Break dancing comes of age in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Break dancing comes of age in China

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Dancer Yang Kai Solid techniques In 2020, dancer Yang Kai, 34, won the third season of Street Dance of China, impressing audiences with his solid techniques and his portrayal of Ne Zha, a Chinese mythological figure. Like Long, Yang felt proud and excited about the IOC's decision to include break dancing in the Youth Olympic Games in 2018 and for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Born in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, Yang fell in love with break dancing in 2002, when he watched a neighbor performing a handstand — a break dancing technique known as a "freeze". Some of the nation's first street dancers became as well known as pop stars, including the late dancer-choreographer Tao Jin, known for his performance in the break dancing movie Rock Kids, directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang. "I am glad to see parents encouraging their children to learn street dance, as it's considered a good way to improve body strength, balance, and also to gain confidence," Wu said.

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Dance and dribble to new bonds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dance and dribble to new bonds

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-07-31 In the latest episode of Not Only About Us, a group of Chinese and US high school students participated in a series of sporting events in Quzhou, Zhejiang. Sports are often seen as highly competitive, but historical events like the 1970s' "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" and the ongoing Paris Olympic Games demonstrate that sports have the power to bring …

Dance and dribble to new bonds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dance and dribble to new bonds

China Daily  

In the latest episode of Not Only About Us, a group of Chinese and US high school students participated in a series of sporting events in Quzhou, Zhejiang. Sports are often seen as highly competitive, but historical events like the 1970s' "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" and the ongoing Paris Olympic Games demonstrate that sports have the power to bring people together. Last …

Dance and dribble to new bonds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dance and dribble to new bonds

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-07-31 In the latest episode of Not Only About Us, a group of Chinese and US high school students participated in a series of sporting events in Quzhou, Zhejiang. Sports are often seen as highly competitive, but historical events like the 1970s' "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" and the ongoing Paris Olympic Games demonstrate that sports have the power to bring …

Dance and dribble to new bonds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dance and dribble to new bonds

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-07-31 In the latest episode of Not Only About Us, a group of Chinese and US high school students participated in a series of sporting events in Quzhou, Zhejiang. Sports are often seen as highly competitive, but historical events like the 1970s' "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" and the ongoing Paris Olympic Games demonstrate that sports have the power to bring …

Breaking hops from the streets to Olympic Games
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking hops from the streets to Olympic Games

China Daily  

Julien Saint-Maximin, aka BEE D, and Chinese dancer Zhang Yan, during rehearsals for their performance of Dos Au Mur at Shanghai International Dance Center Theater, on May 23. In celebration of this addition, the Shanghai International Dance Center held its first French Breaking Season, showcasing three innovative contemporary breaking productions from France from May 24 to Monday. Compared to some …

Breaking hops from the streets to Olympic Games
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking hops from the streets to Olympic Games

China Daily  

Julien Saint-Maximin, aka BEE D, and Chinese dancer Zhang Yan, during rehearsals for their performance of Dos Au Mur at Shanghai International Dance Center Theater, on May 23. In celebration of this addition, the Shanghai International Dance Center held its first French Breaking Season, showcasing three innovative contemporary breaking productions from France from May 24 to Monday. Compared to some …

Break dancing comes of age in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Break dancing comes of age in China

China Daily  

Street dancers take part in the new season of the show. He was unable to discover the dancer's name, but later found that he had been performing break dancing, after which Long spent hours after school practicing and perfecting these moves. When the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, announced that break dancing would make its Olympic debut at the Youth …

Break dancing comes of age in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Break dancing comes of age in China

China Daily  

Street dancers take part in the new season of the show. He was unable to discover the dancer's name, but later found that he had been performing break dancing, after which Long spent hours after school practicing and perfecting these moves. When the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, announced that break dancing would make its Olympic debut at the Youth …

Break dancing comes of age in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Break dancing comes of age in China

China Daily  

Street dancers take part in the new season of the show. He was unable to discover the dancer's name, but later found that he had been performing break dancing, after which Long spent hours after school practicing and perfecting these moves. When the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, announced that break dancing would make its Olympic debut at the Youth …

Break dancing comes of age in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Break dancing comes of age in China

China Daily  

Dancer Long Haotian Big business Xia Rui, director of the China Hip-Hop Union Committee, which was founded by the Chinese Dancers Association in 2013, said street dance has become increasingly popular. After being introduced to hip hop culture as a freshman at Communication University of China in Beijing in 2002, Xia immediately fell for the dramatic expression of street dancing. …

Break dancing comes of age in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Break dancing comes of age in China

China Daily  

Dancer Long Haotian Big business Xia Rui, director of the China Hip-Hop Union Committee, which was founded by the Chinese Dancers Association in 2013, said street dance has become increasingly popular. After being introduced to hip hop culture as a freshman at Communication University of China in Beijing in 2002, Xia immediately fell for the dramatic expression of street dancing. …

Break dancing comes of age in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Break dancing comes of age in China

China Daily  

Street dancers take part in the new season of the show. He was unable to discover the dancer's name, but later found that he had been performing break dancing, after which Long spent hours after school practicing and perfecting these moves. When the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, announced that break dancing would make its Olympic debut at the Youth …

Breakout moment
2 years, 7 months ago

Breakout moment

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With street dance breaking into the mainstream, China Oriental Performing Arts Group has launched its street dance group, the first of its kind in the mainland, managed by a national-level performing arts company. With its history dating to the 1950s, China Oriental Performing Arts Group is known for its grand dance productions and galas, combining singing and dancing shows of …

Breakout moment
2 years, 7 months ago

Breakout moment

China Daily  

With street dance breaking into the mainstream, China Oriental Performing Arts Group has launched its street dance group, the first of its kind in the mainland, managed by a national-level performing arts company. With its history dating to the 1950s, China Oriental Performing Arts Group is known for its grand dance productions and galas, combining singing and dancing shows of …

China's dancers get set for their big break
2 years, 8 months ago

China's dancers get set for their big break

China Daily  

B-boy Qi Xiangyu, 17, competes at the World DanceSport Federation World Breaking Championship held in Paris in December. Three selection trials, involving break dance battling and a physical strength test, were originally scheduled once every month from March to May and were designed to pick out four competitors and four substitutes to compete on behalf of China at the Hangzhou …

China's dancers get set for their big break
2 years, 8 months ago

China's dancers get set for their big break

China Daily  

B-boy Qi Xiangyu, 17, competes at the World DanceSport Federation World Breaking Championship held in Paris in December. Three selection trials, involving break dance battling and a physical strength test, were originally scheduled once every month from March to May and were designed to pick out four competitors and four substitutes to compete on behalf of China at the Hangzhou …

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