Most stopped dancing by the 90s. Breaking survived thanks to Europeans who kept it alive in the 90s, to this day Europe has the best events. Those were old times too, most were showmen, who never developed or became part of the competitive scene. Breaking as we know developed in the 90s and early 2000s.
I'll admit I was eye-rolling a bit when I first heard this was in the Olympics, but as a fitness instructor I can tell you you absolutely better be in top shape to not really hurt yourself doing this. Also, I'm sure there was eye-rolling when gymnastics was introduced. Let the kids do their thing.
Having the “origins” title in the video and then purposefully leaving out mentioning Black Americans for the creation of breakdancing is a “diss”-disingenuous and more disinformation. 🙄
@@LindaC616 Still doesn't matter and we are getting tired of it. In a few years this will be the next rock, jazz, pop, blues, country, just like what they're trying to do to hip hop. Also it's like saying NY is the only place that has Black breakdancers. This is the same dance they made fun of until white people started doing it.
@@justsaying182 y'all playing smart,there are literally videos of Kenyans doing traditional dance that is breakdancing,all of pop culture roots are in African culture! Y'all are the same ones who pretend Elvis is the one who started rock 😂😂😂😂😂
I was an 80s teen. I remember living in Hollywood around '82 - '83 and as soon as I heard the album Thriller start playing I knew that the kid next door was out there breakdancing to it. He wasn't even a teenager yet but he had his moves down pat like a pro. He practiced every day on the concrete between out apartment buildings. It was so cool to watch.
Its crazy how appropriated & gentrified breaking has become from its Black American roots to the point to where they are no longer even interviewing the original breakers/ Bboys & B-girls from the 60s & 70s. Trixie, Sasa, Dancing Doug. Juliet Jackson is the first ever B-Girl out of the bronx.
Breakers and Bboys are not the same. A Bboy is not necessarily a "breaker". Who are the "original" breakers of real breakdancing? Did you ever see any of the people you mentioned actually "breakdancing"?
@@makeuthink2120 The first person to be a b-boy or call a B boy is dancing Doug. It literally means the same thing as a break dancer. Kool Herc gave him that name and was the first person to call him that
Ok, as a self proclaimed B-Girl (lol) having grown up during the hype of break dancing, I was waiting & waiting for them to interview Crazy Legs. He's one of the most well known breakers from the 80's era! Fun fact: he recently revealed that he was the body double for Jennifer Beals during her dance audition in "Flashdance" when she does that spin on the floor. No slight to the other breakers they interviewed. I was just looking for Crazy Legs.🤷🏾♀️
I know what you mean, but they're focusing on those going to Paris, to show them support. They should have done Crazy Legs back when it was first announced that breaking would be adopted into the games. Also sounds like they stuck to Cali. Johnny Legs did a bit with him, though, the guy can still dance
Breakdancing originally was african circle dancing which turned into capoeria in the 1700s.. then eventually evangelical dancing hence the movie "beatstreet" and the end "do you believe" they didnt want african featured with whites on tv in alot if areas back then so Puerto rican and the like often portrayed and claimed alot of moves which were invented hundreds of years ago like the windmill in angli african martial arts etc..
@@underestimated1171 african tap dancing was important too like th-cam.com/video/ErH7cXlKlQk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=uAHZiNT1RqxC3A8D the inventor of modern 1990s on film but was probably taught the popular African American style dance by someone else unknown.. publicly
It's a da*mn shame that they are the new face of Break Dancing. They just add a different word to the end and continue to steal our creation, our creativity, culture and make it their own ..then monetize it.SMDH
You foolish. This tickled me o😂😂😂😂 I mean you make a valid point. So Imma just leave this alone and appreciate the random diversity of sport of the Olympics Cause waving a stick and throwing a ball is wild 😂
I'm sorry but NO. Where are the Black originators of break dancing? This is shoddy journalism, absolutely NO background research at all. Also, as an Olympic sport, Black dancers need to be front and center because many are WAY better than this guy or any of the other teams.
Since I'm younger, I'll admit that I didn't know much about breaking at all until recently. A movie came out in China called One and Only, and that actually exposed me to the world. These people are so talented and I'd love to see breaking be an olympic sport for years to come!
Celebrating the Hispanic community’s contribution to this art form is important. Yet, so is highlighting the African-American origins of breaking. It’s irresponsible and misleading to only partially shine light on the ppl who made this sport what it is. That being said, I look forward to seeing this event at the Olympics. NYC should be proud🙌🏽
Nuns break-dancing -- what a concept. Hey, guys... start working up this new Reality Show. Combine it with the nuns in "Sound of Music" and you have a hit that spans the generations.
