How Breakdancers Are Redefining Hip-Hop Style for a New Generation
How Breakdancers Are Redefining Hip-Hop Style for a New GenerationJuly 17, 2023 at 09:45PMTake one step into a breakdancing competition and within a couple seconds, it’s pretty clear just how physically demanding the sport is. Think flying legs and gravity-defying head spins coupled with the dramatic lights and a bass-bumping soundtrack. It’s powerful, energetic, and even a bit intense at times - a perfect complement to the bravado and vibrancy of hip hop music itself. Breakdancing dates back to the 1970s and the birth of hip-hop at a house party in the Bronx, New York, nearly 50 years ago on August 11, 1973. Originally heavily male-dominated, breaking has now evolved to embrace the full spectrum of gender identity. Today, myriad dancers are taking the craft to new heights just as it receives unprecedented global attention. In just over a year, fans will be…