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Interview: Master Locker Jimmy “Scoo B Doo” Foster | Funk’d Up TV

Check out this interview with Scoo B Doo!!! Big ups to Funk’d Up TV.
Funk’d Up TV is honored to have guest host Lil B (Locker) interview with Master Locker Jimmy “Scoo B Doo” Foster, one of the pioneers of locking.
Topics include how Scoo B Doo discovered locking; how he created the steps “Scoo B Doo” [...]

Funk’d Up TV Interview with Angel Ceja

The lovely Michele King of DS Players, interviews Angel Ceja after his Punkin’ workshop held at City Dance Studios on 3-12-11. Angel Ceja is one of the pioneers of Punkin’/Waacking and we are honored that he stopped by the Bay Area to share his knowledge.

Waack To The Future: Bay Area Dance Documentary

Funk’d Up TV’s short documentary on the latest punkin’/ waacking dance movement in the Bay Area. Features Tiffany “Jimini” Bong’s 6 days Waacking/ Punkin’ Intensive Workshop and SOULyztik Community Dance Jam.

San Francisco Hip-Hop Dancefest 2010 Coverage

Check out some of these interviews we caught at the recent San Francisco Hip-Hop Dance Fest. Thanks to the help of Funk’d Up TV, we were able to get a few minutes talking to some of the acts such as Rock Steady Crew (Ynot & Bailrok), Versastyle, Boogie Frantick, DS Players, and the Founder of the SFHHDF, Micaya.

Strife TV: What is Hip-Hop Dance?

Featuring interviews with Poppin’ Pete (Electric Boogaloos), and Teresa Espinoza (Beat Freaks).

Interview with FreestyleDance.com’s Jason Ulysses aka Avant-Garde.

Previously known as Avant-Garde, Jason gives us a little feedback on the dance scene then and now.

Interview with Barry Rabkin, Founder of Online Video Store, CypherStyles.com

Barry gives us some insight on how he created his online business.

Interview with Don "Campbellock" Campbell, Creator of Locking

Michael Padgett (aka MikeyP) of Bay Area Locking group Groovmekanex, sits down with the creator of LOCKING for a short interview. You definitely want to check this out!
Definitely good points about the dance style, philosophy, originality, and Don’s opinion about “the right-way”.
“After Dance Parade 2009 in NYC, after being honored as a Grand [...]

Interview with OG Hip-Hop Dancer, Legendary of the Soul Brothers

Legendary talks about his recently produced Hip-Hop dance documentary, Suns of James Brown

Interview with Crazy Legs of the World Famous Rock Steady Crew

B-boy since 1977 and Veteran of Hip-Hop Culture

Interview with J Rock of Animated Beat Mechanics

J-Rock gives us a little ABM history and some viewpoints on the dance scene

Interview with Affion Crockett of MTV's Wild N Out

Also known as Hip-Hop emcee, Oskamill.

Featured Director: Arnel Calvario of Kaba Modern and Culture Shock LA

Giving back to the dance community

Interview with Rino Nakasone of the Beat Freaks

Featured Dancer

Interview with Dancer/Choreographer, Buddha Stretch of Elite Force/MopTops

Archived One Cypher interview with Hip-Hop’s first choreographer.

Interview with Medea Sirkas aka Demons of the Mind

Bay Area Boogaloo, Robotting, and Strutting OGs

Interview with Michael Chambers aka Boogaloo Shrimp

Also known as, Turbo of Breakin I & II.

Interview with Dancer/Choreographer: Super Dave

One of the sickest dancers to come out of the Bay Area, CA

Interview with Paulskee of Mighty 4

Featured Promoter, Dancer and all-around Contributor to the Hip Hop Community

Inspiring Stories: Meet Steve Stanton aka Boogieman

Boogieman tells us about his recovery after being caught in crossfire of nearby shooting

Inspiring Stories: Interview with Dancer Arianna Berlin

A Dancer’s Incredible Recovery After Tragic Car Accident

Interview with Anna Sarao (Body Rock Dance Competition)

Former CSSD Director and Creator of BustaGroove (aka Body Rock Dance Competition)

Interview with The Groovaloos

Interview with Bradley “Shooz” Rapier

Interview with The Jabbawockeez

Archived interview with the guys back in 2004! Pre ABDC.

Interview with Howard Schwartz, President of The USA & World Hip Hop Crew Championships

Get a little background on Hip-Hop International

Seek Your Hip-Hop Roots through HusH Tours of New York City.

Tour guides include Grand Master Caz, Kurtis Blow, DJ Red Alert, Busy Bee, Reggie Reg, and more.

Seek Your Hip-Hop Roots through HusH Tours of New York City.

Tour guides include Grand Master Caz, Kurtis Blow, DJ Red Alert, Busy Bee, Reggie Reg, and more.