So we not gonna mention the Black Spades? And Cholly Rock? We seriously gonna be mentioning these other people when there's an interview of him (Michaelwaynetv) explaining IN DETAIL where not only Breaking comes from but how it BECAME Hip hop in first place. smh
Nonsense. The Black Spades say that "breakdance" comes from the "spade dance". Any demonstration and proof? Cholly Rock is a lot of talk but no demonstration or proof.
@makeuthink2120 lol. The proof is the fact that everything he says has been being backed up from the people who were there. Cool Herc, Grandmaters Flash and so many of the First DJs. They've been saying in interviews for decades. That material is not hard to find. How you even askin' that?
@@DeannaAllbrittin I remember I used to get so excited for the Olympics. I just can’t care anymore. With age I think that I realized winning an event is just having the luck of being at your peak whenever the games are held. Of those games were held two years earlier or two years later, there would be different winners. Look at all the great marathoners in 1982. By the time the games were held in 1984, they were all past their peak and some guy we never heard of won. And then there is the fact that the International Olympic Committee is basically a bunch of criminals.
What % of Europeans (the ones who created the language you speak and the civilization you enjoy) say "America (the product of European pioneers) has no culture"?
Keep on using your imagination, and you could rise to the top, yo! It's that NYC resilience, Paul! We created something out of nothing. There's nothing that we can't accomplish, for real!
I'm from London and I never knew the Puerto ricans were responsible for the creation of breakdancing!!! Great to know, as I love to know where things originated from and thanks for informing me!!! Cheers!!!
This tidbit is not the whole story. Breaking was “invented” by Black Americans in NYC during the late 70s. Black and Hispanic communities lived shoulder to shoulder in many neighborhoods so we blended many aspects of our cultures. It’s important to celebrate the Puerto Rican contribution; but to completely overlook the African-American origins is irresponsible of CBS. I hope this provides further context. God Bless
@@jae6506 sorry jae, I was using a bit of the old English mickey taking. No disrespect but I did like what mister freeze said about it being created in the south bronx. I used to see the best breakers in London in 1984. Couldn't believe my eyes. I thought personally there was more style then and not so gymnasticy. More of a dance. Cheers anyway.
yes, roots and origins might of started in New York City but for the past 40 years it's been South Korea, Japan, France and the others europeans countries that's been perfecting the art of breaking that made it what it is today. lol.
How about crowd surfing? Build a stage like the one at CBGB. The team is two parts-the person who jumps off the stage, and his/her support team who move him/her around.
This year's Olympics are trash. Guys boxing girls, girls that can not dance but still made it to the Olympics. The French using americans to promote this crap. What a joke.
Where are the Black boys who were in dozens of videos in the 80's? Not all of them died
and they’re only in their 50s and 60s today!!!
Exactly! They're purposely trying to erase FBA contribution. It's disgusting that even black media is ignoring this...
@@califiasrevengethey’re taking about the creators
Most stopped dancing by the 90s. Breaking survived thanks to Europeans who kept it alive in the 90s, to this day Europe has the best events. Those were old times too, most were showmen, who never developed or became part of the competitive scene. Breaking as we know developed in the 90s and early 2000s.
@@daedae1522 so am i ! 😵💫🙄😑
I'll admit I was eye-rolling a bit when I first heard this was in the Olympics, but as a fitness instructor I can tell you you absolutely better be in top shape to not really hurt yourself doing this. Also, I'm sure there was eye-rolling when gymnastics was introduced. Let the kids do their thing.
Having the “origins” title in the video and then purposefully leaving out mentioning Black Americans for the creation of breakdancing is a “diss”-disingenuous and more disinformation. 🙄
COULDN'T AGREE MORE! This is what we mean by never trust the news ANYMORE. because they lie.
How do you know that brother??
Race has nothing to do with this. It`s a Bronx thing! Let`s just leave race out of it just once!!!!
What happened to the black men who created this and are still breaking. This is bull
NY. Thry chose to follow the athletes going to France, so they filmed in Cali
@@LindaC616 They should pay homage to the originators. Seems like they always forget that part whenever it comes to Black American culture.
@@EbsSeven I know what you're saying, but I don't think that's the case this time. They were just in Cali and not in New York.
@@LindaC616 Still doesn't matter and we are getting tired of it. In a few years this will be the next rock, jazz, pop, blues, country, just like what they're trying to do to hip hop. Also it's like saying NY is the only place that has Black breakdancers. This is the same dance they made fun of until white people started doing it.
