This came as no surprise to fans of the Krump Kings. Krumping, a form of street dancing characterized by free, expressive and highly energetic moves, is not just a dance style.

This is long before the dance form evolved." The guy from Bed-Stuy discovered the West Coast style thanks to a 2005 documentary by David LaChapelle called "Rize." ...

And yes, the rats krump. The Urban Ballet Theater presents Nutcracker in the Lower at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street; 212-598-0400.