This year the world renowned Rock Steady Crew will celebrate their 31st anniversary with a four day celebration in New York City.

Created in 1977 by the Bronx's own Jimmy D and JoJo, the Rock Steady Crew has evolved into more than just a dance crew, they're a multi-cultural international family with members in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

"Our goal is to always provide the global community with a nice balance of Hip Hop that caters to people who support all elements of our culture," Crazy Legs said in a statement. "This year we will be honoring the legacy of Wayne 'Frosty Freeze' Frost, who recently passed away on April 3, 2008. Frosty Freeze was one of the last B-boys who embodied the very DNA of the original style, character and moves that existed when this dance began in the early '70s."

The Rock Steady Crew's four day celebration will include a number of events such as a Celebrity Benefit Basketball Challenge, an awards show, an outdoor concert, and of course plenty of B-Boy/B-Girl battles.

"For some reason, Hip Hop has that natural ability to bring people together and bridge the gaps that divide us, because of our common interest," Crazy Legs said in a statement. "When people come to the RSC Anniversary, it becomes more than the anniversary. It's a pilgrimage to the Mecca of Hip Hop. It's a way to get in touch with why they got in to Hip Hop, and to meet some of the people that help to pioneer this culture. And what better time and place to do it than New York City in the summer time?"

The Rock Steady Crew Anniversary will wrap up in Lincoln Park in New Jersey with a huge Hip Hop concert including performances by The Beatnuts, Buckshot [click to read], Craig G & Marley Marl [click to read], Sadat X, Soul Sonic Force, Akrobatik, and Sara Kana.

For more information on the Rock Steady Crew and their 31st anniversary festivities visit www.rocksteadycrew.com.

Thursday, July 24

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Celebrity Benefit Basketball Challenge
Against The Grain: Concrete B-boy/B-girl battle
Location: The Cage – West 3rd Street & 6th Avenue (New York, NY)
Admission: Free

Workshops
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Red Bull Building – 15 Watts (by W. Broadway)
Admission: $25.00

"For The Funk Of It" Funkstyles Party
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Red Bull Building – 15 Watts (by W. Broadway)
Admission: Free
Live Performance by Kurtis Blow

Friday, July 25

Time: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Frienemies
Location: 101 River View at Grand Hall – 101 Sixth Ave. (btwn. Grand & Watt)
Admission: $20.00

Saturday, July 26

Time: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
5 vs 5 Crew Battle
Spy Awards
Location: 101 River View at Grand Hall – 101 Sixth Ave. (btwn. Grand & Watt)
Admission: $25.00

Sunday, July 27

Time: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival
Free Outdoor Concert & Food Drive
Beat Battle: Meet The Producers vs. Big Tune
Location: Lincoln Park – 1 Lincoln, Newark, NJ (Broad St. & Clinton Ave.)

Official After Party
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Red Bull Building – 15 Watts (by W. Broadway)
Admission: Free

Reported by Danielle Harling.