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  1. Breakdancing - Wikipedia

    Breakdancing consists mainly of four kinds of movement— toprock, footwork, power moves, and freezes —and is typically set to songs containing drum breaks, especially in funk, soul, and hip-hop.

  2. Break dancing | History, Characteristics, Olympics, & Facts | Britannica

    Break dancing originated in New York City during the late 1960s and early ’70s, incorporating moves from a variety of sources, including martial arts and gymnastics. Break dancing is largely …

  3. Different Breakdance Moves with Names & Pictures (Beginners+)

    May 5, 2025 · This ultimate guide will introduce you to the core breakdancing moves, complete with their names and pictures, categorizing them into the essential elements that define this incredible dance.

  4. Explained: Breaking rules, moves and format - Olympics.com

    Sep 25, 2024 · All you need to know about Olympic breakdancing rules, including how it is judged, the scoring system and the rules from Paris 2024.

  5. 6 Ways to Breakdance - wikiHow

    Jan 31, 2025 · Created in the Bronx, NY in the 1970s, breakdancing is an extremely fun dance that anyone can learn with enough practice. This article breaks down the basic moves that every …

  6. What is Breaking (Breakdance)? An Overview of Breaking Elements

    Breaking is a high-energy dance style rooted in hip-hop culture that combines intricate footwork, power moves, freezes, and acrobatics to express creativity and rhythm. Breaking is also known as …

  7. History of Breakdancing: All you need to know - Red Bull

    Sep 1, 2020 · Explore the history of breakdancing, from its Bronx roots to global fame, in this comprehensive guide.

  8. Breakdancing Basics: A Guide to Breaking’s History and Moves

    Jun 8, 2021 · Breakdancing—more commonly called breaking, b-boying, or b-girling—is a style of street dance that is athletic, energetic, and improvisational. It’s composed of a few elements: toprock, …

  9. How did breakdancing become an Olympic sport? | LiveNOW from FOX

    Aug 9, 2024 · From the streets of the Bronx to the Olympics in Paris, breakdancing has had quite a journey. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, we'll look back at how breakdancing first became …

  10. How Breaking Went From a Street Dance to an Olympic Sport

    Apr 22, 2024 · This summer, 32 athletes will compete in what's commonly known as breakdancing, a dance sport that combines athleticism and artistry