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ALEXANDER OLOSU
Alexander Olosu is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher from North Carolina. His first inspiration to begin dancing was MTV’s ABDC and has been dancing since. His dance career began with Fusion Dance Crew NCSU, where he eventually became Co-Artistic Director/Choreographer, and The Break-Fast Club, a breaking crew at NC State University.
Olosu travels across North America and Europe to participate in conventions, showcases, and competitions like Red Bull Bracket Reel, Caffeine TV’s BattleFest, Joanna Kotze’s BIG BEATS, Vybez Showcase ATL, Prelude Carolinas, Monsters, 36 Chambaz of Stylz, Coalescence Hip Hop Showcase, and numerous other performances. He also featured in Oreo’s #110YearsOfPlay commercial campaign. One of Olosu’s more prominent roles in the NC dance community was as Executive Director for PRSM, a former 501(c)(3), during their 3rd season in 2018 to 2019.
Alexander now resides in New York City where he co-organizes community events with his crew, Floor Seasons. When he’s not organizing dance events, he’s directing and choreographing independent dance projects, teaching dance in New York City, entering freestyle competitions across the world, and training in street/club dance styles.
EVA MOORE (evabustamove)
Evabustamove (EvaB Oricci) is a Guatemalan-born, New York City–based performance artist whose work embodies the vibrancy, precision, and cultural richness of underground street dance and ballroom.
She is a proud member of Les Ballet Afrik, the company that received the 2023 Bessie Award for Choreography for the evening-length production New York is Burning.
Eva’s performance career with Les Ballet Afrik has brought her to some of the most celebrated stages and institutions in the country. She has appeared multiple times in the Guggenheim Museum’s Works & Process series (2020, 2021, 2022, and 2025), known for its dynamic exploration of process driven performance. She has danced at The Joyce Theater, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival (2023 & 2025), the American Dance Festival (2023 & 2024), and the New Victory Theater, showcasing her versatility and commitment to movement rooted in community, history, and evolution.
In 2025, Eva joined Les Ballet Afrik for a regional tour, performing at The Torn Space Theater in Buffalo and the Jamestown Dance Festival, further expanding her presence across the Northeast. Her work onstage reflects a deep dedication to craft, musicality, and storytelling, whether she is embodying the rhythms of house, the sharp precision of vogue, and undulations of afro dance.
KRYSTAL RENEE
KRYSTAL RENÉE (Host/Performer) is a multifaceted artist known for captivating audiences across the globe. Delivering high-energy performances, she spent seven years as a touring member of the Off-Broadway sensation STOMP! and has appeared in a wide range of stage and screen productions. Additional credits include Step Kids (Off-Off-Broadway), Julie’s Greenroom (Netflix), international press coverage, and ongoing work with the production Try/Step/Trip.
Renée’s work is rooted in physically rigorous, rhythmically intricate performance, with a specialized focus on Stepping and polyrhythmic movement. Her training spans theater, dance, and music at esteemed institutions including LaGuardia High School, Broadway Dance Center, California Institute of the Arts, Florence University of the Arts, and SUNY Purchase, where she graduated summa cum laude.
As a choreographer, Renée works with leading cultural organizations such as the Apollo Theater and 92NY, creating original Step choreography and providing instruction to dancers throughout New York City. She is also the author of the Step Study Guide, featured on the Apollo Theater’s official website. Renée extends gratitude to the creators of this production and to friends and family for their ongoing support.
Website: www.WhoisKrystal.com
DEMARKO ENGLISH
I'm Demarko English. I'm originally from Cincinnati, Ohio where I fell in love with Hip-Hop. I've been dancing since I was 13 years old and I've been teaching and doing choreography for 18 years. I specialize in Locking, House, Hip-Hop, and Popping. I've worked with several artists, both legendary and up and coming. I've been teaching across the nation and have choreographed/performed for competitions and cruises. I pride myself on being an all around Hip-Hop historian in all of the elements. I live and teach in NYC now, so LET'S GET FUNKY!
