2026 Newsletter
April
March 11 Mantis went live on Instagram at 3:30 PM with Rokafella and the founder of B-Flo Girls for a conversation connecting women across the breaking community. Good talk, real energy, and exactly the kind of dialogue that keeps the culture honest and growing.
March 12 Kwikstep taught a workshop in the Bronx, continuing the work of bringing knowledge directly into the community. Meanwhile, Rokafella received word about a potential Bronx Culture Night concert experience at Bronxlandia on May 2nd — more on that below.
March 14 — Breaking Grounds 10th Anniversary @ UVA
Mantis traveled down to Charlottesville, Virginia to judge at the 10th Anniversary of Breaking Grounds, hosted by Hooligans UVA at the O'Hill Forum. The event celebrated a full decade of UVA's signature Hip Hop event — 3v3 battles, cyphers, and breakers coming in from across the East Coast. Mantis also took the opportunity to share Bgirl Herstory with the Virginia and DMV scene, connecting with legacy crews and building new relationships along the way. Salute to the Virginia community for holding it down for ten years strong.
March 15–18 — Puerto Rico
Rokafella's time in Puerto Rico was full and meaningful. It started on March 15th with a deeply personal stop in Aguas Buenas — her family's hometown — where she led a healing movement workshop at the Casa de Arte y Cultura Francisco "Paquito" Diaz. Drawing on her Hip Hop experience and her Afro Boricua heritage, she guided participants through movement rooted in ancestral reconnection, using the rhythm of the drum as a foundation. She also got to walk the plaza, visit her maternal grandparents' home, and reconnect with family. Thank you to Melanie and the Cultura Borikua team for making it possible.
From there she headed to the conference, taking workshops on the 16th and 17th before presenting on Wednesday the 18th. One highlight: a somatic movement class that quickly turned into a full Hip Hop session. Prof. Rosemarie A. Roberts set off her own presentation with Afro Cuban steps done to House music — and Rokafella made noise because yeah, that deserved a reaction. She came back to New York full of notes, new connections, and affirmation for the work Full Circle has long been doing.
March 21 — Sister Cities @ Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo
Rokafella joined B-girls from NYC, Buffalo, and Toronto for Sister Cities, a free all-ages celebration of women in Hip Hop hosted at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. The afternoon featured the first ever Buffalo screening of All The Ladies Say, followed by a panel discussion with Rokafella, Le Geek CC, and Pretzo of Expand The Cypher, moderated by Schondra of Sneak Vibing Media. The program also included poetry, interactive dance activities, and a cypher with DJ Lisa Lux. Full Circle Souljahs was proud to be a supporting partner of this event.
March 25 Behind The Groove brought the celebration — a soulful night recognizing women in the culture. Congratulations to Mai Le (@layerhythm) and Loryanne (@loryane_lo), whose team took the win. The room was full of good music, good people, and the kind of love that reminds us why we do this.
March 26 — Legendary Ladies: Together We Shine @ Studio 6 Gallery
To close out Women's Month, Rokafella was among the all-women ensemble featured in Legendary Ladies: Together We Shine, a street art exhibition presented by the Graffiti Hall of Fame at Studio 6 Gallery. Vibrant, bold, and unapologetic — exactly how it should be. Proud to see Rokafella's name on that wall alongside so many powerful artists.
March 28 — Straight To The Point Vol. 3 @ 360 Flow Studio
360 Flow Breaking brought Straight To The Point back for its third volume, and the competition delivered in both the kids and adult categories. The event ran from 3pm to 10pm at 360 Flow Studio in Brooklyn, with 1v1 battles and prize money on the line. Congrats to the winners — Bboy Junski and J.A. Had — and big love to everyone who came out, competed, coached, and supported. Shout out to Mantis for holding it down on the judges panel alongside Ken Fury and Heatrock One.
Events like this are what keep the culture alive at the ground level — real battles, real community, real love.
March 31 All The Ladies Say screened at Sarah Lawrence College with a Q&A to follow. The conversation in the room got deep — students talked about freedom, becoming artists, navigating academia, and figuring out who they want to be once they leave. Real talk. If you haven't seen the film yet, find it at www.alltheladiessay.com.
Upcoming Full Circle and Affiliates Events:
- April 12: B-girl conversation at the Bronx Historical Society for the When the Bronx Moved exhibit — featuring OG B-girls Doo Wop, Sha-Rock, and Peaches, moderated by Rokafella
- May 2: Bronx Culture Night — Rokafella presents a concert experience at Bronxlandia featuring Kwikstep and the band
- May 9: Outdoor site-specific performance with CUNY at 149th Street and Third Avenue
- May 17–18: Time Machine Squad — Express Your Skills, Puerto Rico
- June 20: Fish Parade at The Point CDC
- August: Graffiti Hall of Fame
- Choreographer's Carnival
- The GoodFoot Collective – 4 The Love of It
- Circle at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
- Retumba La Roka
Affiliated Organizations
10K MOVEMENT - Cleveland OH Lords of the Land July25th/26th
HOME | FuriousStylesCrew Phoenix, AZ
The Good Foot Arts Collective Seattle, WA
Time Machine Squad | Facebook Canovans, PR
Community for Urban Dance & Art | CudaCulture Jersey City, NJ
Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to check out the effort of our partners nationwide (some of which are listed above) as they keep their local legends and young generations connected and co powering into the future.
www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com
www.Alltheladiessay.com Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally
@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking
www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.
March
February 13
Kwikstep traveled to the University of New Mexico for community engagement and education work connected to the Breakin Hearts event. He spent time with UNM dance students, connected with local breaking community leaders, and led a workshop for kids.
This is how the culture spreads the right way. Real exchange, real listening, and real building across generations. Much love to the Albuquerque community for welcoming him in and keeping the dialogue moving beyond NYC.
February 18
We took it back to our 2019 Hip Hop Meets House 2nd edition at WallWorks on Bruckner Blvd. Featuring Kwik, Kaleaf, Crikit, Peaches, LaRoka, Just Sole and Queen Danita, that night was about unity between scenes that grew side by side. Supported by the Bronx Council on the Arts with artwork by TATS CRU, it still stands as a reminder of how strong the culture gets when we build together.
February 19
We revisited our Kwik2Rok episode featuring Grandmaster Caz and DJ Melstar. Even two years later, the message stays timely. The conversation centered on staying true to Hip Hop, protecting the culture, and understanding the responsibility that comes with longevity.
Some episodes deserve another listen. When pioneers speak, we listen.
February 20
Mantis hosted another Bgirl Herstory Live session, this time with Candy Bloise to talk about her new podcast Cafecito con Candy and to share more of her bgirl journey. Women telling their own stories in their own voices will always matter. If you have not tapped in yet, show love, follow the work, and support the platform.
February 21
Flonetik was out in Boston judging and teaching at Pack The House presented by NUBreakers. The format was 1v1 Juggernaut with the top 16 seeded into 3 to smoke groups, ending in a final battle for the cash prize.
Beyond the battles, what stood out was the exchange. Flonetik shared knowledge with the next generation, pushed them through drills, and gave them a taste of what the training looks like at 360 Flow. Salute to the NUBreakers staff for holding a strong event and keeping the youth engaged.
February 28
Rokafella joined the opening of a new exhibit at the Museum of Bronx History exploring dance cultures in the Bronx from 1970 to 1984. Salsa, Hustle, Rocking, Burning, Breakin, Disco, Boogying and more were highlighted through rare photos, memorabilia, oral histories, and video footage.
It was powerful to see the Bronx telling its own story. The history was in the room, and the legacy continues to be preserved with care and respect.
Upcoming Full Circle and Affiliates Events:
- March 25: Rocka Jamez birthday event, Dance Dance Dance at Le Bain NYC
- March 26: Behind The Groove presents All The Ladies in the House
- March 28: 360 Flow Breaking’s Straight to the Point
- March 28: Rocka Jamez birthday event, Roundz of Flame x Friends of Ghana x Hot 97 battles and party event
- March 29: Rocka Jamez birthday event, MoreVibesPlease x Reggae Brunch - LDN
- March 31 at 1:00 PM: Public screening of All the Ladies Say at Sarah Lawrence College, with Q&A
- April 12: B-girl conversation with the Bronx Historical Society for When the Bronx Moved, featuring Doo Wop, Sha-Rock, and Peaches, moderated by Rokafella
- May 2: Performance with Kwikstep and the band at Bronxlandia
- May 9: Performance with CUNY at 149th Street and Third Avenue
- May 17 to 18: Time Machine Squad - Express Your Skills in Puerto Rico
- June 20: Fish Parade at The Point CDC
- Choreographer’s Carnival
- The GoodFoot Collective - 4 The Love of It
- Graffiti Hall of Fame
- Circle at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
- Retumba La Roka
Affiliated Organizations
10K MOVEMENT - Cleveland OH Lords of the Land July25th/26th
HOME | FuriousStylesCrew Phoenix, AZ
The Good Foot Arts Collective Seattle, WA
Time Machine Squad | Facebook Canovans, PR
Community for Urban Dance & Art | CudaCulture Jersey City, NJ
Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to check out the effort of our partners nationwide (some of which are listed above) as they keep their local legends and young generations connected and co powering into the future.
www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com
www.Alltheladiessay.com Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally
@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking
www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.
February
Upcoming:
January 9: Rokafella speaking at Bronx APAP
January 17: The Collective Vol 3 (kids breaking competition) by our company dancer Flonetik and his organizations 360 Flow Breaking, and NY Collective
February: The first
Behind The Groove of the year!
May 16: NYC Dance Parade
Spring: Time Machine Squad - Express Your Skills
Spring: Choreographer's Carnival
Fall: The GoodFoot Collective - 4 The Love of It
Fall: Graffiti Hall of Fame
Fall: Full Circle at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
Fall: Retumba La Roka
Affiliated Organizations
10K MOVEMENT - Cleveland OH Lords of the Land July25th/26th
HOME | FuriousStylesCrew Phoenix, AZ
The Good Foot Arts Collective Seattle, WA
Time Machine Squad | Facebook Canovans, PR
Community for Urban Dance & Art | CudaCulture Jersey City, NJ
Check out the United Hip Hop Vanguard website to check out the effort of our partners nationwide (some of which are listed above) as they keep their local legends and young generations connected and co powering into the future.
www.unitedhiphopvanguard.com
www.Alltheladiessay.com Veteran b-girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia’s first documentary film ALL THE LADIES SAY features the work of female breakdancers in the United States, including Aiko, Baby Love, Beta, Lady Champ, Severe and Vendetta. This film raises awareness of the female presence in Hip-hop and promotes the growth of this dance community in the United States and internationally
@360FlowBreaking by Bboy Flonetik, Educating the youth about the art of Breaking
www.bgirlherstory.wixsite.com Founded by Bgirl Mantis in 2020, Girl Herstory is a project that documents the stories of old school and new school Bgirl generations from the limelight to the underground.