Breakdance from Street Performance to Olympic and Art Stage

Cristiana Lucretia Pop ()
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Cristiana Lucretia Pop: Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Marathon, 2023, vol. 15, issue 2, 81-86

Abstract: Breakdance appeared, like hip-hop, in the 70s in South Bronx borough (New York) and was an energetic dance with acrobatic elements alternating with complicated and fast footwork. In the next decade several new acrobatic moves, never practiced before, were introduced in breakedance performances: head spins, back spins, or hand glides. Breakdancing has its own unique culture, history, and jargon, but within the breaking community there have always been those who focus on the artistic and creative side of it, and others who thrive on competition and contests. Nowadays breaking is inspiring many modern and classical form of performances and dance. Furthermore, breakdance will be the only dance style in the 2024 Olympic program. The best 16 B-boys and 16 B-girls will compete for Olympic medals, being judged on criteria like: performance, creativity, technique, variety, personality, and musicality.

Keywords: History; physical education; sports; personalities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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