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WATCH: Washington Square Park Break Dancers Do Ballet

Washington Square Park Breakdancers Do Ballet
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Washington Square Park sunbathers and strollers got a high-class treat when a pair of breakdancers broke out into a classical ballet performance in the middle of the park.

The act was part of Improv Everywhere, the self-described local "prank collective" with the motto "We Cause Scenes."

The faux breakdancers were actually professional ballet dancers, according to a blog post by Improv Everywhere, as were the two "volunteers" they pulled from their audience.

The act was apparently inspired by Tic & Tac, twin brothers reputed the be the first breakdancers to ever stake out performance space in the park.