Break dancing refers to a stylistic dance movement that originated in the Bronx, NY. It is also one of the four elements in Hip-Hop Music and a movement that has helped curb street violence, and has provided an alternative to inner-city youth, helping them stay out of harm's way. Performers were called B-boys and B-girls for their dancing to the “break” of the beat, or just the instrumental.

While silenced in the 90’s, B-boys/girls are returning to their prominence in the new millennium. Red Bull sponsor’s the BC-1 tournament, a one-on-one break-dancing competition. Shows like MTV's America's Best Dance Crew are helping people remember that break dancing is a subculture that still exists and is thriving like never before. Inner-City youth entertain tourists and leave behind memories and stories that are carried on.

One of the first dance-teams to become media darlings were the Rock Steady Crew, in the early 80’s. Richard “Crazy Legs” Colon, President of the Rock Steady crew, is credited with bringing the form to London and Paris in 1983. In 2006 he was invited by the Smithsonian Institution to contribute to a collection for the National Museum of American History. Break-dancing has always been seen as a male dominated form, yet women continue to break strides in the art form’s history.

B-Girl Be is an annual summit and series of events, workshops, exhibits and performances that celebrate women in hip-hop (break dance, turntablism, aerosol art, and rap). Now in its third year, B-Girl Be is known as the first international female-focused hip-hop summit in history. Dancers like Ana “Rokafella” Garcia, and Bonita Lovett, continue to keep B-girls alive. We have dedicated ourselves to provide a platform for B-girls to deliver your message at events that are targeted towards Women.