Dance Mogul Magazine honoring those that came before us, preserving our culture by giving a voice to those that made a way for us to succeed, bridging the generational gap of the arts with education, fitting right in line with our purpose of “Inspiring Self Empowerment” We had the chance to get an exclusive with the one and only Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers, also known as Turbo from the Box Office Dance Phenomenon “Breakin”
Freedom Williams, Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers, & Darrin Dewitt Henson
With an extensive resume and a positive reputation that Michael has built over the years he is now ready share his knowledge with the youth to inspire them to take dance to the next level.
Anthony AntBoogie Rue II, Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers, ShockaLock, Kangol Kid, and Peaches Rodriguez.
Workshop at Broadway Dance Center 6/16/2013
Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers (born November 13, 1967) is an American dancer and actor known for his role as “Turbo” in the 1984 cult classic film Breakin’ and the 1984 hit sequel Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo. In both movies he is credited as Boogaloo Shrimp, a name that remains inextricably linked to the Hollywood phase of popping, boogaloo and robot dancing also the freestyle art of b-boying. During the height of the popularity of those movies, he and other dancers from the film were prominently featured in the music video for Chaka Khan’s song “I Feel for You” and other notable Hollywood projects.
Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers Resume:
2013 I Got Soul (short)
James Brown (voice)
1999 Dudley Do-Right
Dancer
1994 Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
Dancer
1991-1994 Family Matters (TV series)
Urkelbot / Emile
– The Psycho Twins (1994) … Emile (as Michael ‘Shrimp’ Chambers)
– Robo-Nerd II (1992) … Urkelbot (as Michael ‘Shrimp’ Chambers)
– Robo-Nerd (1991) … Urkelbot (as Michael ‘Shrimp’ Chambers)
– Ice Station Winslow (1991) (as Michael ‘Shrimp’ Chambers)
1991 Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
Good Robot Bill (as Michael ‘Shrimp’ Chambers)
1990-1991 Fox’s Fun House (TV series)
M.C. Mike – Announcer
– Episode dated 13 April 1991 (1991) … M.C. Mike – Announcer
– Episode #3.7 (1990) … M.C. Mike – Announcer
– Episode #3.6 (1990) … M.C. Mike – Announcer
– Episode #3.5 (1990) … M.C. Mike – Announcer
– Episode #3.4 (1990) … M.C. Mike – Announcer
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1987 The Dom DeLuise Show (TV series)
Michael Chambers (1987-1988)
1984 Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo
Turbo (as Michael ‘Boogaloo Shrimp’ Chambers)
1984 Breakin’
Turbo (as Michael ‘Boogaloo Shrimp’ Chambers) / Tony (as Michael ‘Boogaloo Shrimp’ Chambers)
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1991-1992 Family Matters (TV series) (robot choreographer – 2 episodes)
– Robo-Nerd II (1992) (robot choreographer)
– Robo-Nerd (1991) (robot choreographer)
1990 Do the Bartman (TV short) (choreographer)
Animation Department (1 title)
1995 Casper (animation ghost references)
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2010 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Aloha to Lost (2010) … Himself (as Michael ‘Boogaloo Shrimp’ Chambers)
1986 Star Search (TV series)
Himself – Dance Challenger
– Episode #3.20 (1986) … Himself – Dance Challenger
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2010 Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (video documentary)
Himself
