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Breaking in the Olympics

Hwa Wei-An, Dancer & Choreographer

15-Dec-20 14:00

Breaking in the Olympics

Last week, four new sports were announced to be included in the Paris Olympics in 2024, and one in particular was the subject of much attention: that sport is breaking. While there has been excitement at the inclusion of breaking, it has also been met with skepticism. We discuss what this could mean for breaking as a dance form and the breaking community.

Image Source: Shutterstock 

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  PoliticsSocial Issues

Tags:  The Bigger PictureThe Daily DigestParis Olympics in 2024BreakingBreakdancingStreet Dance





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