The debut of breaking (not breakdancing) as an official event at Paris 2024, showcasing the purest form of hip-hop.
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Breaking, a hip-hop dance style, makes its Olympic debut in Paris 2024, with events on August 9 and 10 at La Concorde.
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Breaking originated in the Bronx during the 1970s. It was an outlet for youth amid gang tensions, evolving into a global cultural movement.
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“Breaking,” not “breakdancing,” is the preferred term. “Breakdancing” is seen as a media simplification that doesn’t honor the culture.
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Judges score on originality, technicality, vocabulary, execution, and musicality. Each category holds equal weight in determining winners.
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Team USA features top breakers: B-Girl Sunny, Logistx, B-Boy Victor, and B-Boy Jeffro, competing for gold in the breaking Olympics.
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Women's event on August 9 and men's on August 10. Watch live on Peacock or NBCOlympics.com to see these athletes in action.
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Breaking's inclusion in the Olympics brings global recognition, blending athleticism with artistry on the world stage.
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Some fear the Olympics may dilute breaking's artistic spirit, while others see it as a chance for greater recognition and opportunities.
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Tune in on Peacock, attend live watch parties, and explore breaking events like the Red Bull BC One World Final in December.
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Breaking’s Olympic debut in 2024 may set the stage for future events, preserving its roots while gaining new fans worldwide.