National Bboy Week | LA

I was out in LA for National Bboy week -- tons of events (Braun Battle of the Year, Freestyle Sessions, United Styles...etc) , tons of new locations to shoot in... here are the pics I took in no particular order.


Probably my favorite pic of the week...






Half-step


These guys blew me away... X-Mob won the 2 vs. 2 at Battle of Year &
they're only 13 & 14. Amazing.




Whorah & Lacuna




The NYC contingent! Lacuna, Serge, Gravity, Invertebrate, Blue Eyes & Blaze


Snap Boogie




Adverse


















Trix


Battle of the Year crowd from stage




Easy Roc


Gravity Benders








The Freak Show warming up


















Poe One
















Outside at United Styles










Cyphers at United Styles... one of my favorite sets of the week








































SamO at Freestyle Sessions








Connie Rock


Invertebrate








DJ Lean Rock getting shaved downstairs at Battle of the Year - another fave.




Invertebrate at Battle of the Year

Summer Classics: Union Square

I missed this series last year, but caught this last Friday right before the massive rain storm that hit literally right after the winners were announced! And yes, it was hot....

I "Break" NY - Episode 12 of 12

The final episode! It's kind of hard to believe that I'm finally putting this project to rest -- it's been near and dear to me for the past two years. I owe an enormous thank you to everyone from Dynamic Rockers, 5 Crew Dynasty, and everyone else who welcomed me into their lives and allowed me to film in good times and bad. I hope, despite its imperfections, that this series managed to capture the passion and character of the NY bboy scene. This is just one of many stories waiting to be told.

I "Break" NY - Episode 12 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 11 of 12

Almost to the end...! This episode was epecially emotional to edit.

I "Break" NY - Episode 11 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 10 of 12

I "Break" NY - Episode 10 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 9 of 12

I "Break" NY - Episode 9 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 8 of 12

I "Break" NY - Episode 8 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.