WCS Exclusive: Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers Gives A West Coast Poplocking History Lesson WestCoastStyles hooked up with legendary poplocker and dancer Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers also known to fans as Turbo from the movie Breakin' and Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo. Your Breakin character, Turbo, seemed kind of shy, except when he was dancing. We on the West Coast were very aware NYC had great bboy dancers. She was a mega-icon, and Im proud that he was able to go from the street and breaking to Madonna and launching a new dance style.. Matter of fact, people didnt treat me like I was a star. Please enter the word you see in the image below: Check out Michael Chambers official website for merchandise. @officialshabbadoo @Shabba_Doo pic.twitter.com/YntRWT1t55, SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) December 30, 2020, Damn, Shabba Doo. But I think his heart was broken when a lot of the new generation from the Step It Up movie and TikTok were not giving credit to the innovators. I was featured in a spot on Eye on LA and there was a segment on what the kids were doing in Hollywood, explains Chambers to Soul Train. In both movies he is credited asBoogaloo Shrimp, a name that remains inextricably linked to the Hollywood phase ofpopping,boogalooandrobot dancingalso the freestyle art ofb-boying. He had his peace with God, said Chambers. Were you totally over camera shyness by the time you starred in your first movie? It broke box office records and was the beginning of the hip-hop movement as we know it. The couple are expecting a baby . Can you describe your experience during the height of Breakin mania? Gosh, Rest In Peace my brother.. He felt that from myself as well as the dance community, he never got the due respect he was entitled to as the first professional street dancer being on TV. Directors Taylor Golonka Starring Michael Chambers, Bruno Falcon, Vidal Rodriguez Genres Arts, Entertainment, and Culture, Documentary Subtitles And that I think was key., But, he added, Hip-hop may have a multi-cultural face, but lets not be fooled, because it did come from our people. But it was perceived through the media as being only a black culture or Hispanic culture (thing). When the film grossed more than $30 million, they set out to make a sequel, which hit screens just seven months after . Wildstyle had already come out, which focused on New York b-boys. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 1985: Dancers Boogaloo Shrimp and Shabbadoo performs at the U.I.C. Later on, when Mr. Jacksons schedule would permit, we would get together and he would ask me what Im doing and where my style was. The two were summoned to the Jackson compound, where they met the family and started working with Michael on the moves. in the middle of all these Black people (and) Spanish people and they totally identified with that. Breakin was a huge hit. Because of this longstanding beef people thought we had, theyve always taken our situation and stirred the pot, he said. The Breakin movies made the young Boogaloo Shrimp into an 80s dance icon. And we both were in dark places and going through problems., But, he says, they bonded over both becoming Bible students as Jehovahs Witnesses. When you were making, Not at all. Nov 18, 2022 At the height of breakdancing was a slew of break-dancing movies, most notably Breakin and Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo. To not only breakdance with Boogaloo Shrimp, but to do it in the exact spot he had layed down legendary moves, and also to have it dressed to look the same as it did in 1984, Ill never forget it. It took me 12 years to get that movie role, he said. When the story broke about breakdancing being accepted into the Olympics in 2024, for him to at least see that was in the media, that warmed my heart, because at 65 he was able to see street dance get that worldwide respect.. 2020 Singles & EPs Picture Us Rollin - Single 2020 Appears On Chambers added that Quiones role in introducing Madonna to certain dance styles has been underrated. Every time we danced, it was like silence and awe on that set.". Sure First Interview Since Waking Up from Coma, Denzel Washington: The One Decision That Changed His Life Forever. A documentary film about Michael Chambers, the American dancer, and actor also known as "Boogaloo Shrimp." Michael is most renowned for his role as "Turbo" in the 1984 cult movie "Breakin'" and its sequel "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo." Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies after brain aneurysm, Daisy Jones & the Six becomes the first fictional band to hit No. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. The other part, "Boogaloo," came from the New Orleans area and was typical for breakdancers. ", Last year he released the "Boogaloo Shrimp" documentary through Indie Right Distribution. While still a teenager.google.com/+TOXICTURTLEVIDEOS Al B. I was humbled and very thankful, since most people would sum up my career by the two Breakin films. He felt smighted that in literature and media, nobody mentioned his name. To book Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers for an event, . We toured together w/ Lionel Richie 1983. Also, some fans found out where I lived and my Mother and Father told me when I woke up in the morning fans were waiting across the street to get an autograph. It was not a beef, it was a misunderstanding. With Mellow Man Ace, Robert Aceves, Carmelo Alvarez, Lighter Shade of Brown. In a 2008 interview, when he was 53, the dancer said, Thats a number that kind of surprises people because when they think about the Breakin