You can’t even name them lmao
Modern break dancing was created by NYC blacks in the mid 70's, not by these guys.
THANK YOU!
Blacks and Latinos simultaneously
@@Cozy1123 Just blacks, than Latinos.
Late 60s Actually. Trixie, Dancing Doug and Sasa are still around.
@@koreyp2845 They did not "breakdance".
Avoiding the black originators.....typical
Damn. That sucks. What are some names? give them a shout out!
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Some names, please.
@@justsaying182 y'all playing smart,there are literally videos of Kenyans doing traditional dance that is breakdancing,all of pop culture roots are in African culture! Y'all are the same ones who pretend Elvis is the one who started rock 😂😂😂😂😂
Exactly!👎🙄
I was an 80s teen. I remember living in Hollywood around '82 - '83 and as soon as I heard the album Thriller start playing I knew that the kid next door was out there breakdancing to it. He wasn't even a teenager yet but he had his moves down pat like a pro. He practiced every day on the concrete between out apartment buildings. It was so cool to watch.
What happened to interviewing Turbo and Ozone. I know Adolfo Quiñones passed away. But, what about TKO!?
Its crazy how appropriated & gentrified breaking has become from its Black American roots to the point to where they are no longer even interviewing the original breakers/ Bboys & B-girls from the 60s & 70s. Trixie, Sasa, Dancing Doug. Juliet Jackson is the first ever B-Girl out of the bronx.
They are claiming we didn't start it
Exactly!! But no one seems to see it SMDH
Breakers and Bboys are not the same. A Bboy is not necessarily a "breaker". Who are the "original" breakers of real breakdancing? Did you ever see any of the people you mentioned actually "breakdancing"?
@@makeuthink2120 The first person to be a b-boy or call a B boy is dancing Doug. It literally means the same thing as a break dancer. Kool Herc gave him that name and was the first person to call him that
This will be a one hit wonder.. I can't wait to hear the commentators explain what moves are going on and who made up the move....lol
Ok, as a self proclaimed B-Girl (lol) having grown up during the hype of break dancing, I was waiting & waiting for them to interview Crazy Legs. He's one of the most well known breakers from the 80's era! Fun fact: he recently revealed that he was the body double for Jennifer Beals during her dance audition in "Flashdance" when she does that spin on the floor. No slight to the other breakers they interviewed. I was just looking for Crazy Legs.🤷🏾♀️
I know what you mean, but they're focusing on those going to Paris, to show them support. They should have done Crazy Legs back when it was first announced that breaking would be adopted into the games.
Also sounds like they stuck to Cali.
Johnny Legs did a bit with him, though, the guy can still dance
Many in the breaking community cut ties with Crazy legs for being an abuser.
@@justsaying182 who cares he was still a pioneer. Y’all gotta learn to separate the person from the job.
a ‘mexican’ representing the US in breakdancing on a global stage … 😵💫👎🏾
Breakdancing originally was african circle dancing which turned into capoeria in the 1700s.. then eventually evangelical dancing hence the movie "beatstreet" and the end "do you believe" they didnt want african featured with whites on tv in alot if areas back then so Puerto rican and the like often portrayed and claimed alot of moves which were invented hundreds of years ago like the windmill in angli african martial arts etc..
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ok
Dance of the panther, break dance 1964 video and the mills brothers video from the 1930s caravan song. breakdancing
@@underestimated1171 yes the afro Caribbean dance style is a another good example
@@underestimated1171 african tap dancing was important too like th-cam.com/video/ErH7cXlKlQk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=uAHZiNT1RqxC3A8D the inventor of modern 1990s on film but was probably taught the popular African American style dance by someone else unknown.. publicly
Get that gold, Victor Montalvo!
It's a da*mn shame that they are the new face of Break Dancing. They just add a different word to the end and continue to steal our creation, our creativity, culture and make it their own ..then monetize it.SMDH
Maybe you guys should go look back at history books, or even your own vintage news footage to see who ACTUALLY made it.
'd like to know why THIS has been accepted as an Olympic sport but roller skating has been rejected--and I don' t mean speed skating.
From "Wild style" to the Olympics. Bronx Boying has come full circle, wow!
Well if they can have rhythmic gymnastics where the competitors throw a ball in the and wave a stick with a streamer; why not have this?
You foolish. This tickled me o😂😂😂😂 I mean you make a valid point. So Imma just leave this alone and appreciate the random diversity of sport of the Olympics
Cause waving a stick and throwing a ball is wild 😂
They should have neither.
