Yesterday (October 13th), famous bboy from Paris crew Aktuel Force Karim Barouche deceased at the age of 47.
Yesterday (October 13th), famous bboy from Paris crew Aktuel Force Karim Barouche deceased at the age of 48. The suddenness of his passing shocked the breaking world for this summer Karim Barouche was a guest at V1 Festival in Saint Petersburg. Despite the fact that, like most bboys of his age, Karim had not participated in battles for a long time, he remained active within the breaking culture. One could often see him as a judge at various European battles. He attended practices and held workshops. The cause of his death is health problems.
A great number of representatives of the global breaking community shared their morning regarding the loss of the legendary dancer. Karim Barouche was a prominent figure in the Paris breaking school. He was a medium of the true Aktuel Force style which influenced the evolution of breaking worldwide in the 90s and later on.
In any event, Karim Barouche left a great heritage, i.e. his dance filmed on tape and the inspiration that many dancers have found and will continue doing so in his style.
Watch battle KARIM BAROUCHE vs. FEVER ONE at V1 Festival 2019