Contemporary & Modern

The Foundation

Chicago, US

Formation
& Philosophy

Founded in Chicago in 2016, The Foundation built its name in the local circuit before stepping onto professional stages. Contemporary collective bridging emotive lines with grounded, athletic movement.

Rooted in Contemporary and sharpened by Modern, the crew treats every set as a statement — precise, physical, and unmistakably theirs.

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Active Roster

07 Members / Season '24

Captain

Kai 'Torque' Vega

Lead Footwork

Rina 'Echo' Sato

Choreo

Dominic 'Fuse' Blake

Power

Aya 'Pixel' Mori

Flair

Theo 'Grind' Novak

Rhythm

Lena 'Wisp' Ford

Captain

Cruz 'Bolt' Diaz

Battle History

2022

Contemporary Circuit - Crew Champions

Took the crown at a landmark Contemporary showdown, cementing The Foundation as a name to watch.

2020

International Showcase - Best Concept

A touring production that carried the The Foundation sound across borders.

2018

Regional Championships - 1st Place

Broke out of Chicago with a decisive win that put the crew on the map.

Upcoming
Battles

Oct 24, 2024

The Underground Clash