The New York City Breakers

The New York City Breakers

Biography

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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Known For

Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles

1984

as Breakdancers

Beat Street
Beat Street

1984

as Breakdancers

Body Rock
Body Rock

1984

as (Uncredited)

Sample This
Sample This

2013

as Self

The Freshest Kids
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team