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JIHAD ALI
Jihad has been practicing Hip Hop choreography and breakdancing for over 14 years. He began his dance training in San Diego, California when he was 11 years old. Since then, he has actively competed, performed, and taught in various locations across the United States and internationally.
MESSIAH BROWN
Hi I'm Messiah Brown, I native of New Jersey were dance became my passion from a very young age. I've had the delight of working with artist like Kaliii, TineTheHoodPrincess, big companies like Nike, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Islanders. Now, I have the liberty of being on stage in a phenomenal Hip Hop classic "Breakin". Look forward to seeing you at the show!
JUSTIN S. HERBIN
Justin Herbin or “Ice-O” is a Bronx born NYC based artist. He specializes in the dance styles Popping, Hip Hop Freestyle, Animation, and some elements of floorwork inspired by various different forms. His lineage can be traced back to the inhumanoids crew, and the infamous popshop. When he isn’t battling at major events, or turning out cyphers, he’s refining his performative skills for theaters all over the world.
CHOUNG WOO HYUN
Choung Woo Hyun, a street styles dancer, choreographer, and teacher originally from South Korea, moved to New York City in 2001. His dance journey started in 2014, when he joined choreography teams that focused on competitions. During the pandemic, he was introduced to house dance and has been on that journey since. Studying the house legends like Sekou Heru and Tone McGregor, he hopes to bring smooth footwork to his freestyle. He continues his journey by participating in battles at Modega's Battle 101 and performs with Akompany and SKDT.
IRINA BRIGITA LALCIU
Irina Lalciu is an artist and former gymnast from Romania with over 20 years of experience in the art of movement, spending her dance journey performing, battling, choreographing, learning & teaching.
She studies Street & Club dance styles by participating in authentic events and workshops, taught by pioneers/originators of the styles: Hip Hop, Litefeet, Breaking, House, Voguing, Chicago Footwork, Popping, Locking, Waacking & Dancehall.
She is an alumni of the MOP TOP UNIVERSAL Professional Program at Peridance Center seasons I, II & III, and a member of the Breakfast Club E.A.T organization - NYC, Creation Global Footwork Crew (Chicago) & The International Ballroom house - House Of Elle - NYC.
ADRIAN T. MARTIN
Aka Swagger is a Romanian artist with a profound interest in New York’s street and club dance culture.
His artistic journey began with 8 years of music studies, followed by 2 years of acting lessons, finally discovering Hiphop dance styles in 2009. Since then, he started battling, performing and teaching in the Bucharest local scene, while constantly learning from originators and pioneers of the styles.
In 2022 he started studying in the MOPTOP Universal program at Peridance center, and in 2024 he became a representative of the Breakfast Club E.A.T. organization.
KAYLA MUCHOTRIGO
Kayla Yumi is a 21 year old dancer/choreographer from Lima, Peru. Her career began when she was 13 years old after finding inspiration through cultural dances and later being introduced to street styles. She spent the next few years developing her craft and focusing on Hip Hop foundations. After years of experience working with multiple competitions, tv show appearances, etc., she started teaching in Peru which had always been her dream - to share her knowledge and love for dance with her community. Kayla has spent the last year establishing herself in New York, working with “Soul Project Dance Company” by Candace Brown, the Off-Broadway plays “Breakin’ NYC” season 1 & “Break! The funk spectacular“. She’s also been featured in multiple music videos, ads and commercials . Her goal is to keep pursuing her passion, and live off of doing what she loves. .
RAFAELA OLIVEIRA
Rafaela “Roliv” Oliveira started dancing at age five and is well versed in many styles such as hip hop freestyle, popping, street jazz, and more. Her experience led her to perform recently at The Guggenheim, The Newark Museum of Art, The Bell House, and to be part of "The Brooklyn Nutcracker", while still choreographing and participating in dance battles. She wishes to continue to grow as an artist in the global dance community and hopefully inspire and help individuals along the way..
NICHOLAS PORTER
Nicholas “Luffy” Royal is a Brooklyn-born dancer whose style fuses Krump, Hip Hop, and his West Indian roots. With over a decade of street dance experience, he’s performed at major events like Rolling Loud for Shenseea and trained under Violetta Galagarza in KR3ts. He’s been featured in music videos for artists including Casanova and Mickael Marabou. Luffy uses his movement to tell powerful stories rooted in resilience and passion, aiming to inspire through every performance.
AJALÉ OLASENI COARD
Ajale’ Olaseni, born and raised in Brooklyn NY, started off for dance career as a member of her families dance company, Black Genius on the Rise, specializing in traditional West African, Hip Hop and Gumboot/Zulu stepping. Throughout her years, Ajale has trained and learned the techniques of hip hop, street jazz, Caribbean dance and
HBCU style majorette; as she now has her own brand Majorette Mami. She’ has performed for many stages such as, President Barack Obama Inauguration, the United Nations, Dick Clark New Years Rockin’ Eve and One Africa fest to name a few and brand collaborations such as Reebok, Fashion to Figure and Nike. Ajale’ has recently become a new instructor of 305 Fitness and teaches various styles of dance classes to her community.
RAHUL NAG
My name is Rahul Nag aka Bboy KingB, a passionate Breaker from India, now thriving in the vibrant streets of NYC. With endless hours of practice fueling my love for Breakin', I'm proud to be a prospect of Dynamic Rockers Crew, showcasing my moves and honoring hip-hop culture!
