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"Breakdancing," also known as "breaking" or "b-boying" is a style of "street dance" (dance performed on the street, not in a theater) that "emerged" (was created; appeared) in the 1970s. It was originally most popular among African Americans, but now young people of all backgrounds and cultures can be seen performing it. Breakdancing is performed "to music" (while music is playing), especially "hip-hop music" (popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken words).

Breakdancing involves a lot of twists, "hops" (jumping on one foot), and "spins" (turning quickly in circles). The b-boys and b-girls who perform are usually on the ground, spinning on one small part of their body. For example, they might even spin on their head. They often support their body weight on a single hand while their legs are spinning around in circles.

Breakdancing is often performed in small groups. The performers take turns, often clapping and shouting loudly while the others are dancing. Sometimes the groups are "collaborative" (helping each other), encouraging each other to try new "moves" (ways of moving one's body while dancing). But other groups are "competitive" (trying to demonstrate who is best) and they perform in "battles" between two people or groups trying to show that they have "superior" (better than others) "creativity" (ability to think of new things), and "skill" (ability to do difficult or challenging things).

This style of dance has "spread" (expanded; gone to new places) worldwide. Today, breaking is popular in Europe, Asia, and North America. Most of the performers are male, but b-girls are "increasingly" (more and more) competing in breaking battles.