BboyFoundation.com: The Revival era (1994–2000) - Thanks in large part to the faithful dedication of True Skoolers, bboying has made a widespread return conscious-wise and mainstream-wise

The Revival era (1994–2000) - Thanks in large part to the faithful dedication of True Skoolers, bboying has made a widespread return conscious-wise and mainstream-wise, by both putting it out there and inspiring a new generation of breakers to explode onto the scene (as well as bringing closet bboys out of the woodwork)...Because it was starting to be fully realized & reminded by the whole Hip Hop community that bboying is a part of Hip Hop culture. But this caught Mainstream America by surprise, leaving them wondering why "breakdancing is making a comeback?". Big businesses would start using bboys in their commercials & ads again, even sponsoring events. And this time around, efforts were made to inject the right image of the art form & culture.

1994:

August 31

The first annual B-boy Summit debuts, in San Diego, being held at the 432F Show in the Golden Hall courtyard (3rd & B Street) of the San Diego Community Concourse. It's a free event to pay homage to the original Hip Hop dance form of bboying, that would grow & eventually gather bboys worldwide, with the constant mission of education mixed with skills. Created by Asia One, with Easy Roc, J-Love, & Zulu Nation San Diego chapter, to fill the void of bboys/bgirls, at that point in time in America, not having a platform on which to gather, dance, and pay homage to b-boying...thus kicking off the Revival Era in America.

1995:

February 11

Bboy Summit 2: Bare Witness, in San Diego, at Embarcadero Park South, 12pm-6:30pm.

June 16-17

Battle Of The Year 1995, in Germany, at the Pavilion (Lister Meile 4, Hannover), (times??)

July 21

At about 10pm, GhettOriginal perform at the Central Park Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, Mid park at 72nd, Manhattan (212-360-2777).

(Month & Day??)

The 22-year Universal Zulu Nation Anniversary jam, in Manhattan, NY. (venue? edition?).

(Month & Day??)

Another Festival de Suresnes Hip Hop festival, held in Paris, France. Battle Squad performs here with GhettOriginal. (time? producer?)

1996:

February 23-24

Bboy Summit 3, in San Diego (San Diego Community Concourse, 202 C Street, 92101), at 12pm-6pm on Saturday, in the Silver Room (panel discussions), Copper Rooms (exhibits & demos), and Concourse Plaza (dance demos & cyphers). (Friday's schedule?).

September

This month’s issue of "RAP PAGES" magazine features Ken Swift on the cover & an interview.

November (Day?)

The first UK Bboy Championships, in London. (venue? times? format? content? purpose? producer?)

(Month & Day??)

The first Rencontre de La Villette Hip Hop festival, held in Paris, France, and features some bboying. (producer?)

1997:

February 28–March 1-2

Bboy Summit 4, in San Diego (venues? times?). There was a riot afterwards (Which day??), and Bboy Summit was no longer welcome there in San Diego..

March 11

The first Bboy Masters Pro-Am conference (produced by Zulu Gremlin) occurs in Miami Beach, FL, at both the FIU (Florida International University) and The North Miami Police social club....7pm Thursday & Friday, and at 1pm-6pm Saturday & Sunday-->{NOTE: however, all these times are illogical and up for question, since there was only mention of this event occurring just on March 11th, which is a Tuesday.}??

May 24

In this year's Radiotron, in Los Angeles, the highlights include the return of New York City Breakers, and the exclusive public debut of Thomas Guzman's locking & popping documentary film, "UNDERGROUND DANCE MASTERS: FINAL HISTORY OF A FORGOTTEN ERA". (venue? edition?)

August 27-31

The first Tribute To The Elements event, in San Francisco (Maritime Hall and other San Francisco locations, but where?). Produced by Alex Aquino & others.

November 21

The first Freestyle Session event (produced by Cros1), in Chula Vista, CA, at the Chula Vista Youth Center, of the "L St Boys & Girls Club" (465 L Street, 91911). Its creation was prompted by the need to fill a void left in San Diego by the Bboy Summit's expulsion. (Contents besides battles?)

December (Days?)

In downtown Los Angeles (Artist district), at the old train station on Mission Rd & Traction……..The filming(?) of the Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins video, "IT'S LIKE THAT", starring Asia One, Animation, Will Power, and others. Choreographed by Lil Cesar.

(Month & Day??)

