Founder / Executive Director

Steve Lunger graduated from Temple University with a Psychology Major, and is a certified Teaching Artist through Columbia University Teacher's college.

A skilled dancer, lecturer, educator, and event organizer, Steve is passionate about empowering youth and the Hip Hop community.

Founder/ Artistic Director

Mark Wong loves Breaking as much as he loves teaching. A Haverford College graduate, Metal is also a certified Teaching Artist, studying at the University of the Arts and Columbia University's Teacher's College.

He is the lead Breaking instructor at MoveMakers Philly, and also independently pursues his own artistic performance endeavors.

Director of Operations

Ben Barnes is a 5x world champion with experience as a competitor, judge, and teacher in over 15 countries.

A former sponsored athlete with Monster Energy, he has cemented his place as one of the most accomplished and respected bboys in the world today. He also serves as an Elite Athlete Representative for Breaking For Gold USA and is playing a vital role in the introduction of breaking to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

Teaching Artist

A seasoned Competitor, stage performer, teacher, martial artist, AND personal trainer— Valme brings his unique personality and skillset to the HHF team with consistent excellence.

Teaching artist

Jay Jao has decades of competition and performance experience. Both his dance style and teaching style are explosively entertaining and effective.

Fluent in many dance styles , Rukkus is a threat on the floor and an indispensable asset to the HHF team.

Teaching Artist

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Tarrell Edwards is an amazing performer, educator, and dance competitor.

Representing Illadelph Phlave and DSTRY Crew, Breeze travels and competes both nationally and internationally when he’s not breaking with HHF.