Lite Feet is a high-energy street dance style that emerged in Harlem and the Bronx in the early 2000s, evolving from the rich legacy of Hip-Hop and urban dance culture in New York City. Rooted in the creative expression of Black and Latinx youth, Lite Feet embodies the vibrancy, resilience, and innovation of Harlem’s dance community. The term “Lite Feet” refers both to the light, quick-footed movement style and to the lifestyle surrounding it—a culture of originality, style, and self-expression.

In partnership with Works & Process, the Library for the Performing Arts is joined by pioneers of Harlem Lite Feet to share stories of how this New York City dance tradition and culture was created and how it has grown over the years.

Members of Bomb Squad, under the tutelage of Chrybaby Cozie, perform a demonstration of highlights of Lite Feet movements.

Dancer: Kid Smoove. Photo: Amanda Adams-Louis