Hip Hop at The Empire

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Originally uploaded by Charrmer.

It was a strange night somehow. I've shot at the Empire so many times now I can't even count the number but tonight he floor was wide open, cleared entirely with lots of people but only in the periphery. Usually there are pockets of people all over. Not this time. The headlining act was Digable Planets. Finally a DJ started spinning some tunes and a few brave souls had to get their ya ya's out in the form of hip hop dancing, similar to the break dancing of old. One by one a handful of people took their place in the center of the floor and showed deft skill dancing, spinning, gymnastics, amazing footwork. How many hours do they have to be in front of a mirror practicing to do what they do? It's impressive!