movies, they thought of me as a kid dancing. You were still so young when you starred in, Were you skeptical at all when you were first starting out on, had already come out, which focused on New York b-boys. ", Column: For the Chicago Blackhawks remodel to work, their new house had better be built on a strong foundation, Merrillville food and beverage tax edging closer to reality, Remains found in Rockdale more than 25 years ago identified as Aurora woman, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Adolfo Shabba Doo Quiones, the Chicago-born dancer-actor who rose to fame starring in Breakin and its sequel Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo, died Wednesday. The other part, "Boogaloo," came from the New Orleans area and was typical for breakdancers. Adolfo Shabba Doo Quiones, the dancer-actor who rose to fame starring in Breakin' and its sequel Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo, died Wednesday. So sad to see so many of our foundational dancers passing this year.. I was very pleased because this mystery of who was teaching Mr. Jackson now started to unfold, since I was listed as the choreographer. But in reality, you were at ground zero for West Coast hip hop culture. in the middle of all these Black people (and) Spanish people and they totally identified with that. So sad to see so many of our foundational dancers passing this year.. RIP, wrote DJ the Blessed Madonna (not to be confused with Madonna, with whom Quiones worked). When I went out, I saw whites and blacks and Hispanics and I saw Asians and whatever all working together and doing it together. In the early 80s, Chambers was featured performing the move on a television documentary on Los Angeles vibrant hip-hop culture. Prior to taking to the movies, Quiones was already a part of pop culture history for choreographing and appearing in Lionel Richies All Night Long video. He currently is a staff writer covering television for the Calendar section, and has also written extensively about trends and cultural issues in the entertainment field. A lifelong Los Angeles resident, Greg Braxton has written for the Los Angeles Times for more than three decades. In later years, Quiones called himself The Ghost of Break-Dance Past as he worked on various projects, including directing videos, teaching dance to inner-city kids and opening a martial arts studio. James Brown, we always want to be James Brown. Ice-T tweeted: I just lost ANOTHER close friend SHABBA-DO, LA Dance Legend, adding a montage of Quiones dancing. Michael Chambers is known for his breakdancing moves, which shot him into the limelight via the movie "Breakin." Hollywood heartthrob and S.W.A.T. Michaels father worked for Van de Kamps seafood and Chicken of the Sea, and he used to call Michael, his youngest, Shrimp, which also ties right into the whole seaport thing too Michael is Afro-Creole American because the Boogaloo part of his name originally comes from the New Orleans area, but it also became one of the buzzwords used in a new type of dancing, pop-locking (from popping and locking), originally practiced by a guy named Boogaloo Sam (Sam Solomon), who founded a 70s dancing group, The Electric Boogaloos, who were named for Do The Boogaloo by James Brown, which was a type of dance that Brown popularized. The life story of Michael Chambers aka "Boogaloo Shrimp: the dancer, actor, singer, comedian and master of waving, ticking, backsliding and liquid animation dance during the 1980's breakdancing phenomenon. They had never seen anybody dance like us, that was historical. A picture showed him in bed, flashing the peace sign and declaring he was excited and had lots of catching up to do., A post shared by Adolfo Shabba-Doo Quinones (@officialshabbadoo). Yet, Actor Shemar Moore played a lot of things on screen: doctor, playboy, son, boy toy, and SWAT team expert on the long-running S.W.A.T. about Shemar Moore Expecting First Child at 52! He was one of the first street dancers to make it to the White House when he got an invite from former first lady Nancy Reagan. I was really a full-fledged man of 30 years old playing an 18-year-old. In 1987 I showed him a claymation movement, and when he came out later that year the world saw a totally different Michael that was more reserved and cooler. Woo hoo!. He implemented some techniques he learned from me into that. When he came into her life, Madonna had no idea what the next dance craze was, said Chambers. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest. He saw the feedback that we got from his tour, continues Chambers. But Michael was blown away when for one night only, we turned back the clock and redressed the tattoo parlor to look just like it did in Breakin! Following the success of "Breakin," Chambers reprised his role in "Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo," which was also a success. In a 2008 interview with the Black Hollywood File, Quiones discussed the making and impact of Breakin, saying it was critical in the development of hip-hop culture. Michael Chambers, also known as Boogaloo Shrimp, played the role of "Turbo" in the movie "Breakin" and his dance moves have forever been etched into the heart of every breakdancer from that era. Can you tell me how you and director Taylor Golonka found each other, and how this project came together? Chambers added that he hopes some sort of special tribute will be offered to Quiones as part of the Olympics introductory breakdancing competition in four years. It opens up all kinds of questions., The day before he died, the dancer posted on Instagram that he was feeling sluggish from my cold but was feeling better. He started floating in place, which is a circular glide. It wasnt really something that everybody did. He told me he got hired because was dancing in a club and Madonna saw him doing Waacking and Punking, so she came up with Vogue, which was full of abstract lines and that whole theatrical dance thing. