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From the Bronx to Paris: How breakdancing went global

From the Bronx to Paris: How breakdancing went global

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Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its debut at the Olympics this summer. But the sport has an illustrious history. This hour, we take you from the streets of the Bronx to the global stage.

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From the Bronx to Paris: How breakdancing went global

From the Bronx to Paris: How breakdancing went global

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