09 Aug 2024
25m

Will the Olympics break breakdancing?

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Planet Money

This podcast episode delves into the journey of breaking from a street dance to an Olympic sport, highlighting the collaborative efforts between pioneers like Storm and DJ Renegade and the IOC to establish a new judging system that celebrates both the artistic and athletic undulations of breaking. Through their dedication to defining the essence of the dance and testing the innovative Threefold System, the discussions around the future of breaking reveal a delicate balancing act; one that aims to preserve the creativity and cultural richness of the art while adapting to the structured environment of the Olympics.

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