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Round Table China

Breaking debuts in Paris 2024

Jul 23, 2024
24:54
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Experts Heyang, Li Yi, and Brandon Yates discuss the debut of breakdancing at Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting the Art of Breaking and controversies in judging. They also delve into China's immersive theater trend captivating the youth.
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  • Breakdancing's debut at Paris 2024 Olympics combines dance and athleticism in a battle-style format.
  • Immersive theater in China engages audiences actively with interactive storytelling experiences, blurring performer-spectator boundaries.

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Breaking into the Olympics: From Origins to Debut in Paris 2024

Breaking, originating as a street dance in New York, is set to make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024, combining dance and athleticism in a battle-style format. The sport involves various movements like top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes, focusing on energy, creativity, and self-expression while requiring balance, strength, and flexibility. Breakdancing's inclusion in the Olympics, with a less rigid judging system and emphasis on individuality, has sparked interest and debate among enthusiasts and the public.

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