our company and wish that all your dance dreams come true!!

Unapologetically Asian Awards

Congratulations to Aiko Shirakawa - our All The Ladles Say film star – who received the annual Unapologetically Asian award from the House of Chow. Big shout to Yvonne Chow for making sure our Asian Hip hop family gets the love they deserve. Shout out to Jeff Chang- Journalist PHD and Author who was also recognized during the celebration.. which also doubled as a Birthday party for Yvonne! Happy Birthday Yvonne– a toast to many many more vibrant years!!

The Graffiti Hall of Fame

Staying connected with the local Writers, Kwikstep and Rokafella worked once again with the organizers of the Graffiti Hall of Fame event to uplift the original Hip hop dance element and its local OGs and Young Gs. This year marked the 44th anniversary as they celebrated the renaming of 106th street and Park ave to Graffiti Hall of Fame Way. All the elements were in attendance and repping hard. There was an exhibition battle between Dynamic Rockers and mOD Squad Crews as well as cyphers, vendors, Local MC’s like Rayza and DJs including Grand Wizzard Theodore, DP One and Diamond D plus of course all the incredible Writers who left their mark on this historic 44th annual Graffiti Hall of Fame walls and cubes.  Shout to Sharif, Veronica and the team.. And mad respect to Part One, Skeme, Fabel, Mare Joey TATS CRU King Bee and even Martha Cooper who spoke about the humble beginnings of this gathering and the people who made it a rite of passage for all writers in NYC and around the world. 

Coming up next 

Sept 4th - Join us as Behind the Groove gets down at Manhattan West through Works and Process bringing street and club dance battles and party vibes to their outdoor plaza. Rocka Jamez will take over the Dance Magazine Instagram to share media and go Live from the party/battle.  https://www.instagram.com/dancemagazine?igsh=cG03c2p4czEyeThi

Get your free tickets to be there in person on EventBrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/works-process-gather-round-tickets-957347581387

Sept 8th - DP One will spin a set to help launch the FUTURA exhibition at the Bronx Museum 1pm-4pm. Please swing by and enjoy the art, dance and music.

RSVP for your free ticket Here: https://bronxmuseum.org/exhibition/futura-2000/

Sept 28th - Full Circle returns with a trip down memory lane to celebrate 25 years of dancing at Hostos Community College Repertory Theater with a cast made up of alumni and present company members performing new and classic dance theater moments. Make sure to get your tickets at the box office. 71854455. TICKET LINK https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=HCAV_PL_MPV&orgid=56451&eventId=118977

 Oct 12th - Rokafella and Kwikstep will once again partner with Retumba to celebrate the 25th anniversary of BAAD during their Blaqtinx Festival. Check back for more details. 

Oct 30th - Behind the Groove will return for a spectacular Halloween party in October. 

Make sure to also save the dates to watch or check out 2 national events – 

October 4-6th - the Good Foot Arts Collective’s  “For the Love of it” dance event in Seattle. 

October 18th -  Time Machine Squad’s 35th Anniversary in Puerto Rico as they celebrate their Hip Hop Legacy this fall.

Summer was busy and we are gearing up for a phenomenal Fall season. Please follow us on our Instagram @fullcirclesouljahs for weekly updates. Thank you Mantis, David, Karl and our newest staff member Valerie helping Full Circle dance company continue rockin to the future.

360 Flow Breakin studio will return to their regular scheduled kids and adult dance programs. Please get in touch with Flonetik via Instagram @bboyflonetik for info.

We are happy to welcome Bgirl Flyya based in Cleveland to our dance family. You can follow her @flyyathanyou

July 11 - Kwik2Rok: Breakin Through Evolutions

We released episode 23 of the Kwik2Rok Season 4 on a high note on July 11, featuring the incredible talents of @bboyflonetik and @mantis_360.  It has been  a memorable 2 years of giving a platform to and celebrating the vibrant dance, art and music community of NYC. The finale will air on August 8th at 8pm EST and then on August 11th our Bgirl documentary will also be aired 3 times to mark Hip hop's 51st anniversary.

July 15 - Full Circle at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

On July 15, Full Circle had a fantastic time at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (@cmomnyc). Our talented @djks360 led an engaging session, inspiring future dancers with his skills. We extend our gratitude to Rokafella, Mantis Michelle M, and Chris for their contributions, and special thanks to Yanet, Michelle, and Natalia for organizing this successful event!

July 18 - Rokafella at Mind Builders Creative Arts Center

Rokafella shared her dance journey on July 18 at @mindbuilderscac, connecting with students and sharing her experiences. The event was a great opportunity, made possible by Dr. Johnson, Melinda, the folklore project, and the film students/summer program. A highlight was the beautiful artwork by Ross, one of the talented students. It was inspiring to meet the young leaders at Mind Builders! #inspiration

July 20 - Appolonia's Birthday Celebration at Crotona Park

We were thrilled to have supported and to have celebrated Appolonia's birthday this Saturday at Crotona Park! Appolonia is a vibrant member of our Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance family and is known for her dedication to community building. It was a day filled with joy, camaraderie, advocacy and festivities as we honored her contributions and celebrate her community with a special day.

July 21 - 36 Chambaz of Stylz at Peridance Center

On July 21, we were thrilled to be part of the @36chambazofstylz event at @peridancecenter. Rokafella and Kwikstep had the honor of teaching alongside some of the most talented artists in the dance community. The event was filled with knowledge-sharing, deep dives into dance culture, and the vibrant spirit of NYC street and club culture!

July 22 - Bgirl Mantis PIX 11 News Feature

Bgirl Mantis was featured on PIX 11 News. The interview highlighted her journey in breaking and her thoughts about a dance form originating in the Bronx that is set to debut as a sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mantis shared how breaking has instilled tenacity in her life and her experiences learning from female Breaking pioneer Rokafella. The segment also discussed the community's anticipation for breaking's Olympic debut and the potential challenges in judging the sport. The feature celebrated the cultural significance of Breaking and honored the pioneers who paved the way.

