The rhythm of the streets is set to take center stage in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics as breaking makes its highly anticipated debut. This dynamic dance form joins surfing and skateboarding for their second appearance, alongside sport climbing and 3Ă—3 basketball, in a bold move to attract younger audiences.
Mark your calendars for August 9 and 10, when Place de la Concorde becomes the battleground for electrifying solo performances by B-boys and B-girls. These athletes will showcase a blend of power moves, including windmills, the 6-step, and freezes, while improvising to captivate the judges and vie for the first Olympic breaking medals.
For the breaking community, this inclusion is a monumental validation of their art form and years of dedication. In the latest episode of THE HYPE – Beyond the Games, street dance legends Uno Santa, Nicolas Monlouis Zyko, Aleshonkov Denis, and Zhang Hong from the Chinese mainland share their excitement. They discuss how breaking's Olympic status opens new avenues for growth and inspires a new generation of hip-hop culture enthusiasts. Get ready, the cypher is about to start, and it's going to be off the hook!
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Watch: Beyond the Games – 'Breaking' cultural barriers through dance
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