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  1. Breakdancing - Wikipedia

    Breakdancing consists mainly of four kinds of movement— toprock, footwork, power moves, and freezes —and is typically set to songs containing drum breaks, especially in funk, soul, and hip …

  2. Break dancing | History, Characteristics, Olympics, & Facts

    Break dancing originated in New York City during the late 1960s and early ’70s, incorporating moves from a variety of sources, including martial arts and gymnastics. Break dancing is …

  3. What is Breaking (Breakdance)? An Overview of Breaking Elements

    Breaks are sections of old funk and soul tracks where bass and percussion dominate, creating high-energy moments perfect for dancing. Breakers would get down during these breaks, …

  4. Breaking: Olympic history, rules, latest updates and upcoming …

    From the streets of New York to the biggest stage in sports: breaking (also known as breakdancing) is an urban dance style that originated in the Bronx borough of New York in the …

  5. Breakdancing Basics: A Guide to Breaking’s History and Moves

    Jun 8, 2021 · Breakdancing—more commonly called breaking, b-boying, or b-girling—is a style of street dance that is athletic, energetic, and improvisational. It’s composed of a few elements: …

  6. History of Breakdancing: All you need to know - Red Bull

    Sep 1, 2020 · Explore the history of breakdancing, from its Bronx roots to global fame, in this comprehensive guide.

  7. How Breaking Went From a Street Dance to an Olympic Sport

    Apr 22, 2024 · This summer, 32 athletes will compete in what's commonly known as breakdancing, a dance sport that combines athleticism and artistry

  8. Different Breakdance Moves with Names & Pictures (Beginners+)

    May 5, 2025 · This ultimate guide will introduce you to the core breakdancing moves, complete with their names and pictures, categorizing them into the essential elements that define this …

  9. How breakdancing became the latest Olympic sport

    Apr 24, 2024 · “Breaking” is the only new sport making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Breaking is probably better known to most of us as breakdancing. So why is the sport officially …

  10. A Guide to Breaking, the Newest Sport at the Olympics | TIME

    Jul 29, 2024 · The sport of breaking—competitive breakdancing—will make its Olympic debut in Paris.