ROCK DANCE HISTORY: The Untold Story of Up-Rockin' *Part 1 by Jorge "Fabel" Pabon.mov

ROCK DANCE HISTORY: The Untold Story of Up-Rockin'
Volume One, Parts 1-6 by Jorge "PopMaster Fabel" Pabon

This documentary reveals some of the untold history of one of NYC's major urban dance forms, associated with Hip Hop, known as Rockin' (later referred to as Up-Rockin'). Part of my inspiration for producing, recording, editing and directing this documentary was based on much controversy regarding the history of this dance form. In some cases certain Brooklyn based dancers have totally rejected any possibility of early Rock dance history from the Bronx and Manhattan. Within the past 15 years they have claimed that the dance started in Brooklyn and tried to insist that their style is the "correct" and "original" form. After many debates and valid points falling on def ears I saw the urgency to pick up my camera and seek out some of the Bronx Rock dance legends. I was determined to have their voices heard and their rightful place in Rock dance history established. The subjects in this documentary will challenge the history of Rock dance as most people know it. They will finally set the record straight regarding the true history of this amazing dance form!

I'd like to thank my good friend Franc "Perico" Reyes for putting me in contact with Marine Boy who then connected me with Papo who then introduced me to Enoch. It was all a chain reaction! I plan to screen ROCK DANCE HISTORY: The Untold Story of Up-Rockin' in it's entirety in the near future. It will feature more interviews of Rock dancers from the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The screening event will also include a panel discussion with Rock dance pioneers and a Rockin' contest that will be judged by these legends. My sincerest gratitude go out to all who have helped in this effort including: Elias "Weebles" Reyes, Lil' Lep, Jerry Maze, Joey Juice, B-Boy Zip, Sam Lugo, Papo Luv, Arnaldo "Tito" Cepeda and everyone else. I also extend a special thank you to The Point CDC (Community/Arts Center) in the Bronx for all their support. Stay tuned for further information on my Hip Hop Dance History forum on facebook.

ROCK DANCE HISTORY: The Untold Story of Up-Rockin'
Volume One, Parts 1-6

Actual interviews are exclusive property of Jorge "Fabel" Pabon
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Education

Tags:

• Rock
• Dance/Up-Rock/Hip
• Hop
• Dance
• History/PopMaster
• Fabel/Enoch/Papo/Marine
• Boy

[TeNofQuad]

Thanks for making the film. Legacy right here.

[ceviche666]

Thank you for this video...when I grew up we use to call it 'Brooklyn' and also 'Up Rockin' Thanks for clarifying some of the origins of this important but often overlooked part of B-Boying/Breaking/Hip Hop.

[bmuhamad]

Great you can see the love for their craft. They're having fun and getting exercise at the same time. Luv de history. Peace

[juniorbug01]

Respect !  Loved this one

[masterfreez]

dope!!!! thanx Fabel

[1984CiaHackersCrew]

true respect !!!

[E3808giants]

INCREDIBLE! MAHALO FABEL FOR BRINGING US A PIECE OF HISTORY THAT IS PRICELESS!  I WATCHED, LEARNED AND WILL PASS ON THIS KNOWLEDGE!

BIG UP TO ENOCH, PAPO AND MARINE BOY! CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE

_WRITER EAST3