Can you tell me how you and director Taylor Golonka found each other, and how this project came together? How much of yourself back then do you see in Turbo? 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! 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. Michael Chambers (lef) and Adolfo Quinones in the 1984 film "Breakin." ", Last year he released the "Boogaloo Shrimp" documentary through Indie Right Distribution. James Brown, we always want to be James Brown. 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. A great Hiphop dancer. 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They couldnt keep me out of there, he said. 1 on iTunes Charts, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, Hidden illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Best coffee city in the world? Chambers added that: "They had never seen anybody dance like us, that was historical. 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. Im feeling all better, just a wee bit sluggish from my cold, but the good news is Im Covid 19 negative! Its like I wear hip-hop clothes but flannel underwear, he said with a chuckle. For years, Chambers said, the part Quiones played in that went under the radar. 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. If you were to ask a random person what their favorite Denzel Washington film was, many will be quick to spew out a list of Hollywood's biggest films. Now, Chambers is teaching dance, making appearances and helping mold the next generations of dancers. It was magical. He started getting real smooth in his lines and his grinding and it was immaculate.. On the West Coast it seemed every city had its group of dancers so, yes, it was an amazing time to get recognition for your dance skills and meet and work out with other dancers to improve and master your unique, personal style. 1967-11-13 (55 years old). Remember my personal information 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. 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. Poppin Taco became Jacksons choreographer for nearly 18 years after that. Following the success of "Breakin," Chambers reprised his role in "Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo," which was also a success. Because of this longstanding beef people thought we had, theyve always taken our situation and stirred the pot, he said. Chambers laid the. We on the West Coast were very aware NYC had great bboy dancers. Michael had recently had surgery on his knee and foot, so he was limited in what he could do that night, but through sheer will power, he was able to work through the pain to make this happen. !, He noted that he often passed for younger than his age on screen. 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". But now it (belongs to) the world.. Because I didnt realize I was a star. People were like wow or even finding a way to invite people on that set.. 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. We on the West Coast were very aware NYC had great bboy dancers. At the height of breakdancing was a slew of break-dancing movies, most notably Breakin and Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo. Its a sad day for the dance world, said Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers, who co-starred in both Breakin' movies, and believes that the Olympics introducing breakdancing as a competitive sport for 2024 would not have happened without Quiones having helped popularize the artform more than 35 years ago. Jack Daniel Byrne Is a Talented Musician - Meet Grabriel Byrnes Son, Randy Chrisley Is Todd Chrisley's Brother Who Was Diagnosed with Cancer in 2014, Johnny Depp's Weight Gain & Changes in Appearance over the Years, Justin Chambers House with Wife & 5 Biracial Kids Is Like a Nightclub - Meet His Family, Ron Howard Was Most Concerned about His Kids' Values Inside His Decision to Protect Them, Patrick Swayze Never Got to Be a Father after Declaring His Strong Devotion to Wife of 34 Years. GREATEST,BEST DANCER EVER BOOGALOO SHRIMP,AKA MICHAEL CHAMBERS,AKA TURBO.IS A BREAKDANCE LEGEND AND THE KING OF THE DUB STEP.STAR OF THE THE MOVIE BREAKIN' A. Ain't that something?!! 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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. If you grew up in the 1980s, many will remember the sights and sounds of the era including the emergence of break dancing. Many people have visited 4323 Melrose Avenue in the past to see where Turbo did his iconic Broom Sequence. But at the end of the day hes my spiritual brother. Web Exclusive When you were making Breakin, did you feel any pride or pressure in knowing that you guys were representing the West Coast scene youd come from, which a lot of the country would be seeing for the first time? Michael Chambers in Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary (2019) People Michael Chambers. 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. I Thought It Wasnt in the Cards for Me, about Comedian Lala Milan Is A Health And Wellness Guru In The Making, about Shemar Moore Welcomes Baby Girl at 52: Already the Love of My Life!. Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers (born November 13, 1967) is an American dancer and actor known for his role as "Turbo" in the 1984 cult classic film Breakin' and the 1984 hit sequel Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. When you started out, youve said that it was things like disco, animation, and science fiction movies that inspired you and your friends to start dancing. Lala Milan stars on Lena Waithe's BET smash "Boomerang", has a renowned and controversial podcast, "The Salon With Lala Milan", and is often chosen to host awards shows, including Billboard Music Awards nominations in 2021. See production, box office & company info. He had his peace with God, said Chambers. Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies after brain aneurysm, Daisy Jones & the Six becomes the first fictional band to hit No. Sabrina Garcia as Lucia: Unfortunatley, I couldn't find any more information about her. He felt smighted that in literature and media, nobody mentioned his name. Thats what I was known for at the time, doing a backslide combination into a circular glide. bg2070 3.63K subscribers Subscribe 496 13K views 6 months ago Many people have visited 4323 Melrose Avenue in. Because of this longstanding beef people thought we had, theyve always taken our situation and stirred the pot, he said. 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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. 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. Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers (born November 13, 1967), is an American dancer and actor, known for his role as " Turbo " in the 1984 film Breakin' and its sequel Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, in which he is credited as "Boogaloo Shrimp". 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. He was also a founding member of the Original Lockers street dancing group and one of the Soul Train Gang dancers on the landmark R&B music series. Raised by a single mother, he said in a 2010 interview that he was a bit of a hoodlum, hanging around with street gangs. Official Website. No cause of death has been announced. He did accomplish his goal, though. 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. Dancing was a form of salvation for the dancer, who grew up in Chicagos Cabrini-Green housing project. 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. There were other individual dancers like Adolfo Shabba Doo Quiones and influential dance groups too, obviously, and in interviews now Michael often mentions that he and one of his contemporaries, Pop N Taco (Bruno Falcon), came along after first taking the moves theyd seen danced by the Rock Steady Crew, The New York City Breakers, and the Electric Boogaloos, and then adding their own. Even now, he is still dancing at 52. The documentary focuses on Chambers's life and dance style and his time as Turbo on "Breakin.". Dancers and Breakin costars Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers, left, and Adolfo Shabba-Doo Quiones perform at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago in October 1985. By what name was Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary (2019) officially released in Canada in English? And Breakin showed that, with that white girl in it. Chambers added that Quiones role in introducing Madonna to certain dance styles has been underrated. In a promotional interview, Quiones revealed that he had filmed most of Breakin with a fractured wrist, but continued against the advice of his doctors. So my Jewish agent Vaughn Hart suggested it would be a good career move to go the audition and the rest is history. Dancer Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers arrives at the Tabu Ultra Lounge at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino for the opening night of the JabbaWockeez. August 3, . Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers was born on the 13th November 1967, in Long Beach, California USA, and is an actor and dancer, best known for his roles in such movies as "Breakin'" (1984) and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" (1984), in which he played the character named Tony "Turbo". Were you getting approached by fans everywhere? He felt smighted that in literature and media, nobody mentioned his name. Director Topper Carew had made a documentary before the, was a huge hit. Featuring an extended interview with Chambers and on-camera . Some people will forever go down in history for something unique and spectacular to them. For years, Chambers said, the part Quiones played in that went under the radar. For the record, I was not hanging out with big stars, it was all work related. By Austin Trunick Every time we danced, it was like silence and awe on that set.". Michael Jackson in concert in Bremen during the HIStory World Tour in 1997. Can you describe your experience during the height of, You went to being of an icon of the 1980s to playing a part in several zeitgeist moments of 90s pop culture, from, Michael Jackson and I had worked out during the Victory Tour in 1983, which he filmed the session, and was able to master what he learned at that time. Issue #70 - My Favorite Movie (Sharon Van Etten and Ezra Furman), can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. I had no idea that it was not just my dance skills, but my improv comedy and personality that helped me carry my character and made audiences laugh in between the dancing. It was fun, and I felt like still a normal guy and came back to the areas I grew up: Southbay of Los Angeles and East Los Angeles disco, funk party areas. In both movies he is credited as Boogaloo Shrimp, a name that remains inextricably linked to the Hollywood phase of popping, boogaloo and robot dancingalso the freestyle art of b . I was just a kid, said Chambers. 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Chambers was born in Long Beach Island, California, and got the "Shrimp" part fo his stage name from his father, an ex-Air Force military man who had raised his family in Wilmington. We both put water under the bridge and were talking as men.. Copyright2023, BlackDoctor, Inc.All rights reserved. And the street dance segment featured dancers that were on Hollywood Boulevard. The Original Lockers changed the face of dance, he said in 2010. 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 breakdanc Read allThe 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.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.