IN CINEMA

YOU CAN’T ERASE ME: ALIEN NESS and The Mighty Zulu Kings
Screening: Thursday, March 27th 7PM
Tickets: $15 General Admission / $7 Reduced Price

Co-presented with Hip-Hop Education Center

Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley, 2024, 51 mins

Growing up in the Bronx in the 1970's, legendary bboy Alien Ness was no stranger to the school of hard knocks. Coming up in the epicenter of hip hop, Alien Ness was inspired by breakdancing and got his start in the industry when he had a chance encounter with another bboy legend, Mr. Wave of The New York City Breakers. Alien Ness garnered a name for himself coming up through the ranks and went on to lead The Mighty Zulu Kings. Under the leadership of Alien Ness, The Mighty Zulu Kings gained a reputation for being one of the most revered bboy crews in breakdancing with esteblished chapters in 10 states and 14 countries.

Legendary breakdancer Alien Ness garnered world renowned recognition for being one of the top breakdancers in Hip Hop History. After being knighted by Afrika Bambaataa to lead The Mighty Zulu Kings, the legendary crew amassed a reputation for being one of the most revered bboy crews in breakdancing. Alien Ness also attributes the success of his crew to the brotherhood that he found in the outlaw biker world. Their influence of family and resilience fueled a fire of fearlessness in The Mighty Zulu Kings that solidified their legacy with established chapters in 10 states and 14 countries.

Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley is a life long Dancer, and has been an Educator for 42 years. Born and raised in the BX, his movement style consists of  waving, popping, and ticking… and embodying Hip Hop. As a passionate NYC Breakers crew member, studying the art of “Beat Street”, and “Graffiti Rock”, the iconic crew has danced for 3 presidents and even Kings and Queens. He believes that Hip hop has done a lot of wonders for his own personal and professional development and for the world, and that “we can’t be erased!”

Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley