Bruno "Pop N Taco" Falcon, a legendary hip-hop dancer and choreographer, died in his Long Beach home of natural causes.. Falcon was a fixture in the dance scene during the 80s and 90s and appeared in the 1984 breakdancing film "Breakin," starring alongside Ice-T. Falcon also worked with Michael Jackson and danced in the "Smooth Criminal" music video, performing the popular lean move. Falcon is said to be the architect behind the gravity-defying tilt. Falcon also appeared in "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" and Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker."∼Actor, Dancer and Choreographer. He was featured as a dancer and choreographer for artist such as Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan and Janet Jackson. Falcon rose to fame in the 1980s after starring in 'Breakin'' and 'Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo' (1984). He was born in Los Angeles before moving to Long Beach, where he developed his signature style dance moves. He had several credited appearances on television shows and films such as 'Benson,' 'Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey,' 'Moonwalker,' and 'Thumbelina.' Falcon was notably known for dancing in the 'Smooth Criminal' music video and was credited for choreographing Michael Jackson's lean dance move.
Bruno "Pop N Taco" Falcon, a legendary hip-hop dancer and choreographer, died in his Long Beach home of natural causes.. Falcon was a fixture in the dance scene during the 80s and 90s and appeared in the 1984 breakdancing film "Breakin," starring alongside Ice-T. Falcon also worked with Michael Jackson and danced in the "Smooth Criminal" music video, performing the popular lean move. Falcon is said to be the architect behind the gravity-defying tilt. Falcon also appeared in "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" and Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker."∼Actor, Dancer and Choreographer. He was featured as a dancer and choreographer for artist such as Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan and Janet Jackson. Falcon rose to fame in the 1980s after starring in 'Breakin'' and 'Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo' (1984). He was born in Los Angeles before moving to Long Beach, where he developed his signature style dance moves. He had several credited appearances on television shows and films such as 'Benson,' 'Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey,' 'Moonwalker,' and 'Thumbelina.' Falcon was notably known for dancing in the 'Smooth Criminal' music video and was credited for choreographing Michael Jackson's lean dance move.
Bio by: Kathrynne Shelton
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