Raul Guevara

Educating, performing, and choreographing dance for 25 years, Raul’s dedication and passion to the Hip Hop community has influenced people of all ages, across the world. Well known and recognized for his style, raw flavour, as well as his insatiable drive to converse thru battle, a cypher Bboy at heart.

Moreover, Raul has led projects alongside BluePrintForLife, a company that does social work through hip hop culture, as well as co-creator, artistic director and teacher of one of Canada's top educating dance companies, Luv2Groove. Over the years, Raul has been awarded top Dancer at Hard Lino 1, Absolute Canadian Bboy and Redbull BeatRiders in NYC.

Furthermore, Raul's dedication to his craft, has led him to win over
50 Bboy battles in North America and Europe (Serbia), judging events including Under Pressure, Cypher North, Top of the World, Dangerous Goods 10 Year Anniversary, Clyde River, NU – Hip Hop Summit 2010, and the Canadian Hip Hop Championships in Montreal.

Additionally, Raul has trained with dance pioneers including, Booglaoo Sam,Poppin’ Pete, Suga Pop, Mr. Wiggles, Ken Swift, Crazy Legs, Don Camblelock, Bradley Rapier, Fluky Luke, Brian Footwork Green, MOPTOP Crew (Caleaf and Ejoe), Bboy Flo Master, Bboy Wicket, Bboy Crumbs, as well as, performing for dance choreographers, Shawn Cheesman, Yvon "Crazy Smooth" Soglo, Helen Simard, Tara Wilson, Genevieve Gagne and companies BBoyizm, Solid State Breakdance and Moment Factory.

Currently Raul continues to teach master classes, workshops and private lessons across Canada. Coupled with his dance movement experience Raul has been practicing massage therapy for 19 years and is presently a Registered Massage Therapist. Raul continues to treat Canadian Bboy's, dancers and athletes in his company; Sacred Balance Massage. Highly skilled in movement, and with rehabilitation courses under his belt he has been able to heal many professional athletes and clients, including the Ottawa Red Blacks (Henri Burris and team), Ottawa Senators, Calgary Stampeders, professional dancers, and Canadian Bboys.