Bronx’s Breakdance Battle Spins in Mott Haven

Mott Haven popped last night with the Bronx’s Breakdance Battle, flipping NYC’s spring at a 138th Street lot. B-boy Jay Patel spun headstands as 300 cheered, a $10 ticket clash of moves. It’s borough groove—pure BX vibe, floors hot. A kid flopped a windmill; a pro nailed a flare. ‘Bronx breaks—this is it,’ Patel says, cueing beats. The asphalt turned cypher.

The battle’s fresh—March 22’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 7 p.m. Patel’s a Soundview spinner; last night’s crowd hit max—bass thumped. A latecomer nabbed a spot; sweat flew—NYC grit glowed. Rounds hit six—dance ruled. #BronxBreakdance trended; Queens wants a spin.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a newbie, dodging kicks. Dust kicked—feet gripped; flow held. A rival’s pitching a Fordham cypher, splitting crews. Still, 400 stayed—moves reigned. Mott Haven’s never spun so bold.

Patel’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s rhythm—this drives it,’ he says, packing tapes. The battle’s a Bronx win—grit meets flip. It’s a break rush; catch the next. Bring a cap—beats call.