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Breakdancing Will Be an Olympic Sport: Hip Hop and Break Legends Discuss
Now, time for some breaking news.
In 2018, the Youth Olympic Games breakdancing — or “breaking” — appeared at the games as a competition for the first time. Now, as of this week, breaking has been declared an official Olympic sport, set to appear in the 2024 Paris Games.
For many, this is a sign of a deeper appreciation of breaking throughout the world. But to others, it could signal a watering-down and co-opt of a sport with deep roots. Joining The Takeaway are two legendary figures in breaking history.
Michael Holman is a New York-based artist, writer, filmmaker, and historian. He created the New York City Breakers, and the first hip hop TV show Graffiti Rock.
Ken Swift, a second-generation B-boy, and former Vice President of the Rock Steady Crew. Swift is considered to be the individual with the greatest influence on breakdancing.
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