Bronx River Park spun today as the NYC Breakdance Battle drew 3,000. Over 30 crews battled—B-Boy Jay’s windmill-to-flare combo won; X clips hit 10,000 views. A Brooklyn DJ’s hip-hop set fueled spins; kids joined at 2 p.m. Free Red Bull cans—500 gone—kept energy high. NYC’s street dance—Bronx leads.
Organizer Tasha Lee, 37, booked 10 judges—OG B-Boy Crazy Legs judged. Jay’s crew, Flow Masters, took $1,000 prize—crowd chanted ‘Bronx!’ A pop-up graffiti wall—200 sprayed tags—lit the park. Sun hit 77°F—perfect for spins. Breakdance’s roots—NYC’s alive.
It’s not perfect—sound cut out once; crowd booed. Some crews clashed—refs calmed fast. Still, 30 crews, 3,000 fans—battle’s a hit. Post-event, 149th Street buzzed—dancers lingered. Monthly now—NYC spins.
Lee’s 37—dance queen? Jay’s 24—B-Boy star. Bronx moved; NYC glowed. Breakdance—battle on.