He was later called to choreograph Cannon Films Breakin and wound up with one of the lead roles. They had a script but decided to hang out with us and see how we really spoke, learning street terminology at the same time. Breakboarding is gaining momentum as a new water sport based on the famous invention, the Breakboard Aquatic by Jessie Drummer. He did accomplish his goal, though. The story is told in greater detail in The Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary, a new film about Chambers life and career that was directed by Taylor Golonka. I mean, the guy was the epitome of cool, you know? 1 on iTunes Charts, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, Hidden illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Best coffee city in the world? Senior Writer, Culture and Representation, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Chris Rock slaps back at Will Smith in live Netflix special Selective Outrage, Hasan Minhajs savage monologue sends gasps through Spirit Awards, Photographer Delaney George turns the lens on femininity: Black women are fine art, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Californias snowpack is approaching an all-time record, with more on the way, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78, A take on Jesus Revolution from one who was there, defending Rowling and more. So he had a variety of styles in his dancea little Fred Astaire, and a lot of pop locking. It opens up all kinds of questions., The day before he died, the dancer posted on Instagram that he was feeling sluggish from my cold but was feeling better. August 3, . Also, there were plans for me to be in a third, which was Steve Urkel going to the Epcot Center and donating the Robo-nerd to the science center, but the effects artist Kenny Myers told me they could not reach an agreement with his work, and they cancelled my job. -He's still dancing and spent his years making a living doing choreography, teaching private lessons and doing trade shows in Europe and Japan. Just like blues and jazz. Dancer Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers arrives at the Tabu Ultra Lounge at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino for the opening night of the JabbaWockeez. According to Chambers, his sessions with Michael Jackson started when a talent coordinator invited himself and another dancer Poppin Taco to the Jackson compound, where they both showed off their dance moves and started teaching Michael Jackson some techniques. For the record, I was not hanging out with big stars, it was all work related. He was one of the first street dancers to make it to the White House when he got an invite from former first lady Nancy Reagan. In a promotional interview, Quiones revealed that he had filmed most of Breakin with a fractured wrist, but continued against the advice of his doctors. BDO is the worlds largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. Can you describe your experience during the height of Breakin mania? Its a sad day for the dance world, said Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers, who co-starred in both Breakin movies, and believes that the Olympics introducing breakdancing as a competitive sport for 2024 would not have happened without Quiones having helped popularize the artform more than 35 years ago. Ultimately people will realize its a valid art form, on the same level as jazz or ballet, Quiones told Newsweek in 1984 following the release of the low-budget hit Breakin, which featured him as a street dancer. Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers was born on the 13th November 1967, in Long Beach, California USA, and is an actor and dancer, best known for his roles in such movies as "Breakin'" (1984) and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" (1984), in which he played the character named Tony "Turbo". The Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. Chambers added that he hopes some sort of special tribute will be offered to Quiones as part of the Olympics introductory breakdancing competition in four years. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/*
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