Breakdancing
How the Olympics’ Thirst for Youth Subculture Steamrolls the Sports We Love
Skateboarding, surfing, climbing, parkour, and breakdancing were gaining power in their own right—but once the IOC got involved, everything got very complicated.
Olympic Breakdancing Would Be a Win for Hip-Hop
One of the genre's foundational aspects could be making its way to the 2024 Paris games.
exploring the birth of the b-boy in 70s new york
“It’s a story about art and the resilience of human beings,” says Bronx street photographer Ricky Flores, who captured the nascent b-boy subculture.
exploring the birth of the b-boy in 70s new york
“It’s a story about art and the resilience of human beings,” says Bronx street photographer Ricky Flores, who captured the nascent b-boy subculture.
We Need More Artists Like This Street Performer-Turned Multimedia Wizard
How a formerly-undocumented kid from Queens went from performing on the subway to a solo art show in Manhattan.
Breakdancing FBI Agent Did a Backflip in a Bar and Accidentally Shot Someone
His gun went off after it dropped from his waistband mid-flip.
Cambodia’s Young Female Skaters Are Ready To Spark a Cultural Revolution
Earlier this year, British photographer Hannah Bailey traveled to Cambodia to capture its thriving skate scene, led by Skateistan, a not-for-profit organization teaching girls to skate.
Breakdancing Through Japan
A few days in Japan at the Red Bull BC One Championship, the individual B-Boy equivalent of the World Cup.
Breakdancing? An Unlikely Sense of Sight for the Visually Impaired
Hip-hop theatre company Rationale discover which dance moves can be seen by those with vision problems.
We Meet a Breakdancing Ballerina on Today's 'Daily VICE'
Dancer Martina Heimann left Germany's ballet recitals behind after falling in love with New York City's breakdancing scene.