Dancing since the youthful age of 3yrs old, Daniel Haywood, known as BRAVEMONK in the Hip-Hop community, is an eclectic, passionate and energetic soul, whose dance was inspired by Gung-Fu (Martial Arts), his older siblings and various street dance styles. As an Artist, Performer, Choreographer and Educator BRAVEMONK has traveled throughout the U.S. and Internationally speaking, judging, hosting, dancing and teaching at many cultural Hip-Hop events. He has worked closely with the University of Hip Hop, Temple of Hip Hop, Urban Arts in Action Movement, Hip Hop Congress, the Universal Zulu Nation and the U.S.A. States Department. Over the last 15yrs BraveMonk has dedicated his energy towards understanding the origins, developing concepts and mastering the foundations of Hip-Hop’s cultural dance form known as B-Boying/Breakin while also putting a focus into other aspects such as; Freestyle, House, Hip Hop, Choreography, Movement, Music, Health & Fitness through BRAVE MOVEMENT™ & BRAVE MOVEMENT DANCE™..

* Daniel “BRAVEMONK” Haywood is a member of Chicago’s legendary and internationally recognized breaking crew, Phaze II – Crosstown Crew (Est. 1982). He is also a founding member, active leader, mentor and performer of Awesome Style Konnection (A.S.K.), as well as F.E.W. Collective; an Artist collective that believes in the power of art to engage, educate, and inspire & most recently a member of brother crew & All style + Artist Collective ALKEMY.

* Daniel “BRAVEMONK” Haywood viewed as a Cultural Ambassador to many is also a founding contributor & the Co-Host of Power Style Radio an Internet Radio Show & AM Station for Bboys/Bgirls, Urban Dance & Hip Hop Culture.

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