Afraa Kori
Breakdancing’s Olympic debut is a thrilling global milestone, bringing music to the ears for Point Cook’s Gnomeboys.
Gnomeboys are viral dance legends and content creators, showcasing their unique blend of dancing skills and comedy.
Their experience with breaking began separately at very young ages and brought them together as teenagers.
“Chris and Jamane competed in some battles with their crew and shared their passion for many years. However, breaking takes an extreme amount of commitment to be great at it and we had so many other plans. You can still find us jamming in the garage though,” Gnomeboys said.
Breakdancing emerged in New York City in the late 1970s, boosted by the Rock Steady Crew, Michael Jackson and Tiktok.
Now, its debut on the global stage offers a unique opportunity to showcase its vibrant energy and skilful performances to a worldwide audience, celebrating both its rich history and its evolution into a respected competitive sport.
“It means more representation not just for breaking but for dance and hip hop. It means more opportunities for our community, it means more growth, longevity and hopefully a new generation of breakers representing Australia on world stages,” Gnomeboys said.
“It’s a special feeling really, breaking is an expression that we shared as young boys and it’s essentially what connected us. Even though we aren’t as committed to the expression nowadays it’s still something we appreciate and to see it represented on a world stage is huge for dance and hip hop.”