July 25 - Behind The Groove NYC at Bogart House

We brought the HEAT on July 25 at @behindthegroovenyc, held at The @bogarthouse! The night was electric with FUNK, HOUSE, DISCO, and SOUL vibes, and we crowned the Cypher King & Queen, each winning a $500 prize. Big thanks to DJs @didpone and @djks360 and special guest DJ BKLN Terry. The event featured free food, snacks, and refreshments by Bougie Cutie Boards adding to the festive atmosphere. A special shoutout to @itsviceyvice for the fantastic flyer design. The party was a huge success, and we thank everyone who joined us including Redness,Kash, GI Jane and Michelle! Congratulations to our dance contest winners: Cypha Queen, @jennuine_v, and Cypha King, @mrocean87! 🏆

July 25 - Kwik2Rok : Skyy is the Limit

 Kwik2Rok Season 4 continued with an episode featuring the Legendary Ladies of Skyy. The episode aired at 8pm on BronxNet.org/watch, Cable Ch 67, and Fios 2133. We extend our heartfelt thanks to @bronxnettv, @creativesrebuildny, @nesie.skyy, and @austin_kwame_wilkinson. Missed it? You can catch all past episodes on BronxNet’s YouTube channel. #Kwik2Rok #ladiesofskyy

July 25-27 - Lords of the Land Hip Hop and Street Dance Festival

The 4th year of the Lords of the Land - Hip Hop and Street Dance Festival (@10kmovement) was an exhilarating event from July 25th to 27th! The festival included workshops, open cyphers, and special events, culminating in 1v1 battles in Popping, Hip Hop, and Breaking. Winners received $1000 and a trophy. This festival celebrated the authenticity and dynamic energy of international, national and local Hip Hop and Street Dance artists and creators. The final day at the Red Lion Barber shop and Tattoo shop was pure magic adding the graffiti element to the weekend. Thanks to the Mellon Foundation and @10kmovement for making it all possible! #LOTL4 #10KMovement #Popping #Breaking #HipHop #StreetDance #DanceBattle #TheLand

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Upcoming Events

Aug 4 - Breakin Rules the World NuBlu 

Aug 8 - Olympic Morning Watch Party at the LOHH Studio, organized by Bonnie, supporting the debut of breakdancing in the Olympics. The event will include a Summer gathering hosted by Full Circle and Break for Luv.

Aug 8 - Next Episode of Kwik2Rok is airing on Bronxnet (8p eastern time)

Aug 11 - In honor of Hip Hop's 51st Anniversary, "All the Ladies Say" will be airing on Bronxnet (channel 67 Optimum + 2133 Fios in the Bronx or BronxNet.org/watch)

Aug 22 - Behind the Groove Wildstyle vs Beatstreet

Aug 24 - Graffiti Hall of Fame block party/street naming ceremony

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.

June 15 – 21st Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade & Arts Festival

We celebrated community, learning, and fun at the 21st Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade & Arts Festival on June 15. The parade kicked off at The Point CDC in the Bronx and continued at Hunts Point Riverside Park. Despite the rain, the event was a success, thanks to @thepointcdc for having us and of course our Fam @de_toong, @obumanjalo, @miss_cc720, @m75mendez, @tiff_t_a_c, @shiro_one, @rodriguezsr.a, @kaylovebx, and @kidsbreakingleague. It was a wonderful day celebrating our cleaner neighborhood and future-building efforts.

June 18 – Harper's Bazaar Feature

On June 18, Kwikstep and Rokafella were featured in Harper's Bazaar in an article discussing their journey in the dance world. The piece highlighted their contributions to the Breaking scene and their significant influence on hip-hop culture. They shared insights on the challenges and triumphs of their careers, as well as their excitement about Breaking being included in the 2024 Olympics. The article also explored their dedication to mentoring the next generation of dancers and their vision for the future of the dance community. Read the full article here.

June 20 – BronxnetTV Episode Premiere

Season 4, Episode 22 premiered on June 20, where Kwikstep and Rokafella reconnected with Mach3, the creator of the first Breakin Battle app, “Battlewire.” The episode aired on Optimum Cable Ch 67, Fios CH 2133, and was streamed live on bronxnet.org/watch. Special thanks to @bronxnettv and @creativesrebuildny for making this episode possible!

June 26 – BAAD Dance Collaboration



On June 26, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of BAAD with a new hip-hop dance theatre work by Janice Tomlinson and Lotus Bomb, mentored by our very own Rokafella. Supported by @pepatian_pepartsbx, the event showcased the connections between East Coast and West Coast dancers.

June 27 – Behind The Groove Summer Soulstice



Summer officially kicked off with the Behind The Groove Summer Soulstice on June 27 at Bogart House, Brooklyn. We celebrated @djks360’s birthday with live performances by D-Train, a popping showcase, and tunes by @djdpone and @djks360. It was a night filled with love, good vibes, and incredible music!

June 29 – The Get Down Battles



"The Get Down" Battles took place at University Settlement on June 29. With 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, and 5 vs 5 battles, the event was epic. Hosted by @rockajamez and @samiam_thedancer, with @synsanity_ capturing the vibes, and special guest @djks360 spinning the tunes. Judges @bigtara, @_kidbreak, @stylophonicdoll, @kenfury, and @dameion_rhythm_child_williams had the tough job of picking the winners. Shoutout to all the amazing dancers who made the event unforgettable!

June 30 – KR3T's Wellness Dance Festival

On June 30, we joined KR3T’s Wellness Dance Festival at 99 St, 2nd & 3rd Ave. The event offered free health services, giveaways, and amazing performances from choreographers and dancers. Congratulations to @kr3ts for organizing this uplifting event. A big happy birthday to @violeta_kr3ts, who continues to inspire us all!

