Breaking (B-Boy/B-Girl)
B-Boy/B-Girl: hip-hop's breakdance — toprocking, freezes, power moves, battle format. Originated in South Bronx, NY · 1970s. Typically danced around 120-140 BPM (medium-fast).
About Breaking (B-Boy/B-Girl)
- Stage / Performance
- South Bronx, NY
- 1970s
- 120-140 BPM (Medium-fast)
- Both
- Advanced
Accepted into the 2018 Youth Olympic Games; partner/jam battle format.
What to expect: Practiced in hip-hop jams, cyphers, and competitions. The partner/opponent aspect is a battle format, not a social couple dance. An Olympic sport since Paris 2024. Demands serious athletic training.
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Going for the first time
Performance partner forms are not social. If you're looking to learn this style, find a school or company rather than a club night.
Class etiquette varies by school. Ask the instructor.