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Adolfo Quinones(1955-2020)

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The Godfather of Street Dance
Kevin Laird is a Beverly Hills school teacher by day and a mystery man by night. Using his lambada dance moves to first earn the kid's respect and acceptance, Kevin then teaches them academics. But when a jealous student exposes Kevin's double life, his two worlds collide, threatening his job and reputation.
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Lambada (1990)
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Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to the west coast (Los Angeles) in the early 70s. He's one of the forefathers of hip-hop dancing, "The Original Lockers" and was an Original Soul Train Gang member in the 70s and early 80s. The Lockers are famously known for pioneering "Locking." Shabba-Doo also starred in the 80s classic dance films "Breakin', and Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo, and the 1990 film Lambada. He's an award-winning musical theater choreographer, and director. He's choreographed for Lionel Richie, Madonna, Luther Vandross, and Jamie Kennedy's MTV show, "Blowin' Up" to name a few. He also served as the associate choreographer and lead dancer for the 78th Annual Academy Awards, performing with first time Oscar winners, "Three Six Mafia" and Taraji P. Henson for their performance of, "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp."

The ever-evolving Shabba-Doo has set his sights on new horizons. He has several projects in development including a theatrical feature dance film, Battle for the Streets, a reality-dance competition television series, and "Planet Dance," a reality series focused on global dance. Shabba-Doo's recent choreography projects include the Yari Film Group production "Kickin' It Old Skool," starring Jamie Kennedy, now on DVD, and headlining two instructional dance films and two accompanying music videos for On Q Media Group. He currently serves as a member of the Artifacts, Exhibits and Preservation Committee for the Hip Hop Hall of Fame set to open in the Bronx in 2020. Shabba-Doo is writing his autobiography, The King of Crenshaw: Rise of Shabba-Doo the Dance Forefather of Hip Hop which will look at the history of Hip Hop through the lens of his career.
BornMay 11, 1955
DiedDecember 29, 2020(65)
BornMay 11, 1955
DiedDecember 29, 2020(65)
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Michael Chambers, Lucinda Dickey, and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Lucinda Dickey and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Lucinda Dickey and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Lucinda Dickey and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Michael Chambers, Lucinda Dickey, and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Lucinda Dickey and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Lucinda Dickey and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Lucinda Dickey and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Adolfo Quinones

Known for

Michael Chambers, Lucinda Dickey, and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' (1984)
Breakin'
5.8
  • Ozone
  • Orlando(as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones)
  • 1984
Michael Chambers, Lucinda Dickey, and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
5.1
  • Ozone(as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones)
  • 1984
Tango & Cash (1989)
Tango & Cash
6.4
  • Dancer(as Shabba-Doo)
  • 1989
Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat (1993)
Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat
7.1
  • Actor
  • 1993

Credits

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Actor

  • Option Zero (2016)
    Option Zero
  • The Hotel (2013)
    The Hotel
  • Steel Frontier (1995)
    Steel Frontier
  • Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat (1993)
    Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat
  • The Sitter (1991)
    The Sitter
    • (as Shabba-Doo)
  • Deadly Dancer (1990)
    Deadly Dancer
    • (as Shabba-Doo)
  • Melora Hardin and J. Eddie Peck in Lambada (1990)
    Lambada
    • (as Shabba Doo)
  • Christina Applegate, David Faustino, Katey Sagal, and Ed O'Neill in Married... with Children (1987)
    Married... with Children
    • (as Shabba-Doo)
  • Tango & Cash (1989)
    Tango & Cash
    • (as Shabba-Doo)
  • Kids Incorporated (1984)
    Kids Incorporated
    • (as Shabbadoo)
  • Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in Miami Vice (1984)
    Miami Vice
    • (as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones)
  • Michael Chambers, Lucinda Dickey, and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
    Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
    • (as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones)
  • Chaka Khan: I Feel for You (1984)
    Chaka Khan: I Feel for You
  • Michael Chambers, Lucinda Dickey, and Adolfo Quinones in Breakin' (1984)
    Breakin'
    • (as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones)
  • Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu (1980)
    Xanadu
    • (uncredited)

Additional Crew

  • The Kings of Crenshaw (2017)
    The Kings of Crenshaw
  • Jamie Kennedy, Bobby Lee, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., and Maria Menounos in Kickin' It Old Skool (2007)
    Kickin' It Old Skool
    • (as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quiñones)
  • Blowin' Up (2006)
    Blowin' Up
  • Prom Pudendum
    • (as Shabba-Doo Quinones)
  • Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat (1993)
    Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat
  • Melora Hardin and J. Eddie Peck in Lambada (1990)
    Lambada
    • (uncredited)
  • Madonna: Who's That Girl - Live in Japan (1987)
    Madonna: Who's That Girl - Live in Japan
    • (as Shabba Doo)
  • Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy (1987)
    Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy
    • (as Shabba Doo)

Director

  • The Kings of Crenshaw (2017)
    The Kings of Crenshaw
  • Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat (1993)
    Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat

Videos8

SHABBAD-DOO:  Option Zero Teaser Trailer
Demo Reel 1:04
SHABBAD-DOO: Option Zero Teaser Trailer
SHABBA-DOO:  Option Zero - Sgt. Hunter's Favor
Demo Reel 0:47
SHABBA-DOO: Option Zero - Sgt. Hunter's Favor
SHABBA-DOO:  Option Zero - War Room pt. 1
Demo Reel 1:02
SHABBA-DOO: Option Zero - War Room pt. 1
SHABBA-DOO:  Option Zero - War Room pt. 2
Demo Reel 1:35
SHABBA-DOO: Option Zero - War Room pt. 2
Shabba-Doo:  The Hotel
Demo Reel 1:09
Shabba-Doo: The Hotel
Official Trailer
Trailer 1:10
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 1:44
Official Trailer
Breakin'
Trailer 1:39
Breakin'

Personal details

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    • Official Site
    • May 11, 1955
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • December 29, 2020
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(Arteriosclerosis)
    • Lela RochonDecember 12, 1982 - 1987 (divorced)
  • (May 20 to June 25, 1989) He choreographed Bill Cain's play, "Stand-Up Tragedy," in a world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Michael DeLorenzo in the cast. Ron Link was director.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    His father, Adolfo, Sr., was Puerto Rican while his mother, Ruth McDaniel, was African-American with roots in Mississippi.
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