The best thing that happened at that time to hip hop was a fusion of East Coast interpretation and West Coast. So sad to see so many of our foundational dancers passing this year.. Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers is on Facebook. I used to look at him and think, God, you know, I want to be like him. Al B. I want to be like that. NYC style was called electric boogie and bboying was boogie down Bronx. At the height of breakdancing was a slew of break-dancing movies, most notably Breakin and Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo. Thats when everybody, the extras (and) everybody on set, started giving us respect because they had never seen us dance. When Chambers joined the set of "Breakin," he was just sixteen years old and never felt much like a star despite the success of the movie. As his career went on, Chambers moved into the special effects area of the film industry himself, his robotic moves making him perfect to play the Robot Bill in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey and a recurring role as the Urkelbot on the TGIF staple Family Matters.. When you were making Breakin, did you feel any pride or pressure in knowing that you guys were representing the West Coast scene youd come from, which a lot of the country would be seeing for the first time? So my Jewish agent Vaughn Hart suggested it would be a good career move to go the audition and the rest is history. Congratulations are in order for the platinum-selling rapper Da Brat and her wife Jesseca "Judy" Harris-Dupart. The documentary makes it clear it wasnt just your dance moves that made you a star, but a lot of smart, forward thinking. GREATEST,BEST DANCER EVER BOOGALOO SHRIMP,AKA MICHAEL CHAMBERS,AKA TURBO.IS A BREAKDANCE LEGEND AND THE KING OF THE DUB STEP.STAR OF THE THE MOVIE BREAKIN' A. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. But in reality, you were at ground zero for West Coast hip hop culture. They had a script but decided to hang out with us and see how we really spoke, learning street terminology at the same time. And we both were in dark places and going through problems., But, he says, they bonded over both becoming Bible students as Jehovahs Witnesses. Chambers, along with Adolfo Gutierrez Quiones, better known as "Ozone" in the Breakin' films, were a part of history and are still making history today. The first is Breakins famous Broom Dance, in which Chambers character, Turbo, appears to make a broom levitate and dance alongside him. No cause of death has been announced. During the height of the popularity of those movies, he (along with hisBreakin'co-starAdolfo "Shabba Doo" Quionesand other dancers from the film) is prominently featured in the 1984 music video forChaka Khan's song "I Feel for You". And that I think was key., But, he added, Hip-hop may have a multi-cultural face, but lets not be fooled, because it did come from our people. Im feeling all better, just a wee bit sluggish from my cold, but the good news is Im Covid 19 negative! Lowest Rated: 29% Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) Birthday: Nov 13, 1967 Birthplace: Long Beach, California, USA Although there have been numerous well known dancers in films of the past that made their mark on the dance scene and in the theaters, no one has quite been able to reach the bar that Michael " Boogaloo Shrimp " Chambers set when he picked up a broom and did the magical " broom dance " he performed in the classic film Breakin'.Though it was painfully obvious that there was a string . He told me he got hired because was dancing in a club and Madonna saw him doing Waacking and Punking, so she came up with Vogue, which was full of abstract lines and that whole theatrical dance thing. So when we were not dancing we were just oh theyre just extras or theyre just somebody, but every time we danced and every time there was a dance scene it was like silence and awe on that set. He and other dancers started appearing on the show and they became a breakout feature as the Original Lockers, known for their kinetic dancing style. Can't find a movie or TV show? Both served as choreographers for a number of different artists including Lionel Richie, Madonna, Luther Vandross and Three Six Mafia. In a 1984 interview with the Sarasota Sun-Herald, he recalled moving to California with his mother when he was 16, and how he would hitchhike from their home in Anaheim to Hollywood for 14-hour filming sessions of Soul Train in 1971-72. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 1985: Dancers Boogaloo Shrimp and Shabbadoo performs at the U.I.C. I have to admit it hurt a bit not getting credit on paper for my work with him, so when the Bart Simpson project came up I specifically asked Mr. Jackson if I can be credited for my work and my agent Julie McDonald got the contract and to this day I am on the record for working with Mr. Jackson, who wrote the song Do The Bartman for the, The director, Rich Correll, and the producers of the, I was humbled and very thankful, since most people would sum up my career by the two, . Many dont know but Michael also worked with one of the most famous Michaels of all: Michael Jackson. Michael Chambers: We met and had chemistry, and he was really sincere about getting the project launched. bg2070 3.63K subscribers Subscribe 496 13K views 6 months ago Many people have visited 4323 Melrose Avenue in. Al B. WCS Exclusive: Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers Gives A West Coast Poplocking History Lesson WestCoastStyles hooked up with legendary poplocker and dancer Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers also known to fans as Turbo from the movie Breakin' and Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo. Besides appearing in the Breakin' films, both in 1984, he had a featured role on the big screen in Lambada in 1990. Sabrina Garcia as Lucia: Unfortunatley, I couldn't find any more information about her. When I went out, I saw whites and blacks and Hispanics and I saw Asians and whatever all working together and doing it together. Id get there at 7 in the morning and not leave till almost 10 at night., Besides working for Richie, his choreography credits included Madonnas 1987 Whos That Girl? tour and TV work on MTVs Blowin Up. He made television appearances as a dancer as far back as 1976, on Whats Happening! He was also a founding member of the Original Lockers street dancing group and one of the Soul Train Gang dancers on the landmark R&B music series. