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Breakdance Chicago

We Teach You How To Break! New Classes Start the week of 04/30/07!!!- SIGN UP NOW!!!

About Me


Let's just sum it up as a guy who grew up with all the craziness The Chi can offer up. Known in many scenes, I've never restricted myself to any one culture or genre. I cut across all barriers. Started breaking in about '91 or so, founded OPM Crew in '93...And now, I teach. I founded Breakdance Chicago in 2003 and since then we've taught well over a thousand students. We only continue to grow and thank all of our supporters and of course our former and current students for making us the best breakdance school in the midwest, possibly in the world.
I teach not only breaking per se, but everything that comes along with it, from physics and momentum and body movement and motion, to understanding your body and mastering it. As well as the spiritual aspect of it; connecting with the earth and having control of your whole body via your mind is a connection and experience which you have to go through to understand. - B.Rock
Classes are also taught by Steve "Stytches" St. John. Steve-O "Stytches" is a native of Ann Arbor Michigan who moved to Chicago in 2004 to join the World famous Chicago Tribe Crew and has since won countless competitions throughout the USA and abroad. He has performed for Scion, Nike, Quaker Oats, and has most recently appeared in commercials for Lollapalooza and Ecko clothing.
We also have other instructors on our roster:
Sneeks - Chicago Tribe
Tamper - Culture Shock
Torion - Chicago Tribe
As well as guest instructors from some of the best crews in the world.
Life is short, learn to maximize your body's potential, you only get one shot at this, do it all. I am B.Rock, I am a Breaker.
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CHECK OUT THE ADOBE CONVENTION AT McCORMICK PLACE THAT 3 OF OUR INSTRUCTORS DID ALONG WITH CHICAGO TRIBE! STYTCHES, SNEEKS, AND TERION! NOTICE THEY'RE WEARING THE BREAKDANCE CHICAGO T-SHIRTS!

My Interests

AS FEATURED ON:
ABC7 190 NORTH
CLTV METROMIX
WTTW CHICAGO TONIGHT
FOOK SHOW ON Q101
TIMEOUT CHICAGO
REDEYE
CHICAGO MAGAZINE
UR CHICAGO
FUSICOLOGY
GAPERS BLOCK
COLUMBIA CHRONICLE

PERFORMED FOR:
T.I.
TWISTA
LUPE FIASCO
PHARCYDE
RYHMEFEST
LOLLAPALOOZA
DJ QBERT
PAUL JOHNSON
CAJMERE/GREEN VELVET
DANCE CHICAGO
CHICAGO FIRE
Q101
& TONS OF OTHER GREAT ARTISTS!

WE HAVE DONE CORPORATE EVENTS FOR:
MYSPACE.COM
ADOBE SOFTWARE
MOTOROLLA
MEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE
SCION
NIKE
QUAKER OATS
HARD ROCK CAFE
ADIDAS
ECKO CLOTHING
Q101
& TONS MORE EVENTS FROM B-DAY PARTIES TO WEDDINGS!

"The class practically pays for itself with all the new-found confidence and respect you'll get on the dancefloor." - UR CHICAGO



"Even their introductory class can give students enough confidence to be comfortable in nearly any dance circle." - TIMEOUT CHICAGO

"Between the music, history lesson, comfortable atmosphere, fitness level and fun factors, this six-week session is well worth the price. I'm already practicing my bgirl stance." CENTERSTAGE, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"I took brian's beginner class last year with a girlfriend of mine... we came in and did a class for free and immediately signed up!! It was lots of fun and amazing workout!! He takes it step by step and breaks down every move for ya... Brian is a very talented dancer and a great teacher.. I would defn reccommend this class for anyone looking for a workout or to be a better dancer." - Celeste S.

CHECK OUT OUR SEGMENT ON 190 NORTH!!!

NEIU HIP HOP ORG BREAKDANCE WORKSHOP 2-6-07

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Check Out Breakdance Austin Here!

NEW BREAKDANCE CLASSES START WEEK OF FEB 18TH !!!

