A guide to breakdancings Olympic debut
For the first time, breaking \u2013 or breakdancing \u2013 will be an Olympic event. Since it originated in Black and Latino neighborhoods in the Bronx during the 1970s, it has spread worldwide, with competitions held in places like Brazil, Germany and Korea.
Host Elahe Izadi speaks with Ronnie Abaldonado, a veteran breaker who\u2019s been in some of the most famous breaking crews and judged international competitions for years. He explains how Olympic judges will score the breakers and whom he\u2019s looking forward to watching.
Today\u2019s show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Monica Campbell and Ted Muldoon and mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Jason Murray.
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