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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aaron Morrison

US breaking pros want to preserve Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at Olympics

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As ambassadors of the country where breakdancing originated 50 years ago, members of Team USA have something to prove — and potentially to lose — when the hip-hop dance form makes its official debut at the Paris Games in 2024.

That's because for U.S. breakers like Carmarry Hall, Victor Montalvo and Jeffrey Mike Louis, it's more than just nailing the right moves; it's about preserving breaking's soul.

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