Breaking at the Summer Olympics facts for kids
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Breaking, also known as breakdancing, is a cool dance style that will be a new sport at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This is the first time breaking will be part of the main Olympic Games. There will be two medal events: one for "b-boys" (male dancers) and one for "b-girls" (female dancers). Each event will have 16 amazing dancers competing for gold!
Breaking was first seen at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, said that adding breaking helps bring more young people to watch and enjoy the Olympics. The group that organizes breaking worldwide is called the World DanceSport Federation.
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What is Breaking?
Breaking is a dynamic and athletic style of street dance. It started in the 1970s in the United States. Dancers perform amazing moves to hip-hop music. These moves include spins, freezes, and power moves.
Key Breaking Moves
Breaking has different types of moves:
- Toprock: These are footwork moves done while standing up. They are often used at the start of a performance.
- Downrock: This involves moves done on the floor, using hands and feet.
- Power Moves: These are acrobatic moves like headspins, windmills, and flares. They need a lot of strength and skill.
- Freezes: These are moments where a dancer stops moving and holds a difficult pose.
Breaking in the Olympics
Bringing breaking to the Olympics is a big step for the dance style. It shows how popular and respected it has become. The Olympic events will feature exciting head-to-head battles. Dancers will show off their skills and creativity.
How Breaking Battles Work
In an Olympic breaking battle, two dancers compete against each other. They take turns performing their best moves. Judges watch closely and score them on several things:
- Technique: How well they perform their moves.
- Creativity: How original and unique their routine is.
- Performance: Their energy and how they connect with the music.
- Musicality: How well their moves fit the beat and rhythm of the music.
- Personality: Their unique style and stage presence.
The dancer with the higher score wins the battle and moves on to the next round.
Why Breaking is Important for the Olympics
The International Olympic Committee wants to make the Games more modern. They also want to attract younger fans. Breaking is a perfect fit because it is popular with young people. It is also very exciting to watch. It brings a fresh and energetic vibe to the Olympic program.
See also
In Spanish: Break dance en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 para niños
