1. Breaking's Olympic Moment Has Arrived—and Many Insiders Aren't Happy About It.
- Author
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Chang, Jeff
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HIP-hop dance , *ART & society , *ATHLETIC leagues , *DANCE , *BALLET dancing , *BALLROOM dancing , *CURFEWS - Abstract
Breaking, a hip-hop dance that originated in the Bronx, is making its Olympic debut on August 9. While this is seen as a triumph for the hip-hop community, some supporters are concerned about the rise of breaking as a global sport. Many veteran breakers believe that breaking is an art and a lifestyle, not a sport, and worry that its inclusion in the Olympics will erase its countercultural roots. Additionally, the increasing influence of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) over breaking has raised concerns about the dance losing its edge and connection to its Black urban roots. Despite these concerns, breaking continues to be a dynamic and diverse art form, with the U.S. breaking team representing both the past and potential of the dance. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024