About Us
The founding members of Break it Down are also key members of a Hip-Hop oriented company called Back to the Underground (B2DU). Since 1999, B2DU has substantially evolved from a Toronto Bboy event organization to a well known and respected, authentic Hip-Hop association with networks across the globe. B2DU exposes and invigorates Bboy culture, serving as a catalyst for the Canadian B-Boy industry and sparking rapid growth both within the culture and all the industries surrounding it. While maintaining its grassroots credibility, B2DU brings quality street dance to the professional stage. Taking the elements of the B2DU vision and putting focus on the youth; investing time, assisting them in finding a passion and guiding them to making positive lifestyle choices through the enriching art that is B-Boying. Enters Break it Down, formed in the summer of 2008 to assimilate all outreach and education activities previously managed by B2DU and to develop new performance works. The artistic staff of Break it Down is comprised of B-Boy/Hip-Hop Artists all under the age of 29. Break it Down received not-for-profit incorporation status in December 2008 and is currently in the process of attaining charitable status as well.

c/o Dance Umbrella of Ontario
490 Adeliade St W -201
Toronto ON, M5V 1T2

Blake Reid
President

Tin Pham
Treasurer

Susan Pham
Secretary

Lee Pham
Artistic Director

Jon Reid
Artistic Director


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Our Mission
Break It Down is a youth led not-for-profit organization that connects youth to professional artists and artists to development opportunities. Break It Down promotes positive lifestyles by exposing authentic hip hop through empowering education programs and inspirational productions that celebrate diversity and creative abilities.