In Mexico City, when cars are stopped at a red light, it is common to see people rush into the intersection to dazzle those waiting in their cars with a quick performance. After showing off their skills, they solicit tips from the audience. I've seen fire dancers and juggling clowns, but today for the first time I saw break dancers. It gives the term street dancer a whole new meaning because these boys were literally dancing on the street. Pictured above is Cesar, he is a student at a prepa (high school). When he is not at school, he earns money break dancing. He told me that this is his only form of income. He doesn't earn much money during the week, but on weekends he dances in the historic area of Tlalpan where he usually earns a little more money. I will be stopping by to see Cesar and his friends perform, so there will be more pictures and stories from Mexico City's break dancers to come.
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