Upcoming Events

July 2 - USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts --FC SoulSisters

July 11 Kwik2Rok S4 Ep 23 Flonetik and Mantis Bronxnet.org/watch 8pm EST

July 13 Children's Museum of Manhattan Kwikstep and Rokafella kids workshop

July 17, 18 & 21 - 36 Chambaz of Stylz workshops with Kwikstep and Rokafella

July 20  Rokafella with DJ KS360 Appolonia's Birthday / Bronx Pride event Crotona Park

July 25 Behind the Groove party at Bogart House Cypher King and Queen

July 26 and 27 10K Movement Lords of the Land Dance Event Cleveland OH.

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.

Kwik2Rok - Jayday is Live on Concrete

May 9 Kwikstep and Rokafella open up season 4 with guest Jayday from the legendary street hitter crew, The Breeze Team. He shares the unique journey of his life as a breaker from Harlem and the Bronx to the World. It aired on BronxNet TV and Optimum Ch 67, Fios 2133 and on BronxNet.org/watch 

Catch up on all of our past episodes on BronxNet’s YouTube Page and thank you to BronxNet and Creatives Rebuild NY for making these episodes happen

Dance Parade

May 18 Full Circle had the honor to return to the dance parade moving and grooving down the streets of New York City and showcasing the music that makes us dance. On our float we had DJ KS360 with a full set up representing Behind the Groove. Dancing on and around the float we had dancers representing our community and street dance culture. In Tompkins Square park, Full Circle came through with popping, breaking, locking, and hip hop to the community stage!

Thank you to the Dance Parade for having us and to all of our wonderful partners, we couldn't have done it without you! Be sure to give them all some love.

Partners: United Hip Hop Vanguard, Behind the Groove, All the Ladies Say, Roundz of Flame, Bougie Cutie Boards, NXGN Studios, NY collective, Swift Charakterz, 360 Flow Breaking, and CUDA Culture

Kwik2Rok - Speedy D Still Rockin for Hip Hop Culture

May 23 - Kwikstep and Rokafella go back in time with OG Bronx Popper/ Bboy and "Battle for NY" Producer Speedy D. Plus, check out highlights from The Guggenheim BTG party.It aired on BronxNet TV and Optimum Ch 67, Fios 2133 and on BronxNet.org/watch 

Catch up on all of our past episodes on BronxNet’s YouTube Page and thank you to BronxNet and Creatives Rebuild NY for making these episodes happen

Behind The Groove

May 23 - The BTG party was FIRE! Krumpers brought the energy, moving to a mix of classic breakbeats and Ejoe's deep underground house cuts and dance showcase by Dreamz Fam. While we missed Tiffany, her twin Thieanna saved the day with a stellar charcuterie board. 

We can't wait to celebrate Kwikstep birthday at BTG with a legendary performance by D Train next month!

It all went down at the Bogart House in Brooklyn, the vibes, the music, and dancing! 

Express Your Skills -

May 24- Full Circle was a proud sponsor for Time Machine Squad's (Puerto Rico) Express Your Skills Event bringing together skateboard, breaking, graffiti, salsa and hip hop together! Our very own Tiffany aka B-Girl NFINI-T represented Full Circle as one of the open style judges!

Womxn Leading the Culture

May 25th At the Womxn Leading the Culture workshop was a collaboration with Bgirl City, Girl Herstory, Full Circle Souljahs, and United Hip Hop Vanguard at the LPAC. Our very own Bgirl Mantis was the discussion panel moderator with guest panelist @everydayjk47 from the illest, @supremebeingzcrew, our Rokafella @larokafella and @stacyvanb repping @b.flogirls and workshop with both GI-JK and Rokafella. 

The hope is to not only continue creating platforms for our local girls but up  and coming womxn who take interest in amplifying your voice and learning how to create some dop arsenal and confidence of being you in this culture. Truly grateful for the womxn in this culture steadily building platforms, contributing and uplifting the next generation. 

The panel explored the challenges and benefits of fostering sisterhood within a male-dominated and competitive dance genre. Bgirls JK47, Resolve, and Rokafella shared perspectives from three distinct geographic regions and generations.

Battle for New York

May 26 We had such a great time reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new dancers in our community at Battle for New York @battlefornyc at the legendary LPAC on 170th street in the Bronx. This event had a special power to reunite dance veterans. The location's rich history played a big role – the organizer,a true OG, held many events here back in the day. The presence of judges Kwikstep, Kmel, and Mach 3, all original FC dancers, further solidified this connection. It was a unique blend of energy, bringing the spirit of 1999-2004 back to life!

Big thank you to Speedy D and Tanya for helping to bring that undeniable jam vibe with the participation of the  Hip Hop elements and local businesses and artists. NYC street dance elders pulled up to show love and young dancers definitely made their presence known

Shout out to Grandmaster Caz, Grand Wizard Theodore, Mr. Wave, Peaches, Breeze Team, Incredible Breakers, Furious Rockers, Ness, Bam Bam, Supreme Beings, Domestic Apes, Breaks Kru, Problems Crew, Step Frenz, and Ground FX who keep us all hype and inspired!

Some images by FloatMaster John

Special Shoutout to the Mellon

Thanks to the Mellon Foundation's generous support, we've been making a real difference in the dance community!Through partnerships, we've expanded opportunities for both dancers and organizers. In Puerto Rico, we collaborated with Time Machine Squad, enabling Tiffany to offer a workshop and judge the All Style Dance Battle. Additionally, we provided travel assistance to Battle for NY, allowing Bgirl Babygirl from Texas and Bgirl Resolve from Buffalo to participate. This impactful support paves the way for future initiatives, and we're thrilled to continue this momentum by supporting Supreme Beings KR3Ts and Roundz of Flame in June!