OLUWADAMILARE (DARE) AYORINDE
oluwadámilárẹ̀ dárẹ́ ayọ̀ríndé is a first generation nigerian-north american dancer, choreographer and teacher from Lenape land. they received their bfa from rutgers university and mfa from the university of illinois. alongside Breakin' NYC they are part of Reggie Wilson's Fist and Heel Performance Troupe and Dr. Cynthia Oliver's COCo Dance Theatre. they've been recognized and awarded by the new jersey state council of the arts, the bessies, dance magazine, and both universities mentioned. their deepest gratitude for some artist in the world: Dr. Cynthia Oliver, Lisa La Touche, Latasha Barnes, Anais "RISE" Gilles, Myssi Robinson.
This is their first season with Breakin' NYC for which they're excited and grateful.
SADIQKA (SADI) REID
Sadiqka Reid, artistically known as Sadi Rose, is a choreographer and dancer from Brooklyn, New York. Training since the age of seven, she developed a deep appreciation for a wide range of dance genres, shaping her versatility, musicality, and ability to tell powerful stories through movement.
Drawn to the freedom of improvisation, she cultivated a strong passion for freestyling and has since explored various street and club styles, including hip hop, house, and Jersey club. Her work blends technique with instinct, allowing her to move with both authenticity and emotion.
Beyond the stage, Sadi Rose aims to use dance as a tool for healing and empowerment. Her ultimate goal is to open youth centers that unite dance and therapy, offering young people a creative space to grow, express themselves, and build community.
ALEXANDER JIMENEZ
Alexander Jimenez is an accomplished dancer and instructor specializing in Krump and House styles, with championship wins including 1st Place at Taiwan Battle Ground 101 and 3x East Coast Champion in the State Vs State Regional Krump Competition. He has performed on platforms such as World of Dance and So You Think You Can Dance (RI), showcasing both skill and purpose, including at events for causes such as breast cancer awareness. His teaching experience spans international and national stages, with workshops and classes taught across Taiwan, Florida, and the Northeast U.S.
JASMINE JOYNER
Jasmine Joyner is a world traveled dancer/model from Queens, NY. As a cast member of the critically acclaimed show STOMP, she has performed in there NYC, U.S Tour and European Tour cast. Jasmine has also been a featured performer and model on national television shows like Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Showtime at the Apollo. She can also be seen in commercial work for companies like T-Mobile. Currently, Jasmine is an instructor at 305 fitness while remaining an in demand dancer both in NYC and internationally. She received her Bachelor's in Dance from SUNY Fredonia.
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.
SADIQKA (SADI) REID
Sadiqka Reid, artistically known as Sadi Rose, is a choreographer and dancer from Brooklyn, New York. Training since the age of seven, she developed a deep appreciation for a wide range of dance genres, shaping her versatility, musicality, and ability to tell powerful stories through movement.
Drawn to the freedom of improvisation, she cultivated a strong passion for freestyling and has since explored various street and club styles, including hip hop, house, and Jersey club. Her work blends technique with instinct, allowing her to move with both authenticity and emotion.
Beyond the stage, Sadi Rose aims to use dance as a tool for healing and empowerment. Her ultimate goal is to open youth centers that unite dance and therapy, offering young people a creative space to grow, express themselves, and build community.
SADIQKA (SADI) REID
Sadiqka Reid, artistically known as Sadi Rose, is a choreographer and dancer from Brooklyn, New York. Training since the age of seven, she developed a deep appreciation for a wide range of dance genres, shaping her versatility, musicality, and ability to tell powerful stories through movement.
Drawn to the freedom of improvisation, she cultivated a strong passion for freestyling and has since explored various street and club styles, including hip hop, house, and Jersey club. Her work blends technique with instinct, allowing her to move with both authenticity and emotion.
Beyond the stage, Sadi Rose aims to use dance as a tool for healing and empowerment. Her ultimate goal is to open youth centers that unite dance and therapy, offering young people a creative space to grow, express themselves, and build community.