Break Dancing To Get Its Time In The Spotlight At The Olympics

Break dancing, once an underground street art, is gaining global recognition with its inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Originating in 1970s New York, breaking has evolved through competitions like Red Bull BC One. Despite being male-dominated, efforts are being made to include more women, as seen with the introduction of B Girl battles. The Olympic inclusion aims to attract a younger audience and promote gender balance. Breaking is celebrated for its freedom and self-expression, making it accessible and appealing to many.

Which event will feature break dancing as a new sport in 2024?

• Winter Olympics

• Commonwealth Games

• World Cup

• Summer Olympics

Where did break dancing originate?

• Miami

• Chicago

• New York

• Los Angeles

What year did Red Bull start its international break dancing championship?

• 2018

• 2000

• 2004

• 2010

What is one of the goals of adding break dancing to the Olympics?

• To increase the number of sports

• To make the games more gender balanced

• To attract more sponsors

• To reduce the number of events

What was a notable outcome of break dancing's inclusion in the 2018 Youth Games?

• It was only available online

• It was canceled due to low interest

• It drew large in-person crowds

• It was the least watched event