San Diego Union-Tribune

Breaking gave her more than a new dance style to learn. It helped her break through in her personal life, too

At first the plan was simple — go to school, study dance, become a dancer. Over the years, it’s become much more for Melissa “Bgirl MEL” Adao. “I got into SDSU and the dance program, and I just wanted ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

‘Breaking culture in San Diego is thriving’: Where to learn the dance form featured in the Olympics

The breaking competition at the Olympics, featuring Chula Vista native Logan Edra (known as B-Girl Logistx), was for some people, their first exposure to the style of dance known commonly as break ...
Gothamist

Breaking, a dance born in NYC, makes it to the Olympics

Breaking makes its Olympic debut this Friday in Paris. Enjoy it on sports’ biggest global stage while you can, as it’s not on the program for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The women’s final ...
NBC Chicago

Raygun addresses criticism of her breaking dance moves at the 2024 Olympics

Australian b-girl Raygun has addressed criticism over her breaking dance moves at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The sport of breaking made its Olympic debut in Paris — it might never be back — and one ...
The Conversation

Break dancing used to pride itself on inclusivity – so why is it in the Olympic Games but not the Paralympics?

Break dancing has at last made it to the Olympic Games. This acceptance by the most exclusive of sporting institutions has been a long time in the making. Break dance promoters first mooted its ...