Asia One creates No Easy Props company.

(Month…September? or December?) 27

Lil Cesar's Radiotron event, at 12pm-7pm, in (city? venue? edition?)

(Month? Days?)

Ultimate BBoy Session, in Germany. (city? venue? edition? times? format? content? producer?)

1998:

(Month? Days?)

Asia One postpones the Bboy Summit this year due to troubles last year with the City, and to look for other venues.

March (Day?)

Freestyle Session 2, in Chula Vista, CA, at the Chula Vista Youth Center (465 L Street, 91911).

March 21

Another of Lil Cesar's Radiotron event, (city? venue? times?)

May 27-29

The first annual I.B.E. ("International Breakdance Event Rotterdam"), in Rotterdam, Holland, at the Nighttown Music theatre (West Kruiskade, Rotterdam), 3:00pm-11:30pm for battles, competition, workshops... and at 11:30pm-2:00am for afterparties. Produced by Tyrone van der Meer & Marcel Haug.

June 27

The first MIGHTY 4 event, by Paulskee, in San Francisco, CA, at the International Center (50 Oak St). (purpose? content? time?)

October 3

The first annual American Street Dance Championships, in Los Angeles.

November (Day?)

Freestyle Session 3, in Chula Vista, CA, at the Chula Vista Youth Center (465 L Street, 91911).

(Month & Day??)

The first annual Bboy City event, held in Austin, TX. (times? venue? producer?)

(Month?...Jul-Nov & Days?)

On the TV show "GUINNESS BOOK WORLD RECORDS PRIMETIME TELEVISION SHOW" (on FOX), Jive Tribe crewmembers perform bboy moves to break the world record for most Windmills, Headspins, Backspins, and Handspins. (times? city? venue? who did what?)

(Month & Day??)

The first Break Session event, held in Grenoble, France. (times? venue? content? producer?)

1999:

(Month & Day??)

Red Bull marketing employee Jaimeson Keegan pitches the idea of putting on a bboy jam (which turns out to be a competition) to his Red Bull superiors. They approve it, and Jaimeson goes to work on finding contacts within the bboy community to consult with. Among those he would make contact with are Ken Swift, Storm, Kujo, bboy Ivan.

January 9

Floor Wars event, brought to you by the L.A. Breakers, scheduled for 2pm-7pm (city? venue? times? producer?)

February 26-28

Bboy Summit 5: Raw & Uncut, held at UCLA in Los Angeles. Now introducing a registration system from now on, and is no longer free. Saturday includes the exclusive debut of the film THE FRESHEST KIDS, screened in the UCLA Kerckhoff Grand Saloon room, shown four times all day (1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm, 8:30pm). On Sunday's free Park Jam, at the "Graffiti Pit" (Venice Pavilion) in Venice Beach, there is a massive beach eviction by police in riot gear, thus cutting the Jam short. Asia One would have legal woes. On January 12, 2000, the city would demolish the Graffiti Pit.

April

Curtis Hedges (aka Peter Pan), in conjunction with brother Zach (aka Zork One) and crewmate Andres (aka Dynamic Dre), create the founding ideas & designs that would lead to the creation of what he would later call the IBSS...basically an attempt at a new way of judging bboy battles on paper.

September 10-11

The I.B.E. 2, in The Netherlands, at the Nighttown Music theatre (West Kruiskade, Rotterdam).

September 25-26

The Last Summer Jam, by Asia One, in Los Angeles. (venues? Consists of?).

November (Day?)

Freestyle Session 2nd Year Anniversary, in Pasadena, CA, at a church (Which church?). This Freestyle Session is in collaboration with Grassroots Productions.

(Month & Day??)

Pop'in Pete had creates the term "Funkstyles”, and also puts on an event by the same name. (city? venue? times?)

(Month & Day??)

The first Who Can Roast The Most? event, by Bebe Breakaway (of Ground Zero Crew). (venue? time?)

2000:

(Month & Day??)

There's no IBE this year, due to lack of financial support and funding. Also, Marcel Haug left his job at Nighttown.

January

The book "FROM SWIPE TO STORM" comes out, by Niels Robitzky (aka Storm), which tells the story of breakin' in Germany.

February 18-20

Bboy Summit 6 (city & venues & times???). There were flyers for the Out For Fame competition at this event. Sunday's events include a Funkstyles segment.

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