Upcoming Events

June 1st - ShaRock Day afternoon performance

June 6th - Vinyl Nights, Hudson Yards

June 6th-7th - Supreme Beings 25th Anniversary 

June 30th - Kr3t's Wellness and Dance Festival

July 2 - Summer Camp Long Island --FC SoulSisters

July 9th - Summer Camp Long Island FC Brothers performance

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a  project to document the  stories of old school and new school girl generations from the  limelight to the underground

Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium

April 5 The women of Full Circle put together a spectacular set for the Lincoln Center stage bringing street dance culture. We are so proud of all their hard work and really putting on a SHOW! Thank you to our wonderful team of dancers: @larokafella @kiminmilla.flo @miss_cc @yincheng_84 @spixy23 @tiff_t_a_c @mantis_360 @prettybabezmoni @groundintellect and @i.c.u.c.me_

Hip -Hop Education center Lincoln Center presents: Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium - A Tribute to Women in  Hip-Hop at Alice Tully Hall. The Inaugural heroines who have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Hip-Hop culture. Held at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully HAll, this all-day symposium showcases the rich tapestry  of  talent and innovation brought fourth by women trailblazers in a male-dominated industry as carefully curated panel discussion, keynote speeches, masterclasses, performances, and networking opportunities are tailored to industry professionals, artists, and guests of the culture.

No Excuses - Violence Prevention and Safe Spaces

April 7 we brought in the Good Foot Arts Collective from Seattle, WA to present their workshop at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture in the Bronx. The event was hosted by our very own Rokafella and facilitated by May Praseuth, Ester Townsend, and Louie Praseuth.

Violence prevention work is nothing new to the Hip Hop community. The NO Excuses training empowers Hip Hop leaders to affect a dynamic cultural shift by addressing the roots and continuum of violence, offering customized support and resources. This is designed for those who want to interrupt violence and toxic behavior, and inspire change in the Hip Hop community to continue leading efforts for violent free communities, homes, relationships, and people.

Full Circle/Behind the Groove partners announced for the 2025 Dance Parade

April 16 we excitedly announced our partners for the 2025 Dance Parade happening in May and we extend the invitation out to friends, families, students, any anyone else who might want to walk the parade route with us. If you want to walk the parade with us, make sure you register as an individual HERE and write FULL CIRCLE as your preferred organization!

Time Machine Squad - PR

April 20 Full Circle and United Hip Hop Vanguard were announced as sponsors for Time Machine Squad’s: Express Your Skills 2024 Edition in Puerto Rico! We are elated to support our fam in PR and representing street dance and hip hop culture!

Kwik2Rok Update

April 24 Kwikstep and Rokafella were back in the Bronxnet studio to film a new Kwik2Rok episode. Be on the look out for 1st episode of Season 4 with Jayday of the legacy Hitter crew Breeze Team!

Behind the Groove

April 25 was our monthly event, Behind the Groove and we were back at the Bogart House in Brooklyn. The April edition was: For the love of Soul, Funk, and Disco. For that silky soul, feel good funk, and disco delight all night long plus a 7even to Smoke Multi Style invite. 

The night featured DJ’s @djdpon and @djks360 

Hosted by @cebonxgen and @larokafella 

Flyer by @itsvicyvice 

Special Shoutouts!

April 17 FULL CIRCLE gives a birthday shoutout with so much love to the one and only @spexboogz who has been firing up the stages with us since 2001. You are forever young in our book and you still got that witty sense of humor that is right on time when we need it most! May God continue to shower you with blessing through the ups and downs of your brave life as an artist. Your Full circle family wishes you all the best an we are so GRATEfUL you chose us to dance with you all these years!

Congratulations to our wonderful Monica for getting married, you looked so gorgeous and we are so happy for you! 

Upcoming Events

May 18th - Performance/Float at the 18th annual Dance Parade and Festival. Get more info HERE (Marching, Performing after 3pm, After Party hang out.)

May 25th - Behind The Groove 

June 1st - ShaRock Day afternoon performance

June 6th - Vinyl Nights, Hudson Yards

July 2 - Summer Camp Long Island --FC SoulSisters

July 9th - Summer Camp Long Island FC Brothers performance

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a  project to document the  stories of old school and new school girl generations from the  limelight to the underground

International  Women’s day

On March 8 Full Circle celebrated International Women’s day by throwing it back to our screening of the bgirl documentary “All the Ladies Say” with a Q&A panel with bgirls Tiff, Lexx, and Origen. We cannot believe its already been 10 years and counting!

Events and Performances

Dance Parade Gala Performance at Dixon Place

On March 10th, Full Circle Souljahs got funky fresh at the Dance Parade’s “Taste of the Dance Parade Showcase Gala” held at the Dixon Place Theater in NYC. Be on the lookout for our return to the annual dance parade this upcoming May!

Title: Funkonomix

Choreographer- Kwikstep & Fresh Frank, Rokafella and Mantis

Music remix by DJ KS360

Song - "Gotcha" by Starski and Hutch Allstars

Dancers
Lockers: Natasha, Rafa, Sampantha, Sarah Pix, Tunji, Lockhorn

Breakers:  Bgirl Mantis. Bgirl Rokafella, Kwikstep 

Poppers: Fresh Frank, Ice-O, Miss CC

photo by @ct_tsai

Behind the Groove at the Guggenheim

On March 18th, Behind the Groove was presented by Works and Process at the Guggenheim Museum. We got down in the rotunda with music by Dj KS360 and DP One, performances by the Full Circle Crew choreographed by Kwikstep, bgirl Rokafella, Bgirl Mantis, and Fresh Frank. The rest of the night was for our amazing community of dancers culminating in the crowing of the cypher King and Queen where we offered cash prizes for the winners!

photos by @angielmv

Titi Strikes Back: The Return of Evelinas

From March 19-21, our director Rokafella starred in the play “Titi Strikes Back: the Return of Evelina” directed by Alejandra Ramos Riera starring Sandra Nia Rodriguez, Sonia Mera, & Ana “Rokafella” Garcia at the Repertory Theater at Hostos College in the Bronx. This play was about the magical story of Evelina Antonelly’s journey to save the Bronx from harmful forces.

