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But what if youre tuning in as someone who doesnt know yourwindmillsfrom yourbackspins?
What is breaking?
Breakingoriginatedin Black and brown communities in the Bronx as an outlet amid tense gang rivalries in the 1970s.
The name comes from the break, or the percussive standout part of a song.
(Hes also credited with coming up with the terms B-boy and B-girl.)
Why cant I call it breakdancing?
Do what you want … but just know that some breakers will probably be rolling their eyes.
How is breaking going to be judged at the Olympics?
Luckily, theres no need to wrap your head around a complicated points system.
Whos competing for Team USA?
The United States has two B-girls and two B-boys battling at the Olympics this year.
In the womens event, weve got 35-year-old Sunny B-Girl Sunny Choi and 21-year-old Logan Logistx Edra.
In total, 16 men and 16 women will compete this year, representing more than a dozen countries.
Whats the significance of breaking at the Olympics?
I think its needed, Toledo says of the events Olympics debut.
Im happy and grateful for the people that are up there doing it.
Everyone seems to know each other in some way or form in the tight-knit breaking community.
When is breaking on the Olympics schedule, and how can I watch?
Tune in on Peacock or NBCOlympics.com to watch the two-day competition, which will stream live.
The current event schedule, with all times in ET, is listed below.
What if Im obsessed?
In New York, there are also several weekly practice sessions that are open to all.