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. It did come from Black people, and Africans, and Puerto Ricans and all that too. When he came into her life, Madonna had no idea what the next dance craze was, said Chambers. The handsome leading man has been known to date many different high-profile actresses and models, but hasn't had any children up to this point. 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Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers (born November 13, 1967) is an American dancer and actor known for his role as "Turbo" in the 1984 cult classic film Breakin' and the 1984 hit sequel Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. He was 65. Chambers was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about his life, work, and involvement in the Breakin movies. Three years ago we came into our spirituality and forgiveness and became better people. In a 1984 interview with the Sarasota Sun-Herald, he recalled moving to California with his mother when he was 16, and how he would hitchhike from their home in Anaheim to Hollywood for 14-hour filming sessions of Soul Train in 1971-72. I was just a kid, said Chambers. 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In later years, Quiones called himself The Ghost of Break-Dance Past as he worked on various projects, including directing videos, teaching dance to inner-city kids and opening a martial arts studio. It broke box office records and was the beginning of the hip-hop movement as we know it. Revisited: Breakin' broom scene with Michael "Turbo" Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers! Chambers added that: "They had never seen anybody dance like us, that was historical. Chambers, aka Boogaloo Shrimp in the Breakin' films, told Variety that he and Quiones had been estranged for a long time but reconciled over the last three years, due to their shared spirituality as Jehovahs Witnesses. We jumped in at the end, and a lifelong dream was fulfilled. It was not a beef, it was a misunderstanding. Breakboarding is gaining momentum as a new water sport based on the famous invention, the Breakboard Aquatic by Jessie Drummer. "It's been quite a journey," says Da Brat, who admits that. I remember my schooldays friends and I went to our favorite hangout, Del Amo Fashion Center, in Torrance, CA, and the film was playing and the security had me wait until the theater lobby was cleared to leave. If you were to ask a random person what their favorite Denzel Washington film was, many will be quick to spew out a list of Hollywood's biggest films. I was not raised to be racially biased, so it was a job opportunity and it was not like many people were employing street dancers in lead roles. Chambers was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about his life, work, and involvement in the, Austin Trunick [Under the Radar]: As someone, whose career has touched so many facets of pop culture from. You need to be logged in to continue. A message posted earlier on Quiones website said he had been in development on a film based on his memoirs, The Godfather of Street Dance: The Dance Forefather of Hip Hop, which will detail and his life and reveal the true origin of street-dance., Michael Chambers (lef) and Adolfo Quinones in the 1984 film "Breakin. 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. 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. It was fun, and I felt like still a normal guy and came back to the areas I grew up: Southbay of Los Angeles and East Los Angeles disco, funk party areas. To not only breakdance with Boogaloo Shrimp, but to do it in the exact spot he had layed down legendary moves, and also to have it dressed to look the same as it did in 1984, Ill never forget it. You want to be like the man. Featuring an extended interview with Chambers and on-camera tributes from his peers and admirers, its a great, in-depth look at the career of one of pop cultures unsung heroes. But Michael was blown away when for one night only, we turned back the clock and redressed the tattoo parlor to look just like it did in Breakin! The Breakin movies made the young Boogaloo Shrimp into an 80s dance icon. Michael had recently had surgery on his knee and foot, so he was limited in what he could do that night, but through sheer will power, he was able to work through the pain to make this happen. She was a mega-icon, and Im proud that he was able to go from the street and breaking to Madonna and launching a new dance style.. I had no idea that it was not just my dance skills, but my improv comedy and personality that helped me carry my character and made audiences laugh in between the dancing. But at the end of the day hes my spiritual brother. It was not a beef, it was a misunderstanding. The other part, "Boogaloo," came from the New Orleans area and was typical for breakdancers. thanks for this really nice piece of content. In both movies he is credited asBoogaloo Shrimp, a name that remains inextricably linked to the Hollywood phase ofpopping,boogalooandrobot dancingalso the freestyle art ofb-boying. Chambers, aka "Boogaloo Shrimp" in the "Breakin'" films, told Variety that he and Quiones had been estranged for a long time but reconciled over the last three years, due to their shared. Shemar Moore Expecting First Child at 52! And we always knew that. 