Short answers, pulled from the story.
DJ Kool Herc started the hip-hop dance movement in 1973 by extending instrumental breaks of funk records into long rhythmic loops. This innovation created a canvas for what would become breaking and established the terms b-boy and b-girl.
Don Campbell created the locking dance style in 1969 in Los Angeles. He popularized the style through his crew The Lockers and characterized it by freezing in place and then moving again.
DJ Hooch founded the UK B-Boy Championships in London in 1996. This event marked the beginning of international competitions that transformed local street battles into structured high-stakes tournaments.
The University of East London started its first bachelor's degree program specializing in hip-hop and urban dance forms in 2007. This development legitimized the art form within the academic world.
Rennie Harris founded Puremovement in 1992. The company produced award-winning shows like Rome and Jewels that toured internationally and helped integrate hip-hop dance into theater.