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Issue #70 - My Favorite Movie (Sharon Van Etten and Ezra Furman). BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. I was really a full-fledged man of 30 years old playing an 18-year-old. 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I had no idea he was going to do it, so I was shocked when I was at the show and saw him doing it. Sabrina Garcia as Lucia: Unfortunatley, I couldn't find any more information about her. Is it true the cast and crew had such a good time with you that they wrote another robot episode just to get you back on set? The movies youngest star was Michael Chambers, a teenage dancer from Los Angeles best known under his performing name: Boogaloo Shrimp. What happened is it started out with the moonwalk, with my sliding and. At 52, he is looking unrecognizable and still dancing. Justin Chambers arrives to Opening Night Preview Party of the LA Antique Show benefiting P.S. When he came into her life, Madonna had no idea what the next dance craze was, said Chambers. Here on the West Coast we popped, locked, and boogaloo, robotic styles. Chambers mentor is a rarely remembered dancer named Mark Benson, who goes by the stage name of King Boogaloo Tut. Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers(born November 13, 1967) is anAmericandancerandactorknown for his role as "Turbo" in the1984cult classic filmBreakin'and the 1984 hit sequelBreakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. They had a script but decided to hang out with us and see how we really spoke, learning street terminology at the same time. During the height of the popularity of those movies, he (along with hisBreakin'co-starAdolfo "Shabba Doo" Quionesand other dancers from the film) is prominently featured in the 1984 music video forChaka Khan's song "I Feel for You". Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic. Amazon.com: Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo : Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers, Susie Coelho, Harry Caesar, Jo de Winter, John Christy Ewing, Steve . Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in October 1985. Born in Chicago to a Black father and Puerto Rican mother, who raised him by herself from when he was 3, Quiones broke into show business as a member of TVs Soul Train Gang in the early 70s. The feeling of being on the set and not having really known actors it was like okay this is like a student film and this is the guy and thats the guy and everybody was just kinda carefree until the dance scenes happened. But at the end of the day hes my spiritual brother. Join Facebook to connect with Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers and others you may know. Michael Chambers is a 54 year old American Dancer born on 13th November, 1967 in Long Beach, California. (A visible string, more obvious in recent Blu-ray releases than ever before, doesnt detract from the scenes magic.) Chambers added that: "They had never seen anybody dance like us, that was historical. Remember my personal information Feb 01, 2023 - Breakboarding is gaining momentum as a new water sport based on the famous invention, the Breakboard Aquatic by Jessie Drummer.Breakboarding also has a new ambassador, who is none other than Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers, the American dancer and actor famous for his role as "Turbo" in the iconic movies, "Breakin'" (1984) and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo". Prior to taking to the movies, Quiones was already a part of pop culture history for choreographing and appearing in Lionel Richies All Night Long video. So I told my agent at the time, Julie McDonald, who was Paula Abduls agent as well, I wanted to go up for special effects parts since I was influenced by Ray Harryhausens stop motion characters to help create certain dances, and my style of liquid animation dance. actor Shemar Moore is expecting his very first baby at age 52. I wasnt going to pass it up for a fractured wrist no way.. Dancing was a form of salvation for the dancer, who grew up in Chicagos Cabrini-Green housing project. Jackson saw the program, and reached out to Chambers and another featured dancer. Also, there were plans for me to be in a third, which was Steve Urkel going to the Epcot Center and donating the Robo-nerd to the science center, but the effects artist Kenny Myers told me they could not reach an agreement with his work, and they cancelled my job. He had his peace with God, said Chambers. Sheila E called him A great Hiphop dancer. Because I didnt realize I was a star. (Its sequel, Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo, will also celebrate its 35th birthday this year: the two movies were released only seven months apart.). BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest. It broke box office records and was the beginning of the hip-hop movement as we know it. And we both were in dark places and going through problems., But, he says, they bonded over both becoming Bible students as Jehovahs Witnesses. Thats what I was known for at the time, doing a backslide combination into a circular glide. He said, Michael, Im gonna go to a Bible convention in Long Beach and Id love to sit with you and talk and move on. So when he came to my house and we talked, I was like, Wow, hes different. Jesus forgave sinners, so who am I? If it didnt work I think this culture would have been in trouble We had Beat Street (and) everybody