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. Ive read that they re-wrote the script a bit as they got to know you guys. And we always knew that. Raised by a single mother, he said in a 2010 interview that he was a bit of a hoodlum, hanging around with street gangs. Woo hoo!. Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers is a world-renown dancer, choreographer, educator and entertainer. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest. Although Poppin Taco went on to become Michael Jackson's choreographer for 18 years, Chambers often met up with the crew and shared dancing styles and techniques, which helped Michael Jackson perfect some of his notable moves like the moonwalk. 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. is opening up about his recent health scare. Chambers and his friends entered dance contests, and the first time he says that he made any money was when his older brother took him to perform at the Redondo Beach Pier, with just a boom box and a bucket, and when they were done dancing, the bucket would be full of bills to split between themselves, a few hundred dollars a week. He implemented some techniques he learned from me into that. Chambers, aka Boogaloo Shrimp in the Breakin films, told Variety that he and Quiones had been estranged for a long time but reconciled over the last three years, due to their shared spirituality as Jehovahs Witnesses. Prior to taking to the movies, Quiones was already a part of pop culture history for choreographing and appearing in Lionel Richies All Night Long video. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Both films made use of Chambers unique dance style, dubbed liquid animation after it was inspired by the stop-motion animation method of the great special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Sheila E called him A great Hiphop dancer. 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. Hip-hop dancing pioneer Adolfo Shabba-Doo Quiones once had a message for dance aficionados who felt that break-dancing was merely a trend, one less legitimate as an art form than classical dance. Just like blues and jazz. RIP, wrote DJ the Blessed Madonna (not to be confused with Madonna, with whom Quiones worked). The couple are expecting a baby, according to PEOPLE.com in this week's issue. MICHAEL CHAMBERS Chambers was born in Long Beach Island, California, and got the "Shrimp" part fo his stage name from his father, an ex-Air Force military man who had raised his family in Wilmington. Chambers added that Quiones role in introducing Madonna to certain dance styles has been underrated. When you started out, youve said that it was things like disco, animation, and science fiction movies that inspired you and your friends to start dancing. We both put water under the bridge and were talking as men.. The director, Rich Correll, and the producers of the Family Matters TV show were very happy with the ratings, so they called me back for a second episode. floating technique. But at the end of the day hes my spiritual brother. Well, after the media labeled my dance art as a passing fad and people started saying my character was a NYC wannabe reject, I realized I wanted to do other projects that highlighted my signature dance style. How did it feel listening to them talk about your achievements? Id get there at 7 in the morning and not leave till almost 10 at night., Besides working for Richie, his choreography credits included Madonnas 1987 Whos That Girl? tour and TV work on MTVs Blowin Up. He made television appearances as a dancer as far back as 1976, on Whats Happening! Though Chambers never received credit for this early contribution to Jacksons signature style, the pop star eventually payed him back by requesting he work as choreographer for the The Simpsons Do the Bartman music video. 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". Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic. Please enter the word you see in the image below: Check out Michael Chambers official website for merchandise. Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers (via Getty Images) -Boogaloo was employed as a personal dance consultant to Michael Jackson throughout most of the 80s and the early 90s. Thats how he got so good; he would put in the research and study it and then master it. Can you tell me how you and director Taylor Golonka found each other, and how this project came together? They couldnt keep me out of there, he said. I was really a full-fledged man of 30 years old playing an 18-year-old. And Ive always just looked younger than my age, you know., Chambers said that the ebb and flow of his friendship with his costar Quiones had been the source of a lot of speculation among Breakin' fans over the years. 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. Jackson saw the program, and reached out to Chambers and another featured dancer. Shemar Moore Expecting First Child at 52! | Source: Getty Images. Web Exclusive You know, being a young Black kid, you know, you want to be like that. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. I think it was broken because he was trying to get a new generation of dancers to understand the lineage that went back to Soul Train in trying to get the freestyle reputation up to the reputation of jazz and tap. He credits his older brother with introducing him to the \"moonwalk\", a move he would later perfect, and share with pop superstar Michael Jackson.

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