Jul 25, 2024
Breaking, an urban dance style, will be featured as a new sport at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) added breaking to appeal to younger audiences.
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Breaking originated in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, characterized by acrobatic movements and stylized footwork.
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Breaking was first included in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, where it was deemed successful.
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The Paris 2024 Games will feature two breaking events – one for men and one for women, with 16 'b-boys' and 'b-girls' each.
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Judges will score based on creativity, personality, technique, variety, performativity, and musicality, with a minimum of three judges required.
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Technique, performativity, and creativity account for 60% of the score, while variety, musicality, and personality make up 40%. The competitor with the most points after judges' votes wins.
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