You made me laugh out loud, jjj! I concur. Thank you. - From a former gymnast of 12 years 😆
I'm sorry but NO. Where are the Black originators of break dancing? This is shoddy journalism, absolutely NO background research at all. Also, as an Olympic sport, Black dancers need to be front and center because many are WAY better than this guy or any of the other teams.
Name the originators?
Since I'm younger, I'll admit that I didn't know much about breaking at all until recently. A movie came out in China called One and Only, and that actually exposed me to the world. These people are so talented and I'd love to see breaking be an olympic sport for years to come!
wow excited for this!! 🤩🤩🤩😎
Complete bs. Break dancing is from Black Americans! We're it's origins.
too late! you voted to let them in your country. didn't you know they came to replace you?!?
@@IAmAlmightyGod I don't vote
@@TheLightShines not voting is still a vote.
Nobody disputes that. What's your point?
@@UserName-pi9no You know his point! that's why you are here in his response.
Thanks for bringing this to attention
Disinformation...Breakdancing comes from Black American Hip Hop Culture prior to 1970...Nobody in this interview is a pioneer.
Name someone who was "breakdancing" before 1970. Don't say Sammy Davis Jr.
So to qualify for the Olympics, they had to cover up the fact that Black Americans were the pioneers. That's what I'm getting.
FACT! But most of us don't get that ! SMDH
Proof?
Shame on you Sunday morning. NOW I guess Taylor Smith is the Queen of Soul.....ugh
I am so happy to see breaking in the Olympics. I hope Victor wins the gold medal.
Bboying/breaking is for the streets.. the neighborhood.. not the stage - ken Swift
Love it!
Why not. Men's gymnastics has several breakdancing elements required in the floor routine. Has been for decades.
Celebrating the Hispanic community’s contribution to this art form is important. Yet, so is highlighting the African-American origins of breaking. It’s irresponsible and misleading to only partially shine light on the ppl who made this sport what it is. That being said, I look forward to seeing this event at the Olympics. NYC should be proud🙌🏽
Not only is breaking NOT of AA origin, but the AA community were not active in any way for decades in making this "sport" what it is.
Breakdancing in the olympics is the stupidest thing I’ve heard of. Might of been interesting 40 years ago
Nuns break-dancing -- what a concept. Hey, guys... start working up this new Reality Show.
Combine it with the nuns in "Sound of Music" and you have a hit that spans the generations.
So we not gonna mention the Black Spades? And Cholly Rock? We seriously gonna be mentioning these other people when there's an interview of him (Michaelwaynetv) explaining IN DETAIL where not only Breaking comes from but how it BECAME Hip hop in first place. smh
Nonsense. The Black Spades say that "breakdance" comes from the "spade dance". Any demonstration and proof? Cholly Rock is a lot of talk but no demonstration or proof.
@makeuthink2120 lol. The proof is the fact that everything he says has been being backed up from the people who were there. Cool Herc, Grandmaters Flash and so many of the First DJs. They've been saying in interviews for decades. That material is not hard to find. How you even askin' that?
@@dreddthaseeker6492 GrandMaster Flash goes on Drink Champs and says "the first breakdancers were black". That's proof?
@@makeuthink2120 I also said many of the first DJs. Including Cool Herc. Keep doin your research. There's plenty of videos.
Is the Olympic no longer a sporting event?
This basically a type of gymnastics
is flipping an actual sport?
Love this. I've been watching videos from other countries with their breakers, and I think the break dancing debut at the Olympics is going to be lit
So, when does Pole Acrobatics get recognized? Or do Women's activities still get treated as 2nd class?!
Rhythmic gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics
women break as well
Where's crazy legs?
Madonna had them on her first tour
Misinformation. Bad journalism.
Awesome ❤🎉
Thank GOD THE BEST FORM OF PHYSICAL FITNESS THER IS,EVER.
Cool. Truly athletic, truly a sport of its own. I like when breaking is done to techno, house music, not hip hop. ; )
I appreciate this art form of dancing in competition but I have to add I don't think in any way it's an Olympic sport
Completely agree. While it's a great skill, it has no place in the Olympics.
ok boomer
I always wished I could have done it! At 72, I am so excited for the breakers at the Olympics.
Breaking should stay in the Olympics for at least 1 or 2 rounds. Give it a chance to grow.
These folks are super talented, but the Olympics needs FEWER "judged' events, not more.
The erasure is real.
