Keith and Kevin Smith, better known as The Legendary Twins (formerly The Nigga Twins), were born and raised in the Bronx, New York, the birthplace of hip hop and home of The Bronx Bombers. The Twins are first generation b-boys and are credited as the first dance crew to go down to the floor with footwork and vertical moves back in the 70s. In 1999, The Twins were recognised and honoured along with several hip hop pioneers by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and participated in Roots, Rhymes and Rage – The Hip Hop Story exhibit and hip hop movie The Freshest Kids. The Twins’ contribution as the founding fathers of b-boys was recently celebrated by being inducted into the prestigious Hip Hop Hall of Fame in 2014. Breakin’ Convention were honoured to bring the Twins over to Europe for the first time.

Grandmaster Caz: The Greatest Of Them All – an exclusive hip hop interview and profile on one of hip hop’s foremost emcees. Filmed in the home town of hip hop, New York City, uptown in Harlem, where Breakin’ Convention took place in NYC at the Apollo Theatre, to the Bronx itself. This Pro:File is history. Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers… the guy they call Casanova Fly, MC, DJ and entrepreneurial owner of Hush Tours, the original hip hop tour! Interviews include an insight into rappers dressing like rockstars in the 80s, the state of hip hop these days, the early origins influenced by Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash, and writing his first rhyme. A film by Ben Williams Featuring Grandmaster Caz, The Legendary Twins and Jonzi D Interviewer: Jonzi D 2nd Camera and Sound: Dave Barros Photos provided by: Joe Conzo Music: Grandmaster Caz – South Bronx Subway Rap 40 Winks – Driftin Again Our Samplus – Blue Bird

Les Twins at Breakin’ Convention: Official recap. Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/118KhMg Identical twin brothers Laurent and Larry Bourgeois, professionally known, as “Les Twins” are dancers, choreographers, models, actors, rappers, beat-makers, comedians, and all-around entertainers. Les Twins have been featured dancers for various music artists, including Beyonce and Missy Elliott. Inspired by babies and animation, their “twins style” of dance incorporates a high level of artistry, acrobatic technique, daring innovative moves, and brilliant comedic timing. Les Twins are known for their distinctive ability and skill at blending dance moves and techniques from hip-hop to classical, showcasing their outstanding musicality, fluidity and uncanny “twins” synchronicity. In the world of hip-hop dance, they are recognized internationally for their “new style” hip-hop dance style, and as two of the founding members of the CriminalzCrew dance crew; and they are often referred to by their respective nicknames, “Lil Beast” (Laurent) and “Ca Blaze” (Larry). Les Twins are professional choreographers as well, having created and collaborated for Missy Elliott, Cirque du Soleil, Jay-Z, and most notably for Beyonce. Les Twins also well known for their infamous workshops and master classes, which they teach literally all over the world. Standing at 6’4″ (193 cm) tall, the brothers are seasoned models with experience in editorial/commercial print and high fashion runway. They have been featured in high-fashion magazines, and in national ad campaigns. Les Twins’ continue to grow as artists and entertainers. They have acted movies in Hollywood and in Bollywood, and they are embarking on a music career as well.

B-Girl Terra and B-Girl Eddie of Soul Mavericks Crew (UK) Exclusive BCTV

Eddie and Terra have amassed more than 10 million YouTube views with online footage of their breakdance battles. Their skill levels defy their age. This Pro:File looks behind the moves to reveal a touching relationship of these young Wolverhampton sisters. TRIFORCE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2014 MICROSHORTS FINALIST Film and edit: Ben Williams Music: Moth Equals https://soundcloud.com/moth-equals

Boy Blue Entertainment: Emancipation of Expressionism at Breakin’ Convention 2013.

Boy Blue Entertainment performs Emancipation of Expressionism at Breakin’ Convention 2013. This performance was later performed at The Apollo Theater, Harlem, NYC, and is now part of the AQA GCSE dance syllabus. Emancipation of Expressionism is a piece true to the nature of a Boy Blue Entertainment performance: Explosive, in sync and intricate routines. An Olivier Awarded hip hop dance company and Barbican Centre Associate Artists Boy Blue Entertainment (BBE) was founded by choreographer Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy and composer Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante, who work together on the development of all of BBE’s productions and projects. BOY BLUE ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Emancipation of Expressionism Choreographer: Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy Performers: Jenni Bailey, Nathanial Impraim-Jones, Rhimes Lecointe, Skytilz Mantey, Yolanda Newsome, Theo Oloyade, Bruno Perrier, Kenrick Sandy, Nadia Sohawon. Music: Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante

NextLevelSquad (USA) Bonebreak-king (FULL PERFORMANCE) at Breakin’ Convention 2013 LONDON

NextLevelSquad bring a unique style of dance from Brooklyn to the UK for the first time – flexing. A dance with many elements of illusions and body isolations, bonebreaking tricks and connecting and tutting to music these extremely graphic and unhuman-like performance of creatures with gas masks. NextLevelSquad came up with their name when they discovered the way they could move was special and they were originators of this style. NextLevelSquad (USA) Bonebreak-king Performers: BONEs, DJ Aaron, Drewdollaz, Kini, Yung X, Yungroc Choreographers: Bonesthemachine, DJ Aaron, Drewdollaz

STREET KINGDOM: Respect The Buck: Breakin’ Convention 2014

Street Kingdom (US) perform at Breakin’ Convention 2014 at Sadler’s Wells in London.

Performers: Tight Eyez (Ceasare Willis), Bdash (James Derrick), Konkrete (Kevin Davis), Basix (Levarr Mccree), Spartan (Jamar Jackson), Madhatta (Randall Neason) Street Kingdom is a group of dancers from Los Angeles, California specialising in the style of Krump. Led by the creator of the style Tight Eyez, this collection of dancers constantly work to stay at the top of their art, and are the kings of this street dance. Having experienced rough inner city life in Los Angeles, they know the meaning of hardship. Dance became an outlet for them as they discovered their passion for Krump, a highly energetic style characterised by free, expressive and explosive movements. After overcoming gang life and broken homes, the members of the Street Kingdom feel like they have the strength to succeed on the America’s Best Dance Crew stage. Since the show the crew as a whole has done music videos, all style battles, and guest performed at events like World Of Dance and Choreographers Carnival Ball.