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Popin' Pete

Electric Boogaloo Legend

Late 20th centuryContemporaryUnited States

Why They Matter

He helped create one of the foundational street dance styles that influenced all of hip-hop dance culture and pop music choreography worldwide.

Known For

Electric BoogaloosPopping originatorElectric boogaloo styleGlobal workshops
Hip-HopSocial Dance

Biography

Timothy Earl Solomon, known as Popin' Pete, is a founding member of the Electric Boogaloos and one of the originators of popping and the electric boogaloo style.

As a innovator, performer, cultural preserver and teacher active during the Late 20th century and Contemporary eras, Popin' left an indelible mark on Hip-Hop, Social Dance across United States. They are particularly remembered for Electric Boogaloos, Popping originator, Electric boogaloo style.

Legacy & Impact

He helped create one of the foundational street dance styles that influenced all of hip-hop dance culture and pop music choreography worldwide.

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