A conversation with Henry Link, a Hip Hop dance legend and pioneer, on the highlights of his life such as his time working with Michael Jackson in "Remember The Time," and the origins of Elite Force Crew. We also talked about his childhood before Hip Hop was coined, the legendary Studio 54 Club, and interactions with Buddha Stretch & Caleaf Sellers. We also did a battle analysis of overseas events such as LineUp Battle & Summer Dance Forever.

Henry Link grew up in the projects of Brooklyn. The first time his eyes landed on the art form happened he watched his second oldest sister get down to the beat. Shortly after Locking, Popping, Freestyle, Breaking appeared, Henry became fascinated by these styles of dance. He became determined to master these techniques of dancing by practicing relentlessly regardless of any mistake that may have challenged him. In no time his natural ability to dance started to show. With a bit of confidence he entered many local talent shows and won most of them. At the age of 18 after Graduating from Canarsie High School, opportunity knocked on his door when he met Rosie Perez. After meeting Miss Perez, his career in dance & choreography started to take flight. His dedication finally started paying off when his style of dance landed him in the music videos of Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey. Today, as a founding member of Elite Force Crew. Henry has become one of the world's most charismatic figures in the art of freestyle dancing and naturally, one of Brooklyn finest!

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