The Crew Code

Founded in 1983, the Renegade Rockers are as much a part of San Francisco culture as the Giants or 49ers. Passing the signature Renegade style from generation to generation keeps the crew evolving over decades. Their code is tradition.

Founded in 1999, the Pockemon Crew put themselves on the breakdancing map with high energy power moves that can't be touched. Lilou profiles his home crew and helps them put on a classic battle event to help revitalize the scene in Lyon, France.

Founded in 2001, San Diego's Rock So Fresh crew is made up of a wide range of dancers who all revel in the spirit of the cypher, the circular gathering of dance where style can be expressed. For RSF, it's not about the trophies, it's about community.

Kev Renegade lived through the lowest point in the UK b-boy scene, when it was more of a punchline than a powerhouse. Rather than surrender to apathy, Kev formed the Soul Mavericks and fought for 10 years to get the respect London dancers deserved.

The Midwest style of breakdancing was pioneered by Phaze II, a crew started at the dawn of the b-boy movement. Founding member Wicked Delgado has seen the crew's peaks and valleys, but when he was diagnosed with lymphoma, the crew changed forever.

Established 2005 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, the Ruggeds are the forward thinkers of the Euro breaking scene. Their code is progress.