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If Cities Could Dance
East Bay Hip-Hop Dance in Richmond, CA
Season 2
Episode 3
For the members of the dance troupe, Richmond’s heyday isn’t resigned to its rich WWII-era history. All born and raised in the East Bay city, the dancers perform a mixture of styles influenced by krumping, hip-hop moves, African dance and modern ballet.
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