Bronx’s Breakdance Battle Spins in Fordham

Fordham flipped last night with the Bronx’s Breakdance Battle, spinning NYC’s spring at a University Avenue lot. Dancer Tariq Evans popped a windmill as 200 cheered, a $10 ticket clash of moves. It’s borough beats—pure BX vibe, floors hot. A kid botched a flare; a pro nailed a freeze. ‘Bronx breaks—this is it,’ Evans says, cuing tracks. The asphalt turned cypher.

The battle’s fresh—March 30’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 6 p.m. Evans, a Mott Haven b-boy; last night’s crowd hit max—bass thumped. A latecomer nabbed a spot; sweat flew—NYC grit glowed. Rounds hit five—dance ruled. #BronxBreakdance trended; Queens wants a spin.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a normie, dodging booms. Dust kicked—shoes gripped; flow held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview jam, splitting moves. Still, 300 stayed—spins reigned. Fordham’s never flipped so bold.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s groove—this owns it,’ he says, packing tapes. The battle’s a Bronx win—grit meets rhythm. It’s a breakdance rush; catch the next. Bring a cap—beats call.