Film still from La Haine, 1995. Director: Mathieu Kassovitz. Director of Photography: Pierre Aïm

"Breaking, also known as breakdancing, originated in the late 1970s in the New York City borough of the Bronx. Debuting as an Olympic sport in the 2024 Summer Olympics, breaking will showcase its dynamic moves on a global stage. This urban dance style combines hip-hop culture, acrobatic moves and expressive footwork.

"Since its inception, breaking has evolved into a competitive art form. An MC narrates the movements, while a DJ mixes songs to create a dynamic atmosphere. The Olympics will feature two events: one for men, called B-boys, and one for women, called B-girls. In these events, athletes will face off in dance battles.

"Athletes earn points for creativity, personality, technique, variety, performativity and musicality. Success in this sport requires combining dance moves from three basic categories: top rock, down rock and freeze." - Amy Pope

ARTICLE: Paris 2024 Olympics to Debut High-Level Breakdancing – and Physics in Action