# The Floor Lords Crew

## Who We Are
The Floor Lords are one of the longest-running hip hop breaking crews in the world, founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1981. Two rival breaking crews merged into one unified force — the Floor Lords. For 45 years they have represented Boston hip hop through performance, competition, film, and community education.

## Facts
- Founded: 1981, Boston MA
- Official Floor Lords Day: August 6 (proclaimed by the former Mayor of Boston)
- Base: Boston / Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Contact: floorlordsboston@gmail.com | 857.488.2888

## Film & Media Credits
- Krush Groove (1985)
- Step Up 3D (2000s)
- In The Heights (2010s)

## Notable Performances
Performed alongside RUN DMC, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and many more artists across decades of shows and events.

## Brand Collaborations
- Saucony — official breakdance sneaker collaboration (first ever)
- Red Bull
- Converse
- Puma
- Reebok
- Tommy Hilfiger

## Theatre
- Floor Lore (1999) — original theatre show telling the story of hip hop dance from the inside

## FL Studio
The Floor Lords operated FL Studio, a professional breaking and hip hop dance training space located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

## 45th Anniversary
The Floor Lords 45th Anniversary Weekend takes place September 11-13, 2026 in Boston.
- Downtown Throwdown — breaking battle open to all
- Mass Appeal — community showcase

## Social Media
- Instagram: @floorlordsboston
- Facebook: FloorLordsBoston

## Website
https://www.floorlords.org