VICTORIA SEPIASHVILI
Victoria Sepiashvili discovered her deep passion for dance at a very young age and dedicated herself to training in both classical and street styles, as well as competitive ballroom dancing. She became a U.S. National Latin Champion and was invited to represent the United States at the largest competition in the world, Blackpool Dance Festival. Victoria majored in dance at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she was the youngest dancer selected to perform her own choreography at Rising Stars. For many years Victoria was a member of Broadway Dance Center’s Arts in Motion performance company, GenXS/GeNex hip-hop crew directed by Kelly Peters, and most recently toured the US as a teaching assistant at Lacey Schwimmer’s Ballroom Project dance convention. In 2024 Victoria reached new milestones in her career, performing live on NBC’s Today Show and at French rapper GIMS’s concert at Madison Square Garden.
ASHITAKA PORTER
Ashitaka Porter (they/he) is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama and a 2023 alum of Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester. They are an actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer trained in musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, and Afro styles, with mentorship from artists like Angel Kaba, Byron Easley, and Dell Howlett. Ashitaka has performed internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is proudly represented by UTA's first Dance Department. BREAKIN’ NYC marks their off-Broadway debut—and they couldn’t be more thrilled to share this moment on stage. Follow their journey @ashi_taco!
ARADIA F. SESSOMS
Aradia Sessoms (Montclair, NJ) started her training at Maria Priadka School of Dance in South Orange, New Jersey and continued her training as a scholarship student at The Ailey School Junior Division Program. After graduating, Ms.Sessoms trained at Montclair State University as a Presidential Scholar and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2022 as a BFA Dance Major and Musical Theatre Minor. She’s performed repertory by Alvin Ailey, Nobert De La Cruz III, Fredrick Earl Mosley, TweetBoogie, Ephrat Asherie and Judine Somerville to name a few. Ms.Sessoms will be graduating the Certificate Program and the Ailey Student Performance Group (ASPG) at The Ailey School in May 2025 and recently has been named a Frankie Manning 2025 Lindy Hop Scholar Ambassador. Ms. Sessoms is excited to be starting a new chapter with the BREAKIN’NYC fam!
ERIC KREBS (PRODUCER)
Eric Krebs, whose theatrical career spans more than 50 years, has worked as a producer, a theater founder and operator, a college professor and occasionally as a performer. His producing organization, Eric Krebs Theatrical Management, was founded in 1979. In 2021 he renovated and became the operator of the 160 seat off-Broadway Theater, Theater555, in New York City. He hosts rentals at the theater in addition to producing his own projects.
On Broadway he produced: Bill Maher: Victory Begins At Home (Tony nomination for Best Special Theatrical Event), Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party, It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues (nominated for 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical) and Electra with Zoe Wanamaker (nominated for 3 Tony Awards).Off-Broadway he produced some 110 productions. On December 13, 2023, his 79th birthday, he performed his own 90 minute solo adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. On December 13, 2024 he celebrated his 80th birthday by performing My Father's Voice, a solo presentation of his father's letters from the Ellis Island Prison and the War in the Pacific, 1938-1945. Mr. Krebs recently retired after 50 years as a professor of theater arts at Baruch College, City University of New York , where he continued a career as an educator that began in 1969 at Rutgers University (37 years) in New Jersey, where he is professor emeritus. (www.erickrebs.com)
ANGEL KABA (DIRECTOR & HEAD CHOREOGRAPHER)
Angel Kaba is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, artistic director, and cultural ambassador whose career spans continents and genres. Born in Belgium and raised in France, At a young age, Angel fell in love with the community & empowerment of Hip-Hop and African social dances that transcend language. Her early achievements include founding Contre-Tendance, a performance company dedicated to training artists and creating opportunities for self-expression on stage. In 2006, Kaba directed her first musical, Elya’s Dream, setting the stage for her future as a visionary leader in the arts. You may have also seen Angel’s previous collaborations with global artists like Rihanna, Kanye West, Burna Boy, and Salif Keita, as well as performances for iconic brands such as Coca-Cola, Nutella, and Levi Strauss & Co. Now based in New York, Angel Kaba is making history as the first African/Caribbean woman to both direct and choreograph an off-Broadway dance production with Breakin’NYC. Her work is a testament to her commitment to elevating hip-hop and street dance styles, amplifying the voices and cultures that have shaped these art forms. As an educator at renowned studios like Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey Extension, and Steps on Broadway, Angel inspires the next generation of dancers to honor the roots of the movement while mastering their craft. With Breakin’NYC, she is creating a groundbreaking movement that not only celebrates hip-hop’s authenticity but also opens the door to professional opportunities for street-style dancers, paving the way for future generations to thrive.
ELODIE DUFROUX (ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER)
Elodie Dufroux was born in Loudun, France. She first got introduced to dance at the age of 7 at a dance school back home as an extracurricular activity. After moving to the United Kingdom to pursue a Masters in Science of International Business Management where she rediscovered her love for dancing at the renowned Pineapple Dance Studios, Dance Works and Studio 68, Elodie decided to take her adventure all the way to New York. Her expertise led her to work directly with choreographers such as Hamilton’s Jon Rua, Luis Salgado, and Atlantic Records choreographer Carlos Neto. Élodie recently performed as a featured dancer during the Telemundo Upfront at the Ziegfeld Theatre. She also got featured for New Year’s Eve 2019, performing at the renowned Madison Square Garden with the band PHISH in front of a sold-out arena. Thanks to her O1 - Artist Visa, Elodie continues her career in the USA as a Dancer, Teacher & Choreographer.