TO SIGN UP JUST HIT US WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HERE OR AT [email protected]!!!

Classes will be:

Mondays (starting 5/12/08) - 7 to 8pm - Intro To HipHop Dance
8 to 9pm - Intro To Break

Wednesdays (starting 5/14/08) -
8 to 9pm - Intro TO Break
9 to 10pm - BreakFit TM

Thursdays (starting 5/15/08)) -
8 to 9pm Intro To Break

9 to 10pm Intro To House Dance
email [email protected] for a full info pack!

We teach our very own BreakFit TM Program, which stands for Breakdancing Fitness which is designed to teach you how to break while keeping you fit and toned and getting a great cardio workout.

Classes run for 6 weeks, and you will be entitled to come once a week, any day of your choice, for the duration of the course. All days run on the same lesson plan! We offer the best flexibility in the city!

WE ALSO OFFER A "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY" POLICY.

Check out the first class, if it's not for you, walk away and pay nothing, you have nothing to lose!!!

We Teach Intro to Breaking/B-Boy/B-Girl/Hip Hop classes at:

Dance Chicago
1439 W Wellington Chicago, Il 60657

Six-week beginner breakdance/bboy sessions start again on ..h, 2007, which will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 to 9PM.

We also offer private/one on one sessions. Ask us about special Industry and Group rates. . .
We also do workshops, performances, and offer gift certificates!

A BDC GIFT CERTIFICATE MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT!!! Available in any denomination!

Classes are taught by B.Rock (OPM Crew) and Stytches (Chicago Tribe) and we occasionally feature experienced guest teacher b-boys from some of the best crews in Chicago! This is not your little sisters dance class!!!

....

I'd like to meet:

All The Cool Cats Who Work Hard And Play Harder

Music:



The phat beats spewed by the worlds best.
Stay In Shape... Meet Cool People... Learn Dope Moves... Breaking Is Spiritual...Become A Breaker...Connect With The Earth...Everybody Loves A Breaker...Chicago's Premier Breakdance School...We Are The Best For A Reason...Great Central Location...Minutes From The Train...Plenty Of Parking...Flexible Class Times...You Come When You Want...Choice Of 3 Days A Week...Always New Beginners Classes Starting

Our average student is a twenty-something, and we cater to that crowd - THIS IS NOT A KIDDIE CLASS!!!

You will learn:

Basic footwork (uprocking, downrocking) Spins (backspin, beachballs, hand/kneespin) Basic Popping and Locking Flares Freezes, Stalls, and Poses Swipes Crabs/Turtles Windmills/Helicopters AND TONS MORE!!!

And we also offer Level 2,3,& 4 classes which pick up right where Level 1 leaves off!!!

IMPRESS EVERYONE YOU ENCOUNTER AT PARTIES, WEDDINGS, CLUBS, WHEREEVER SOMEBODY IS TRYING TO DANCE!!! LEAVE THE DANCEFLOOR A CELEBRITY!!!

We specialize in teaching to the beginner, so you have to have NO PRIOR knowledge of breaking or any type of dance, we have a proven system and techniques to get you to be a dope dancer, guaranteed!!! You will also be learning about body movement, so even just your normal dancing will improve greatly!!!

Stay in shape - Learn Fly Moves - Meet Cool Cats!

The cost is the best part...
For all this, for learning how to become not only a dope breaker but an incredible all around dancer, for learning something you can keep with you forever, for learning how to be confident in nearly any dance circle, for all of our flexible class times/dates/options, for learning something that can quite possible change your life...
You only pay $95.

This grants you access to the 6 week program which is taking over the Chicagoland dance scene.
The money spent on this course is well worth it, as it is something you can use forever, even teaching it to your kids. It is an investment in yourself. Remember, everybody loves a breaker, everybody.

To sign up, simply hit us here or at:

[email protected]

and we'll send you out a confirmation.
If you have any other questions, feel free to let us know.
Or to receive an Info Pack with further details, again hit us here or email us.