Oh, for crying out loud! This is as dumb as gaming for cash.
Keeping it Funky
I gave up on the Olympics around 1996. The events exist only so there is something between Coke, McDonald’s, and Nike commercials.
With streaming it's a much better viewing experience because you can just watch streams of events live without commercials
@@DeannaAllbrittin I remember I used to get so excited for the Olympics. I just can’t care anymore. With age I think that I realized winning an event is just having the luck of being at your peak whenever the games are held. Of those games were held two years earlier or two years later, there would be different winners. Look at all the great marathoners in 1982. By the time the games were held in 1984, they were all past their peak and some guy we never heard of won. And then there is the fact that the International Olympic Committee is basically a bunch of criminals.
When I travel overseas, snobbish Europeans often say to me, “America has no culture.”
🤔
And I reply, “Hold my beer.”
🇺🇸
What % of Europeans (the ones who created the language you speak and the civilization you enjoy) say "America (the product of European pioneers) has no culture"?
Go Team USA 🎉
Amazing! 🤩
it take so much skills
Hip hop and America. Stillit like difficult for anyone to give America any damn credit
What about the Films!!!!!
FiNALLY⚡
Keep on using your imagination, and you could rise to the top, yo! It's that NYC resilience, Paul! We created something out of nothing. There's nothing that we can't accomplish, for real!
This must be the ART Segment
Yes, bc dancing is an art
These kinds of sports are what the Olympics need to bring communities together as a family again. 💃 🕺
I don't think it's a new sport!
Breakin hell yeah 💯
I'm from London and I never knew the Puerto ricans were responsible for the creation of breakdancing!!! Great to know, as I love to know where things originated from and thanks for informing me!!! Cheers!!!
This tidbit is not the whole story. Breaking was “invented” by Black Americans in NYC during the late 70s. Black and Hispanic communities lived shoulder to shoulder in many neighborhoods so we blended many aspects of our cultures. It’s important to celebrate the Puerto Rican contribution; but to completely overlook the African-American origins is irresponsible of CBS. I hope this provides further context. God Bless
@@jae6506 sorry jae, I was using a bit of the old English mickey taking. No disrespect but I did like what mister freeze said about it being created in the south bronx. I used to see the best breakers in London in 1984. Couldn't believe my eyes. I thought personally there was more style then and not so gymnasticy. More of a dance. Cheers anyway.
you were misinformed. puerto ricans did not invent this
Hello, can I recommend that you watch "Interview with Spy (a.k.a. Lein Figueroa)". He's actually the first "breakdancer", and he's Puerto Rican.
@@jae6506 It was not "invented" by Black Americans.
yes, roots and origins might of started in New York City but for the past 40 years it's been South Korea, Japan, France and the others europeans countries that's been perfecting the art of breaking that made it what it is today. lol.
Dance battles hip hop’s
Corrugated cardboard box
Concrete Olympic
YES ❤
Jesus Christ! The Olympics have now completely gone down the toilet including this garbage!!!
This is so cool man I remember growing up and watching my uncle do it and then me and my brother.😂 popping and locking and breaking. Iykyk
Microphone check movie
I didn't know this was still a thing!
It never stopped around the world
Neither did anyone else
It's been a long time since I was once part of the B-boy community. I guarantee they still thrive. You just need to know where to look.
It's breaking something all right.
At this point, why not? Might as well.
Wow...ridiculous
ORIGINAL B BOYS!!!!!
FBAs ain’t gonna like this 🤣🤣🤣
Dance is art and not athletic 😮
Dancing is art but the breast stroke is a sport 😏 😎🥃
Get me some water so I can turn my dance into the breast stroke for the life guard then 😎🥃
Synchronized swimming? Ice dancing?
@@LindaC616 if you ice dance long enough you will be swimming 😏
@@LindaC616 or fishing 😎🎣
Good grief
Where are the originators you ask, they graduated from break dancing to Breaking and Entering!
What’s next??!!
Olympic mosh pitting??? Olympic Pokémon???😂
How about crowd surfing? Build a stage like the one at CBGB. The team is two parts-the person who jumps off the stage, and his/her support team who move him/her around.
How embarrassing
The Olympics is dying.
This is a joke. The Olympics already are but to say breakdancing is a sport. Why not horse shoes...
This year's Olympics are trash. Guys boxing girls, girls that can not dance but still made it to the Olympics. The French using americans to promote this crap. What a joke.
It's not a "sport", it's a joke.
4 decades to late
AFRICA
Wow...ridiculous