Budda Strech

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Buddha Stretch was deeply influenced by his father, Emilio Austin, who was a dancer in his youth. This strong foundation continues to shape Stretch, who made a significant impact on the dance world by blending the traditional with the contemporary, known as Freestyle Hip-Hop. This style integrates various elements of Hip-Hop culture, music, and dance. His innovative moves, showcased in early music videos, played a pivotal role in popularizing dance in this medium and live performances.

As an educator and cultural ambassador, Buddha Stretch remains a vocal advocate for the "each one, teach one" philosophy, emphasizing that hip-hop is a culture to be respected and studied, not just a series of moves to be copied.