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"Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning
tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning and seemingly defying gravity,
respectfully watching each other and taking turns showing off their skill.
The athletes converse through their movements, speaking through a dance that
celebrates both athleticism and creativity. While the athletes probably aren’t
consciously thinking about the physics behind their movements, these complex
and mesmerizing dances demonstrate a variety of different scientific
principles.
Breaking, also known as breakdancing, originated in the late 1970s in the New
York City borough of the Bronx. Debuting as an Olympic sport in the 2024 Summer
Olympics, breaking will showcase its dynamic moves on a global stage. This
urban dance style combines hip-hop culture, acrobatic moves and expressive
footwork.
Since its inception, breaking has evolved into a competitive art form. An MC
narrates the movements, while a DJ mixes songs to create a dynamic atmosphere.
The Olympics will feature two events: one for men, called B-boys, and one for
women, called B-girls. In these events, athletes will face off in dance
battles.
Athletes earn points for creativity, personality, technique, variety,
performativity and musicality. Success in this sport requires combining dance
moves from three basic categories: top rock, down rock and freeze."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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