Michael Chambers
| Michael Chambers | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 13, 1967 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Boogaloo Shrimp |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer |
| Years active | 1983-present |
| Known for | Tony "Turbo" in Breakin' Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo |
| Website | http://www.boogalooshrimp.com |
Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers (born November 13, 1967) is an American dancer and actor known for his role as "Turbo" in the 1984 cult film Breakin' and the its sequel Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. In both movies he is credited as Boogaloo Shrimp, a name that remains linked to the Hollywood phase of popping, boogaloo and robot dancing, as well as the freestyle art of b-boying. During the height of the popularity of those movies, Chambers, along with his Breakin' co-star Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quiñones and other dancers from the film, was prominently featured in the 1984 music video for Chaka Khan's song "I Feel for You".
Born in Long Beach, California, Chambers is the youngest of four. He grew up in a small town, but a community with a diverse mix of ethnic groups and cultures. Initially, he formulated his style of dance through his interest in fantasy and sci-fi television shows, including the work of Ray Harryhausen and other stop-motion experts. He credits his older brother with introducing him to the "moonwalk", a move he would later perfect, and share with pop superstar Michael Jackson.
While still a teenager, Chambers' older brother would take him to a local pier where he would perform his moves for money. He claims to have earned hundreds of dollars through his street performances. To solve the problem of anonymity, Chambers' sister gave him a jacket that read "Mike aka Boogaloo Shrimp", his street dancing name. Chambers' dancing would increasingly draw the attention of promoters, and particularly Adolpho "Shabba Doo" Quinones, who was seeking to form a new dance troupe after the breakup of his previous group, The Lockers.
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