Group members
Brandon Breaux
Brandon Breaux aka Bbourne is from the south side of Chicago and has been break dancing for seven years. "Break dancing is the ultimate form of self expression in my opinion, and that's why I am passionate about it" he comments. Interested in the preservation of Hip Hop one of Brandon's main goals is to represent break dancing in its true form and educate audiences through performance and instruction. In addition to this Brandon is a graphic artist/illustrator and designer using these talents to communicate his interests, his love, and his talents.
Jonathan St. Clair
Jonathan St. Clair known to the Hiphop dance world as -Midnight- is a dancer choreographer, instructor, acrobat, trend setter, as well as the Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Stick and Move Dance Crew. During his career the gifted 22 year old has been dancing since 1994 and has performed across the country, taught and implemented programs with Chicago Public Schools and private schools alike, the University of Chicago, Loyola University at Chicago, the Chicago Park District, also with various Youth, Community, and national organizations. As a leader and innovator of the Hiphop dance movement, Jonathan (Midnight) uses the of art of dance as a vehicle to cultivate discipline, self-worth, self-confidence, self-respect, and love, for ourselves as well as others. As the Minister of Enlightenment for the University of Hiphop, he promotes real Hiphop “Healthy Independent People Helping Other People!”in all it’s positivity.
Pierre king
Pierre has been performing with Stick and Move Dance crew since the summer of 2006. His interest in bboying started after learning about the 5 elements of hip hop and being in love with the culture. Pierre had been doing gymnastics since he was a kid, playing in the park and doing flips off of swings and obstacles, but didn't actually start bboying until he met a high school friend that was skilled in the art. This allowed him to make that transition from an admirer to a participant in the art of bboying. From then on he began to practice on his craft and work to become a recognized bboy in the culture. In addition to working with Stick and Move Dance Crew Pierre has also worked with the Jesse White Tumbling Team and has been a member since May 1996.
Julius Armour
Julius Armour Jr. has been with Stick and Move since it's conception. At first when they were the Point Breakers then the transition to Nightcrawlerz. But his hip-hop journey starts far before that. Born an '80s baby he had no choice but to embrace the culture of hip-hop. As a young tike he was thoroughly introduced to the scene his older siblings and cousins. They watched every b-boy movie there was while trying every move there was. Since the '90s brought in a whole new kind of dancing his style became "ol skool." Soon enough though he entered many dance competitions with his siblings. Showcasing his poppin' style and also lockin' in his repertoire along with his floorworks he kept the culture moving. When he attended Kenwood Academy High School he came in contact with others who shared his same love of the art. Soon they performed in talent shows. People saw their skills and were amazed. In 2000 he graduated from high school but kept with his dance. He as well as others hoped to bring healthy, uplifting fun to the world. So today he is part of that very group. Stick and Move, now joined by a few new members, is the dream of not only his crew. Now everyone in the bonafide hip-hop community shares their love for bettering themselves. 2007 has rolled around and he is ready to take it to another level. Make sure you check him out.
Monternez Buckley
Monternez "Monty" Buckley is a born performer. Known to the Hip Hop world as "B-Boy Freedom", he has been choreographing and performing since 1995. He began break dancing, popping and locking in 1999. He is currently the Co-Artistic Director of Stick and Move.
Monternez has been instructing authentic Hip Hop dance, Street Funk, Break dance, and Reggaeton/Dancehall classes and workshops for five years. He got his start by teaching with Jonathan St. Clair in the University of Hip Hop. He uses his love and passion for dance as a tool to encourage, motivate, and enlighten the world about the true positive aspects of Hip Hop culture. "We must continue to uplift our culture to show the world true Hip Hop beyond the stereotypes portrayed in mass media."
