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Olympic breaking competitors

• Hip-Hop, one of the most influential breakers in history is Jojo, a trailblazing B-boy who founded the Rock Steady Crew.
• As the Washington Post’s Rick Maese points out, breaking “isn’t that different from other judged events at the Olympics, such as figure skating and gymnastics,” which also combine athletic skill with artistic expression.
• If the majority of judges press the sever button on a competitor, they will be immediately up for disqualification pending final approval.
• To make the competition diverse, the IOC has limited each country to a maximum of two B-boys and two B-girls, while introducing two universal places that provide opportunities to smaller and emerging nations.

Originally called The Untouchable Four B-Boys, Jojo, alongside EZ Mike, Peabody 170th, and Jimmy D, expanded their circle by inviting new members to showcase their skills in dance battles. Notable members who rose to prominence include Baby Love (Daisy Castro), Buck Four (Gabriel Marcano), Crazy Legs (Richard Colon), Kuriaki (Lorenzo Soto), Prince Ken (Kenneth Gabbert), and Devious Doze (Jeffrey Greene). Breaking often takes place in cyphers, which are informal dance circles where dancers showcase their skills.

Sports must advocate for themselves

It was not until 2018 that breaking became officially governed by the World DanceSport Federation. However, major competitions still exist outside the official governance, such as Red Bull BC One and the Battle of the Year, that arguably carry more credibility within the breaking community. At the Place de la Concorde, the largest public square in Paris, which is also hosting BMX freestyle, skateboarding, and 3×3 hoops. Breaking is most easily categorized as a style of dance, but it more easily lends itself to the realm of sports than other styles because it is inherently competitive. Among the 28 established Summer Games sports, a total of 41 additional events were proposed to Monday’s meeting. Freezes are a fundamental element of breakdancing (breaking) that involve holding a static position or pose during a dance routine.

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As the Washington Post’s Rick Maese points out, breaking “isn’t that different from other judged events at the Olympics, such as figure skating and gymnastics,” which also combine athletic skill with artistic expression. Athletes must qualify through a series of international competitions, with only the top performers earning a spot at the Games. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, breaking remained largely underground, flourishing in the streets and clubs of New York City.