The history of breakdancing: from the streets of NYC to the Olympic Games
Breaking onto the world stage in Paris
LIFESTYLE Dance sport
Breaking has existed for decades, originating in African American and Puerto Rican communities in the Bronx in the early 70s, and has been thriving in various US cities ever since.
In 2020, the International Olympic Committee voted to include breaking in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as a new sport. Now, 16 B-boys and 16 B-girls from over a dozen countries are competing for medals at the Place de la Concorde, in the heart of the French capital.
This gallery showcases some amazing moments from this year's Olympics, explores what breaking is, and reveals how it took the world by storm. So, if you're curious, click on to discover more.