Flyer: @itsviceyvice 

Disco Luv Affair

On March 27th, DJ KS360 (Kwikstep) returned to Studio 151 for Disco Luv Affair where people got down to the sounds of funk, disco, boogie, and rare groove while eating fresh sushi and sake!  As always, they took everyone on a journey into sound, one record at a time. 

Dj’s: @breakskee @djks360 @deejaybijan @_ruggz

Flyer: @mono_sesamerock 

Upcoming Events

April 5th - Performance at the Women in Hip Hop conference presented by Lincoln Center’s education department and screening of "All the Ladies Say"

April 7th - FREE No Excuses NYC Training - Violence Prevention & Safe Spaces At Hostos Community College. Sign up HERE

April 24th - Disco Love Affair Studio 151 Ave C

April 25th - Behind the Groove party, 7 to Smoke

April 26th - Behind the Groove at Bogart House with live band performance.

May 18th - Performance/Float at the 18th annual Dance Parade and Festival. Get more info HERE (Marching, Performing after 3pm, After Party hang out.)

May 25th - Behind The Groove 

June 1st - ShaRock Day afternoon performance

June 6th - Vinyl Nights, Hudson Yards

July 2 - Summer Camp Long Island --FC SoulSisters

July 9th - Summer Camp Long Island FC Brothers performance

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a  project to document the  stories of old school and new school girl generations from the  limelight to the underground

Full Circle Lockers at their first performance (Behind the Groove 2.22.24) Dancers left to right: Samatha Weese, Jason Lockhorn, Natasha Huang, Adetunji Shennaike, Frank Conception Jr. (Choreographer), Rafalea Oli, Sarah PixleyNew Paragraph

Black History Month

In February for Black History month, Full Circle Souljahs remains steadfast in our mission to honor Black voices and contributions, recognizing that every month offers an opportunity to celebrate the essence of hip-hop, which is undeniably Black culture. We dedicate ourselves to highlighting the wisdom of our elders, whose classic styles paved the way for our community. Let's carry forward the spirit of celebration, reflection, and unity, continuing to preserve and promote the legacy of hip-hop here in NYC and beyond

Events and Performances

Landmark Festival

We caught up with some of our Hip hop dance Family at THC for the Landmark Festival. It is always nice to take a moment to celebrate our congrats to @kate_nyc_  and Much love and Shout to @dancintayo1 @buddhastretch @linkefc @dcrosstheartist @zulujeff157 @powermalu and @ukosnowbunny. Also Congrats to Uncle Ralph and happy anniversary to @videomusicbox. 

Break Thru 

Day 1: Full Circle helped to support the Break Thru Bboy and Bgirl Wellness Workshops at @360flowbreaking curated by Bgirl Sick Vic. We salute her for providing access to mental health and wellness resources to our community. Shout out to our amazing Bgirl workshop facilitators Dr. Diane “DrD” Duggan @dd102019, Melissa Wu @wuwu828, Hayley Oliver-Smith @moving_the__feast and Johnny Ray-Vega @sircomeske who facilitated for the Bboys. You can follow them on IG. 

Bboy Wellness workshop facilitated by Johnny Ray-Vega, Bgirl wellness facilitated by Dr. Diane Duggan, Melissa Wu, and Hayley Oliver-Smith, Breathwork at the Bgirl wellness workshop facilitated by Melissa Wu

Day 2: BreakThur held a Jam highlighting mental health, celebrating the graffiti and breaking elements. There were graffiti writers vending and displaying their artwork, healing body work from Bboy and physical therapist Mike Fresh,  a Cypher King and Queen with sounds by DJ Ruggz and hosted on the mic by Bboy Prevail.



Congrats to the winners of the Cypher King and Queen: Heat Rok and Apache. Thank you to everyone who took part in the healing journey for BreakThru.

BreakThru presented by Bgirl SickVic, Day 2 cypher jam

Behind the Groove

We kept the energy going as we transitioned to Behind the Groove and celebrated House, Funk and Disco for the month of February. We are still on a high from our locker’s first performance that night! They brought the fire and we can’t wait to see them perform at the Guggenheim in March so be sure to get your ticket on the Works and Process website here: Rotunda Dance Party: Behind the Groove with Kwikstep and Rokafella to catch them live. Shout out to our choreographer Fresh Frank and to our group of Lockers (IG Handles) @jason.lockhorn @spixy23 @yincheng_84 @rafaela.olii @_sampantha_ @de_toong. 

Disco Luv Affair

On Valentines day Kwikstep spun a vinyl set at Studio 151 for the launch of DISCO LUV AFFAIR alongside the Dj’s breakskee, Bijan, and Ruggz Hosted by @nikki_dolly. The vibe was lit with Disco classics all night and freshly-made sushi courtesy of chef @kamuionly!

From left to right DJ KS 360, DJ Bijan, and DJ Skee

New Kwik2Rok Episodes

Catch up on all the Kwik2Rok episodes on BronxNet TV’s YouTube. Thank you to @creativesrebuildny and the amazing team at @bronxnettv for creating the opportunity and platform to share.

Kwik2Rok: Float Above it All

Join Kwikstep and Rokafella as they host the legendary street dance Icon, photographer and mentor from East Harlem, Float Master John. Kwikstep also takes us through Electro Funk in the Behind the Groove segment. Watch it here 

Kwik2Rok: From Brooklyn to the World

Join Kwikstep and Rokafella with legendary dancer and choreographer Link followed by checking out our dance event collab at Lincoln Center from August 2023. Watch it here

Special Thanks

-Welcome to our new team member David Lee who is helping to coordinate administrative tasks for our company!-

Upcoming Events

March 10th - Taste of Dance Parade Gala at Dixon Place, doors open at 6:30pm. Get more info and purchase tickets here.

