Bronx’s Breakdance Battle Spins in Fordham

Fordham spun last night with the Bronx’s Breakdance Battle, popping NYC’s spring on March 21. Dancer Sofia Chen hit headspins as 250 cheered, a $10 ticket clash on University Avenue. It’s borough moves—pure BX vibe, floors hot. A kid flopped a flare; a pro nailed a windmill. ‘Bronx breaks—this is it,’ Chen says, lacing kicks. The lot turned cypher.

The battle’s fresh—March 21’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 6 p.m. Chen’s a Mott Haven b-girl; last night’s crowd hit max—beats dropped. A latecomer nabbed a spot; sweat flew—NYC grit glowed. Rounds hit eight—spins ruled. #BronxBreakdance trended; Queens wants a cypher.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a newbie, dodging bass. A speaker popped—fixed quick; flow held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview battle, splitting crews. Still, 350 stayed—moves reigned. Fordham’s never spun so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a park if spring warms. ‘NYC’s rhythm—this drives it,’ she says, packing tapes. The battle’s a Bronx win—grit meets spin. It’s a breakdance rush; catch the next. Bring kicks—floors call.