Author: ChrisQNguyen – / Source: Good News Network
Throughout history, women have broken societal gender norms in all fields of life; and now, this woman from Japan has become the first ever female to hold a world championship title in competitive breakdancing – and she is only 20 years old.
Most commonly known as breakdancing, the art form which originated from the Bronx in the 1970s has now become a worldwide phenomenon with competitions all over the world.
The Red Bull BC One breakdancing tournament first started in Biel, Switzerland 14 years ago. Since then, it has become the biggest competition for breaking in the world with many “B-boys” and “B-girls” seeking to be the champion. Breaking being a mostly male dominant art form, very few women have competed in the coveted BC One.
It wasn’t until 2017 when B-girl Ayumi representing the Japanese dance crew “Body Carnival” was the first female to ever join the ranks among the men. Following her success at the event, Red Bull announced their very first B-girl…
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