March 18th - Performance and Behind the Groove party at the Guggenheim from 8-10pm. Get more info and purchase tickets here.

April 5th - Performance at the Women in Hip Hop conference presented by Lincoln Center’s education department and screening of "All the Ladies Say"

April 26th - Behind the Groove at Bogart House with live band performance.

May 18th - Performance/Float at the 18th annual Dance Parade and Festival. Get more info here

Affiliated Organizations

Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events. www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com

www.Alltheladiessay.com  Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally

@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking

www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl  Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a  project to document the  stories of old school and new school girl generations from the  limelight to the underground

The squad is rockin and reppin strong for the start of 2024 and there is already so much more on the horizon. We kicked off January with a 2 hour sampler Behind the Groove party / All-style battle Top 8 at Alice Tully Hall Lincoln Center. It was part of the Works & Process: Underground Uptown Dance Festival which also featured LayeRhythm and the Underground Uptown ball. The all-style exhibition battle featured dancers from House, Breakin’ Hip Hop and Popping dance backgrounds who flexed their skills for the audience and our masterful Judges Tatiana Desardouin, Future EOF and Loose Joint. Shout out to our line up of all stars (IG Handles) @bboypollo @bboystatic @jung.el Genocide @beastyyy.__  @flexx_wit2x  and @thereal_aries! Congrats to Beastyyy from Jersey who took the “W”. Thank you to our DJ’s Dp One and KS360 who brought those BTG funky soulful party vibes to Alice Tully Hall and to our Hosts La Roka and Cebo who facilitated the night with their humor and charisma. Also big thank you to Duke and Caroline at Works and Process for everything they do out here!

We celebrated with our FC family and brotha @djdpone who just completed another rotation around the sun this month, on Jan 6th! We joined him at Barrio BX for the Birthday festivities. We appreciate you and send you much love and blessings for this year. Thank you for rockin’ with us since 1999!

Kwik 2 Rok Broadcast two new episodes this month for Season 3. Episode 17 featured special guest Kash from YAK Films/Box Avoided and then we shot a Full Circle Special with three guests Spex, Big Tara and Tiffany/ bgirl NFinT who rocked with us back in 1997, 2001 and 2005 respectively. 

We are so proud to work with such a skillful and committed BronxNet tech team! 
Thank you https://www.creativesrebuildny.org/

You can check out these and other Kwik 2 Rock episodes on BronxNetTV’s Youtube Channel to find more stories about the stars that populate our underground universe. Shout to all the dancers that have blessed stages and cyphers with us through the years!

Kwik 2 Rok with Kash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0XrqXmQLiY

Kwik 2 Rok Full Circle special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjTmtArBfxs

We held a successful audition for Lockers who can also Pop and under the leadership of Fresh Frank have already begun to train and create choreography for this new group of funk dancers. Performances are already lining up and we are excited to incorporate this new group of Lockers into our Full Circle Souljahs dance company shows.  We are also looking ahead to support and be a presence at our national collaborator events as part of the United Hip hop Vanguard. Shout to CUDA Culture, The Good Foot Arts Collective, The Bboy Summit, Time Machine Squad, 10K Movement and Furious Styles Crew. Thankfully, we are not alone in the culture work that is sustaining our local Breakin and Hip hop Dance communities.

We are excited for the rest of 2024 and can't wait to see you out there on the dance floor!

Mantis teamed up with Lil Beast and made it to the finals in the Royal Collective Bonnie and Clyde hosted by Prevail, Baby Girl and One Society crew. Rokafella, Kwikstep and Flonetik came to support. The Dj’s BornOne, A1 Supreme, and Bijan played classics and hype tracks that gave us no choice but to get busy in the cyphers. It felt like a mini reunion cyphering with some of NYC's OG’s that were there including Jiggz, Bongo, ABgirl, Elmo, Toyz, Alieness, Speedy, Paranoia, Jerry Maze and others. 

Our Full Circle squad went to support Shiro One, who was a featured artist at the Landmark Festival 2024 gallery opening curated by Kate NYC. The gallery was on Broadway right off Canal street in a beautiful maze-like space with different rooms each dedicated to select artists and their work. Joe Conzo, BlueSter One and Peter Paid were just a few of the other featured artists. There was a live DJ and Live performances that added to the vibe. Shout out to our FC family that came out to support Michelle, CrZ, Spex, Mantis, Sick Vic, and Fresh Frank. 

COMING UP!

Mark your calendars for these next events and Behind the Groove parties 

Feb 10th - Break Thru Wellness workshops organized by Bgirl Sick Vic at 338 E.5th St Brooklyn

Also catch Rok CHULO NYFW Charity Fashion show 7pm at Club Hush

http://chulonyfwwetdream.eventbrite.com/

Feb 14th - Rokafella at the University of Arts Philly panel and dance workshop 

Kwikstep will DJ a Funk Hustle VINYL party at Studio 151 

Feb 22nd - Break Thru Cypher event at Absurd Conclave 360 Jefferson St. Brooklyn, with  a 

Behind the Groove after party at Bogart House. House music party with special Locking performance.

March 10th Dance Parade NYC Gala FC dance showcase, Dixon Place Theater; 630pm doors open

March 18th - Performance and Behind the Groove party at the Guggenheim Museum 8pm 

April 5th Women in Hip hop conference All The Ladies Say film screening, Dance performance

April 13 Full Circle Souljahs return to Hostos Community College, Bx

April 25th - Behind the Groove at Bogart House with live band performance.

May 18th- DANCE PARADE NYC Festival, After party

Also be sure to check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to save the dates for this years upcoming Vanguard events.

