Breaking, also known as breakdancing, was one of several new sports at the Olympics this summer. But theres 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 80s.
This hour, we hear how breaking expanded into the mainstream. Well explore how, at its core, breaking is a form of storytelling and resistance.
GUESTS:
- , Dayton Professor of Dance, 窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- , aka B-Boy Lectronic, dancer, choreographer and educator
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