#breakdancing
#breakdancing

France politics

An ailing Olympic movement turns to Paris for salvation

The new sport for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad is breaking, commonly known as break dancing, highlighting a shift towards more unconventional and modern athletic competitions.

Miscellaneous

Raygun gives surprise performance of her viral Olympics moves days after announcing her retirement

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's recent performance after announcing retirement raises questions about her future in breakdancing.

Miscellaneous

Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer who became a laughing stock, says she is retiring because of the backlash

Rachael Gunn's retirement from breakdancing follows harmful online scrutiny and misinformation impacting her experience post-Olympics.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Writing

It's not about Raygun': Breakdancers speak out on Olympics row

The uproar over the Australian breakdancer's performance overshadowed the achievements of other medal-winning dancers, highlighting cultural insensitivity in the criticism.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Privacy professionals

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn Complains Of 'So Much Hate' From Her Olympic Breakdancing Performance

Criticism of Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's Olympic breakdancing performance highlights cultural appropriation and allegations of unethical behavior within the hip-hop community.

fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com

Music

To Show and Prove' Is a Requirement in Hip-Hop

The Raygun Olympics incident illustrates the potential colonization and distortion of hip-hop culture within academia, threatening its authentic representation.

France politics

An ailing Olympic movement turns to Paris for salvation

The new sport for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad is breaking, commonly known as break dancing, highlighting a shift towards more unconventional and modern athletic competitions.

Miscellaneous

Raygun gives surprise performance of her viral Olympics moves days after announcing her retirement

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's recent performance after announcing retirement raises questions about her future in breakdancing.

Miscellaneous

Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer who became a laughing stock, says she is retiring because of the backlash

Rachael Gunn's retirement from breakdancing follows harmful online scrutiny and misinformation impacting her experience post-Olympics.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Writing

It's not about Raygun': Breakdancers speak out on Olympics row

The uproar over the Australian breakdancer's performance overshadowed the achievements of other medal-winning dancers, highlighting cultural insensitivity in the criticism.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Privacy professionals

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn Complains Of 'So Much Hate' From Her Olympic Breakdancing Performance

Criticism of Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's Olympic breakdancing performance highlights cultural appropriation and allegations of unethical behavior within the hip-hop community.

Music

To Show and Prove' Is a Requirement in Hip-Hop

The Raygun Olympics incident illustrates the potential colonization and distortion of hip-hop culture within academia, threatening its authentic representation.

more#olympics

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Raygun musical creator announces completely legal' new show after legal threat from breaker

Broadbridge canceled her Raygun musical due to legal threats but successfully switched to a new parody project titled Breaking The Musical.

#rachael-gunn

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Raygun responds to Olympics breakdancing performance hate

Rachael Gunn apologized for the backlash against her breakdancing performance at the Paris Olympics and addressed the hate she received.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

Here's how much Raygun has made from her breaking fame - and it may shock you

Rachael Gunn seeks regular employment while balancing her growing but limited fame after the Paris Olympics.

fromSherdog

Music

Casey O'Neill Imitates Controversial Australian Breakdancer After UFC 305 Win

Casey O'Neill celebrated her UFC 305 victory with a humorous breakdance performance, poking fun at Rachael Gunn's Olympic debut amid online criticism.

fromwww.dw.com

New York City

Raygun officially ranked world No. 1 female breakdancer DW 09/11/2024

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has been named the world's top female breakdancer by the World DanceSport Federation, with her ranking based on limited competitions.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Raygun responds to Olympics breakdancing performance hate

Rachael Gunn apologized for the backlash against her breakdancing performance at the Paris Olympics and addressed the hate she received.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

Here's how much Raygun has made from her breaking fame - and it may shock you

Rachael Gunn seeks regular employment while balancing her growing but limited fame after the Paris Olympics.

fromSherdog

Music

Casey O'Neill Imitates Controversial Australian Breakdancer After UFC 305 Win

Casey O'Neill celebrated her UFC 305 victory with a humorous breakdance performance, poking fun at Rachael Gunn's Olympic debut amid online criticism.

fromwww.dw.com

New York City

Raygun officially ranked world No. 1 female breakdancer DW 09/11/2024

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has been named the world's top female breakdancer by the World DanceSport Federation, with her ranking based on limited competitions.

more#rachael-gunn

fromWashington Post

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

After years of spinning on his head, a breakdancer grew a scalp tumor

A man developed a scalp tumor from breakdancing, underscoring the need for awareness of injuries in this sport.

fromArs Technica

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Breakdancers at risk for "headspin hole," doctors warn

Breakdancing can lead to significant scalp injuries, including a rare condition called 'headspin hole,' necessitating medical intervention.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Breakdancers told too many headspins could give them a cone-head'

Breakdancing may cause a unique injury known as 'breakdance bulge,' resulting from excessive headspins and requiring surgical intervention for some performers.

fromFast Company

Education

How an Olympic breakdancer could help higher ed bust a move

Rachael Gunn's Olympic performance underscores the disconnect between academic knowledge and practical skill in breakdancing.

fromJuxtapoz

Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - OSGEMEOS: Endless Story @ Hirschhorn Museum Highlights the Fall Season

OSGEMEOS embodies the spirit of 1980s graffiti and breakdancing, showcasing their unique artistic narrative influenced by their Brazilian upbringing and hip-hop culture.

fromwww.npr.org

Raygun and Australian officials speak out against hate' over Olympic breaking

Bullying and harassment towards B-girl Raygun following her performance at the Paris Olympics were condemned by the Australian Olympic Committee.

US news

#artistic-expression

Writing

fromConde Nast Traveler

Breakdancing Is Now an Olympic Sport, But the Hip-Hop Community of Paris Is Skeptical

Breakdancing is viewed as an art form before being considered a sport, belonging to the streets and fostering community.

Writing

The Privilege To Fail: How Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's Olympic Routine Made Breakdancing A Global Joke

Breakdancing originated in 1970s NYC as a unique art form combining elements of aerobics, gymnastics, and street battles.

Writing

fromConde Nast Traveler

Breakdancing Is Now an Olympic Sport, But the Hip-Hop Community of Paris Is Skeptical

Breakdancing is viewed as an art form before being considered a sport, belonging to the streets and fostering community.