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By Alan Smith B-boys, b-girls, randomised DJs, here we go. The sport of Breaking will make its debut in Paris in August as Olympic organisers battle to engage younger audiences. Sixteen males and 16 females – they would rather not be called break-dancers – will compete at La Concordia on August 9-10. They will face off in head to head battles and perform to a backing track chosen by DJs – so the competitors cannot rehearse to specific music. The terminology will be new to most but is not overly complex in a sport where artistic interpretation is central. There are four key elements to breaking…

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