Reserve your spot early, as they go extremely quick, we only have a limited number of spaces, and usually have a waiting list, so get a confirmation now!!! We hope to see you for our next term!!!

HIT US ON AIM @ breakchicago
or email [email protected]

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Television:



ON MARCH 18TH - BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ABC7 CHICAGO "190 NORTH" AT 10:30CST. BREAKDANCE CHICAGO WILL HAVE A FEATURE SEGMENT AIRING, WITH INTERVIEWS WITH B.ROCK, STYTCHES, STUDENTS, AS WELL AS SHOTS OF INSTUCTION. THE REPORTER IS LOU KINELLIS, WHO ALSO JOINED IN AND LEARNED HOW TO UPROCK AND DOWNROCK. CHECK IT OUT!!!

Brian "B.Rock" Ekerman - B-boy of The Fook Show (11/04 to 04/07) B.Rock was the Official B-boy of The Fook Show on Q101, until Q101 made the huge mistake of getting rid of this great radio personality, dj, and lover of music and all things bboy related. Breakdance Chicago owes him a ton of thanks for all his support through these last few years. We will always think of him as the guy who gave us our first big break. Thanks brother!

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Words to live by: "We're All In This Together"

My Blog

NEW CLASSES BEGIN WEEK OF MAY 12th!!!!!!

Our next session of Beginners Breakdancing classes will begin the week of May 12th! They will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 to 9pm.  We also will be having other classes as on...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:28:00 PST

Last Newsletter Of The Season

So here we are, another year come and gone, and things are just seeming to boil.   It's been just about 4 years since we started our crazy concept of teaching people how to break.  I st...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:38:00 PST

Breakdance Chicago in the Columbia Chronicle!!!!!!!

Check out the new article on the classes. New term starts 4/16/07!!!!   http://www.columbiachronicle.com/paper/arts.php?id=3597...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:55:00 PST

New Breakdance Chicago T-Shirts By FormulaWerks Available!

Yes, all the rumors are true, we have a new batch of t-shirts in! Click on our pics to see them in all of their breakin' glory! Composed of the highest quality material, with the shirts provided&...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:45:00 PST

As Featured In Timeout Chicago...

Here is our feature that we had in Timeout Chicago: http://www.timeout.com/chicago/Details.do?page=1&xyurl=x yl://TOCWebArticles2/25/features/continuing_education_playin g_for_fun.xml Break a leg Th...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:43:00 PST

Last Newsletter Of The Season

Season wrap up Newsletter...Not flashy and techy, but straight and to the point... ;)We here at BDC will be taking a much needed break the rest of the summer - and would like to thank all our supporte...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:10:00 PST

Testimonials From Former Students

Don't just take our word for it...Listen to these people.  We are the best for a reason...Thanks to all who've supported us, and of course our wonderful students, we couldn't have gotten this far...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Mon, 27 Feb 2006 07:45:00 PST

Come Party With Me & Fook From Q101 On NYE

I'll be in the house breaking on stage periodically throughout the night...It should be a blast...If interested, here's the info and link... Have a happy and safe New Year! B.Rock http://www.q101.com/...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Fri, 30 Dec 2005 05:10:00 PST

BDC Now Offering Copies Of "City Vs. City 4" On DVD & Offering Gift Certificates Too!

BRAND NEW !!! "CITY VS CITY 4" - DVD (Directed by Konee Rok) Featuring: Bboys and Poppers from Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Detroit, San Francisco, Miami, San Jose, Atlanta, Cincinnati, I...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Sat, 10 Dec 2005 04:30:00 PST

BDC & B-Rock Featured In Timeout Chicago & Has A Segment On WTTW's "Chicago Tonight"

Stay tuned...I'll be posting more info on the write up in the popular magazine  "Timeout Chicago" (I can't post a link because it's a subsriber website www.timeoutchicago.com) and the seg...
Posted by Breakdance Chicago on Wed, 12 Oct 2005 05:51:00 PST