HIP HOP VIEW

By Joseph “PSUNO” Zimmerer

There is hope for a younger generation of hip hop dancers in Modesto. I recently caught up with Grim Boogie, a member of the Modesto Fire Squad, and got some insight on how this young man became so active, dancing and competing in some of the biggest battles in the world.

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Grim What’s Poppin!?

( Dad Pun Landed ) in the future I plan to compete in bigger events internationally and eventually start teaching people how to be a dope popper.

How long have you been dancing?

I’ve been dancing since I was 6 years old. I used to try to imitate Michael Jackson as a kid when my family would play his music videos. I’m 20 years old now and I never stopped dancing so about 14 years!

What are some things that influence your style?

Some things that influence my style are other dancers specifically the Electric Boogaloos. One of my crew mates TekBoi, who’s another dancer from Modesto, has also influenced my style a lot.

Tell us when you started taking dancing seriously ?

I started taking dancing seriously in the end of 2018 when I was introduced to the battle scene. It was just a lot of fun and I wanted to see how far I could take it.

I see you have entered quite a few competitions that last couple years. Were there any events that really stood out?

Freestyle Session! That’s the one that stood out to me the most. Everyone there has the same goals and it just feels like a world of dance once you enter the venue. It gets you the more recognition from the popping scene than most if not all of the other competitions in the country. It’s also a great opportunity to compete against some of the best dancers.

What does the future hold for Grim Boogie?

Where can we catch up with you? Social Media Links? Catch up with me on Instagram where I post all of my battles @grimboogie_