Bgirl Herstory 

Kwikstep360.com

LaRokasoul.com

AlltheLadiesSay.com

unitedhiphopvanguard.com

We had our annual Full Circle Holiday get together at the Oculus! It was reenergizing to unite with our crew and dance family and celebrate all we have accomplished in 2023. It was also the perfect time to welcome our floor fam Cebo to the Full Circle squad as an official FC Souljah! Welcome to the crew! We are so excited for the year ahead! 

Rocka Jamez hosted his final Roundz of Flame mixed styles event of the year! And Full Circle was proud to support. It was a multi-generational celebration of dance styles and was inspiring to see the different dance communities in the same room together. There were so many dope battles and we look forward to Roundz of Flame 2024!

Our founders Rokafella and Kwikstep were recognized with a proclamation from the New York City Council for the Puerto Rican heritage celebration Acknowledging Boricua Hip Hop Legends. Thank you to @alexaforcouncil and the whole team. It is an honor to be recognized in our own city for the work we do. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and shown us love. 

Our final Behind the Groove party of 2023 was a free holiday party with free food and coquito at Bogart House. Shout out to our resident DJ’s DpOne and KS360 who rocked it as always!  Thank you to Victoria, Tiffany, Crz and Frank who made food and Kwik who made the Coquito, also thank you to our volunteers Shanequa, Mantis, Patricia, Flonetik and Yasha who helped out at the party. Thank you to everyone who donated and came through to support the vibe we bring at Behind the Groove. We hope to see you at our next party at Lincoln Center on the 12th.

360 Flow Studio held their Winter Breaks Cypher King and Queen event in Brooklyn! Shout out to everyone who pulled up to cypher and get down before the new year! Thank you to the volunteers, Mantis, Victoria, Angel and Tiffany and Congrats to the Cypher King and Queen winners Elvis and Medusa! 

New episodes of Kwik 2 Rok season 3 aired this month with special guests Fastbreak and Kash. You can watch these episodes and others on Bronxnet’s Youtube channel through the links below.

Stay tuned for new episodes that broadcast Thursdays 8pm EST on Cable Optimum Ch 67 / Fios Ch 2133.

FastBreak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nahYl-LClXg

Kash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0XrqXmQLiY&t=4s

As we welcome in the New Year we want to give a big shout out to all of our collaborators! We would like to thank the Ford Foundation and Bronx council on the Arts for supporting our programs and for believing in our vision to preserve our New York Breaking legacy.

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year from our family to yours!

Coming up !

JAN 5TH - Locking audition for a paid Black History Month performance with internationally known Fresh Frank who has been rockin’ with us since 2011. Location: Ripley Grier 520 8th Ave Studio 16J

Time: 6-8pm *Rehearsals will be in the Bronx, Tuesdays and Fridays 7-9pm. Selected dancers will remain on call through out the year for any Full Circle Performance.

JAN 9TH -  From Jan 9th - 13th Rokafella will be teaching a 6 week Hip Hop Course at 1000 Rosedale Ave in the Bronx every Tuesday and Friday from 7pm - 8:30p. 

JAN 12TH - Behind the Groove at Lincoln Center 6pm-12am (pay what you can tickets) https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/underground-uptown-dance-festival-947

Feb 10th & 22nd - Break Thru is a 2-day event organized by Bgirl Sick Vic featuring Bboy and Bgirl wellness workshops on Feb 10th and a breaking jam on Feb 22nd with prizes for Cypher king and queen as well as graffiti showcase and DJ performances

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Rok got a moment to catch up with Alex @rexjaytms and Sasha, some of her Dance and Art family, for the Grant Making In the Arts Conference in Puerto Rico. Thank you @creativesrebuildny for inviting her to share her insights as a recipient of a grant working with BronxNet TV since 2022. It was her 1st time being at El Ancon in Loiza and learning about its history and preservation work. Shout to Juan P Vizcaino and Javier Hernadez Acosta with the Maniobra project. Shout to Sarah, Bella and Chris! Go team CRNY AEP! Building bridges between Puerto Rico and Diasporicans!

Congratulations to Furious Styles Crew who marked their 30 years as a pillar in the Phoenix, Arizona's dance scene with a 3 day celebration that featured Dance, Graffiti, DJ Battles, Panel discussions and film screenings. Rokafella was able to perform some of her songs with Kwikstep on the turntables. The United Hip hop Vanguard project funding supported Aiko Shirakawa, Frankie Flave and Asia One’s participation as well as the 3V3 dance battle. Our founders also got the chance to share their knowledge alongside Asia One, Alien Ness, Stuntman and Aiko Shirakawa in a discussion that kicked off Day 1 of that weekend.

We are rounding off the year and so proud to have supported Dancin’ Doug who helped to organize for the 3rd annual Breaking Hall of Fame awards ceremony at the Bronx Museum of Art. Every year we gather to celebrate the elders and innovators in our Global Breakin community who have contributed to its growth, Shout out to Dancin’ Doug and his efforts to acknowledge those who have paved the way and have made an impression on the younger generations. We are excited to see our friends K Won, Wayne Blizz, Fast Break, Speedy Legs, DXT, Michael Holman and Lady Champ be inducted into the Breakin Hall of Fame 2023!!

Rokafella was honored to be invited to participate in a very special episode of “Hip Hop Subway: The L line” on CUNY TV. Thank you @proferomero and @tuffybxnyc ! Shout to the other all star guests on the show. You can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/KHDv4aiwL0o?si=8qAGZUi6K7cw0k2r

Nov 30th Behind the Groove is back at Bogart House in Brooklyn for OG’s VS New G’s featuring special guest DJ Boogie Blind!

New episodes of Kwik 2 Rok season 3 aired this month! 

