Bboy Factory Raises the Bar with Breakdancing and Hip Hop Classes in Denver

Bboy Factory brings the art of breakdancing to another level with its breakdancing and hip hop classes in Denver, elite-level instruction and a supportive community for the city’s youth. Breakdancing took center stage this year in Paris with its debut as an Olympic sport. And in recent years, Denver has become a thriving scene for breakdancers—hosting the “world’s largest” breakdancing competition, Red Bull BC. One Dnever studio leads the way in not only producing top breakdancers, but also as a welcoming community for young breakers. Founded by Ian Flaws in 2012, Bboy Factory set out on a mission is to promote the history of hip-hop culture while instilling life lessons in students of all ages. Youth breakdancing class at Bboy Factory. Photo by Kiddest Metaferia. Ian Flaws first became involved in hip-hop culture during high school, where he was introduced to breakdancing on a date at a studio in Boulder called Dance West. From that moment on, breakdancing became a significant part of Ian’s life, leading him and his friends to drive to Denver to practice and connect with other breakdancers. “It was totally just a hobby, it was just fun. It was a fun way to hang out with...