Bboy Speedy Legs, born Ricardo Fernandez Jr, in Havana, Cuba, is widely accredited for creating the blueprint for competitive breaking competitions in the United States…

His lifelong mission was always to get the art form of breaking recognized as an athletic sport. Raised in Miami with ties to NYC. He has been the driving force of the Florida Bboy scene since the 1980s, and he’s considered one of the leading Hip Hop Dance innovators in the world, due to his contributions to co-founding the B-boy Masters Pro-Am & Hip Hop Elements. Speedy has over 40 years of experience as a professional dancer & choreographer. His performances include motion pictures, the off-Broadway show Jam On The Groove, & countless concerts alongside great artists such as Run DMC, Afrika Bambaataa, Kool Herc, Wu-Tang Clan, Mos-Def, Beaine Man, & Buju Banton. In 2003, he was hired by Wyclef to choreograph & perform in the opening show of the SOURCE AWARDS Live on BET. During his long career, Mr. Fernandez has made numerous media appearances on ESPN, UPN, NBC, Univision, Telemundo, The New York Times, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, Stress, Source, Rap Pages, Blaze Magazine, The Miami New Times & hundreds of websites.

Mr. Fernandez was also the first B-Boy to work with the NAACP. Once the host of his own radio show and a DJ since 1987, Richard was constantly working as an entertainer & deeply involved with the community. Mr. Fernandez spent 25+ years teaching dance classes to underprivileged children & young adults at centers like the Hollywood Police Athletic League, The Boys & Girls Club, and various Miami recreation centers. Local newspapers & television stations have done story after story about his efforts to keep kids off the streets & involved in positive recreational activities.

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