Episodes broadcast Thursdays 8pm EST on Cable Optimum Ch 67 / Fios Ch 2133 

If you missed them you can catch the interviews with Future, Legendary street dance hitter Zone TDK,

as well as 2 Specials with your hosts La Roka at Bronxlandia and DJ KS 360 with a focus on his Drumming life on the Bronxnet’s Youtube channel links below, also stay tuned for the upcoming episode with Fast Break!

Future: https://youtu.be/QRsaewKLAlc?si=1SYnDL6sZj3PnV4O

Zone TDK: https://youtu.be/nLZz7jseH4M?si=NF7G_FKUdd5FuJA4

LaRoka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1rANkkXyBU

Kwikstep: https://youtu.be/kuIhtI2bUYI?si=i9DqTjHdWSLKPWC0

As 2023 comes to a close we would like to thank the Ford Foundation and Bronx Council on the Arts for supporting our programs and we want to take this time to wish  you a Happy and safe Holiday Season from our dance family to yours! 

COMING UP!

DEC 2nd - Catch the last Rounds of Flame for 2023 Legacy Edition with Battles, performances and a special cypher.

DEC 5th - Join Rokafella and an esteemed panel for  “Afternoon Tertulia: Puerto Rican Contribution to Hip Hop” at Hostos Community College Repertory Theater RSVP link here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-tertulia-puerto-rican-contributions-to-hip-hop-tickets-704847587107?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobileqw

JAN 5th - Locking Audition with Internationally known choreographer Fresh Frank for paid Black History Month performance. Location: 520 8th Ave Studio 16J,  Time: 6-8pm  *Rehearsals will be in The Bronx Tuesdays and Fridays 7pm - 9pm. Selected dancers will remain on call through out the year for any Full Circle Performance. 

JAN 12th - Tickets are on sale for Behind the Groove Lincoln Center 6pm - 12am pay what you can. Get your tickets here:  https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/underground-uptown-dance-festival-947

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October was a busy month! Kwikstep was invited to DJ for a party hosted by Princess Lockeroo called Easy Speak, spinning the classics and soulful grooves for the East Harlem soiree that included wine and tapas! 

With support from the United Hip hop Vanguard project Rokafella and Aiko Shirakawa participated on the “Our story, our scene” panel discussion for the 14th annual “4 the Luv of it” Jam with featured dancers AsiaOne, Anna Banana Freeze and Tiffany Jimini Bong. The 2 day event was organized by the Good Foot Arts Collective and Cypher Queenz who also celebrated their 5th anniversary and a Birthday for @NajtheMirage. Jimini Bong, AsiaOne and Rokafella also facilitated workshops that weekend. Shout to the team, volunteers, Youth Collective, the dancers who competed, the Winners and the organizers IG @missmaymae and @laocreative for your dedication to the community. Thank you United Hiphop Vanguard for your support.

Mantis got the opportunity to rock out with Full Circle floor family Uko and her company SnowBlenz in a Collabo with Sun Kim dance. It was an exciting two day food festival at Forest Hills Stadium for the 2023 Eats Con. The dancers performed New Jack swing and Popping choreographies with solos. Thank you to Uko and Buddha Stretch for including Mantis, and congrats to all the dancers who performed! 

The New York Times featured Rokafella, Kwikstep and Mantis in an article on breaking in the Olympics, along with NYC based dancers Nebz, Alien Ness and Sunny Choi! We are so excited and honored to be able to speak on the future of breaking in the Olympics. You can check out the article on the Press page of our website.

Rokafella and Kwikstep accompanied Jeanie Sol and Angel Rodriguez for a Hispanic Heritage month public concert at WTC plaza. Rokafella performed original music and Kwikstep played the drums with Angel Rodriguez. We celebrated Mantis’ Birthday at ZeMotion and Cam’s party “Saturday Night Fever” at the Sour Mouse. The venue was decorated for the Halloween season and created a fun spooky vibe for the festivities. Thank you to everyone that came out and celebrated with us. Rokafella and pianist Adam Tendler were invited to participate in Cristina Altamura’s monthly event “Altamura Legacy Concerts” in Princeton, New Jersey at the United Methodist Church. The event included a 1 on 1 talk with Rok and a screening with excerpts from our Bgirl Documentary “All the Ladies Say” .

Kwikstep was a guest speaker on the panel for the NYU screening of Philip Rachid’s documentary  “It ain't where you from”. The film was an inspiring mix of documentary style interviews and art film that focused on dancers from the UAE and their stories. 

KWIK 2 ROK, the variety Hip Hop talk show hosted and curated by Kwikstep and Rokafella, has returned for season 3 on BronxNet TV! Episode 1 premiered on October 19th with special guest Future. You can watch it here on the Bronxnet youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRsaewKLAlc 

Full Circle performed at the MET museum for Met Fest this year bringing to the stage a performance mix of Hip Hop Dance styles and a featured Beat Box and Popping collabo with master Beat Boxer Chesney Snow and Popper Mike Supreme. DJ DpOne followed up with his turntablist set. 

COMING UP !

Nov 2nd - Kwik2Rok Season 3 episode 2 featuring Zone TDK Airs on BronxNet.org/watch 8pm EST

Nov 4th - Rok and Kwik are performing with Bombazo for their “Hip Hop to Bomba” at The Point CDC 12-3pm Free 

   - CUDA Culture with United Hip hop Vanguard will present a Breakin battle for kids and adults 

      In Jersey city, Free 2-5pm festival will go on till 8pm hit up @CUDA.culture on Instagram for more details.

Nov 11th - Bgirl Herstory Knowledge drop Vol. 3 Feat. NBK Bgirls in person at 360 Flow studio. Hit up @mantis_360 for more info.

Nov 9th - Rokafella’s Mini Concert at Bronxlandia will air on BronxNet TV stay tuned for more info.

Nov 17-19th - United Hip hop Vanguard will celebrate Furious Styles Crew 30th anniversaary in Phoenix AZ. 

Nov 30th - Behind the Groove returns to the Bogart House.