was throwing their hat in the ring, but it was Breakin (that was) the one that really worked. He revealed that he was doing what he did best, which was dance, and that made the set fun. When the story broke about breakdancing being accepted into the Olympics in 2024, for him to at least see that was in the media, that warmed my heart, because at 65 he was able to see street dance get that worldwide respect.. He told me he got hired because was dancing in a club and Madonna saw him doing Waacking and Punking, so she came up with Vogue, which was full of abstract lines and that whole theatrical dance thing. The story is told in greater detail in The Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary, a new film about Chambers life and career that was directed by Taylor Golonka. Chambers added that Quiones role in introducing Madonna to certain dance styles has been underrated. The best thing that happened at that time to hip hop was a fusion of East Coast interpretation and West Coast. I mean, the guy was the epitome of cool, you know? If you grew up in the 1980s, many will remember the sights and sounds of the era including the emergence of break dancing. It took only 21 days to make Breakin at a budget of $900,000, he said. The Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. Ultimately people will realize its a valid art form, on the same level as jazz or ballet, Quiones told Newsweek in 1984 following the release of the low-budget hit Breakin, which featured him as a street dancer. Raised by a single mother, he said in a 2010 interview that he was a bit of a hoodlum, hanging around with street gangs. The Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. I was just a kid, said Chambers. Notify me of follow-up comments? 35 Michael Chambers Dancer Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 35 Michael Chambers Dancer Premium High Res Photos Browse 35 michael chambers dancer stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Chambers got his stage name Boogaloo Shrimp from his father, an ex-Air Force military man who had settled down to raise a family in Wilmington, a seaport city with a mixed community of Polynesians, Mexicans and African Americans. Hip-hop dancing pioneer Adolfo Shabba-Doo Quiones once had a message for dance aficionados who felt that break-dancing was merely a trend, one less legitimate as an art form than classical dance. Chambers, aka Boogaloo Shrimp in the Breakin films, told Variety that he and Quiones had been estranged for a long time but reconciled over the last three years, due to their shared spirituality as Jehovahs Witnesses. Though Chambers never received credit for this early contribution to Jacksons signature style, the pop star eventually payed him back by requesting he work as choreographer for the The Simpsons Do the Bartman music video. Lowest Rated: 29% Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) Birthday: Nov 13, 1967 Birthplace: Long Beach, California, USA I remember my schooldays friends and I went to our favorite hangout, Del Amo Fashion Center, in Torrance, CA, and the film was playing and the security had me wait until the theater lobby was cleared to leave. Although Poppin Taco went on to become Michael Jackson's choreographer for 18 years, Chambers often met up with the crew and shared dancing styles and techniques, which helped Michael Jackson perfect some of his notable moves like the moonwalk. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. August 3, . Id get there at 7 in the morning and not leave till almost 10 at night., Besides working for Richie, his choreography credits included Madonnas 1987 Whos That Girl? tour and TV work on MTVs Blowin Up. He made television appearances as a dancer as far back as 1976, on Whats Happening! 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For him, since none of the actors on set were big names in the industry at the time, he felt it was a student film, and this gave him the confidence to give his best when it came to his dancing scenes. When the Chicago-based dance program Soul Train moved to Los Angeles in 1970 to establish a base for syndication, Quiones and his family followed. I was not raised to be racially biased, so it was a job opportunity and it was not like many people were employing street dancers in lead roles. bg2070 3.63K subscribers Subscribe 496 13K views 6 months ago Many people have visited 4323 Melrose Avenue in. The 54-year-old (whose real name is Albert Joseph Brown III) gave his first interview this week, speaking to FOX New York after waking. I think it was broken because he was trying to get a new generation of dancers to understand the lineage that went back to Soul Train in trying to get the freestyle reputation up to the reputation of jazz and tap. . Im feeling all better, just a wee bit sluggish from my cold, but the good news is Im Covid 19 negative! Boogaloo Shrimp Michael Chambers (Actor), Bruno Falcon (Actor) Rated: G Format: DVD 172 ratings $1799 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime & FREE Returns Prime Video $2.99 $9.99 Blu-ray $19.99 DVD $17.99 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD July 9, 2019 1 $17.99 $16.76 $16.74 Watch Instantly with Rent Buy Chambers was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about his life, work, and involvement in the, Austin Trunick [Under the Radar]: As someone, whose career has touched so many facets of pop culture from. Breakboarding also has a new ambassador, who is none other than Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers, the American dancer and actor famous for his role as "Turbo" in the iconic movies, "Breakin'" (1984) and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo".