Prince Riko, 19, and Cashew Washington, 17, perform "flexing," also called "bone breaking," at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station in New York City. Riko and Washington, both originally from East New York, currently perform on subways and street corners with their dance crew, Lyve Tyme.
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Cashew Washington performs on an uptown A train in New York City. Washington has been dancing for 6 years.
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Ace Phantom performs on an uptown A train as Cashew Washington cheers him on.
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The dance crew Lyve Tyme poses in Times Square. Riko, 2nd from right, makes a hand gesture referring to PYB, which is his music group. Washington, right, gestures for his "Lite feet" dance group. Lite feet is another popular street performance dance which involves hopping and hat tricks.
Kid Zoom, 18, performs "lite feet" in Times Square, New York City.
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Kid Zoom performs on uptown A train.
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Kid Zoom performs on uptown A train.
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Kid Zoom counts donations collected on the train after the crew performs in New York City.
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Cashew Washington window shops in Times Square, New York City.
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Cashew Washington, Ace Phantom, and Kid Zoom practice "flexing" waiting for the A train at Broadway Junction, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Prince Riko flexes on an uptown A train in New York City.
Cashew Washington practices flexing in Turtle Bay, New York City. "The reason why I love being a dancer so much is because I am allowed to freely express myself and expose my artistry in a way that entertains and inspires others," Washington said. "I believe the world would be a better place if everyone danced a bit more."
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