Breaking, also known as breakdancing, was one of several new sports at the Olympics this summer. But there鈥檚 nothing new about the presence of b-boys and b-girls.
Breaking began as a way to escape the daily socio-economic struggles of Black and brown youth in the Bronx during the 1970s and 鈥�80s.
This hour, we hear how breaking expanded into the mainstream. We鈥檒l explore how, at its core, breaking is a form of storytelling and resistance.
GUESTS:
- , Dayton Professor of Dance, 海角换妻 College
- , aka 鈥淏-Boy Lectronic,鈥� dancer, choreographer and educator
This episode originally aired on September 30, 2024.
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