Kazakh Breakers Turn Small Local Scene into Global Presence

Kazakh Breakers Turn Small Local Scene into Global Presence

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Breaking, also widely known as breakdance, made its Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing global attention to a dance culture that has long existed between underground battles and competitive sport. But for dancers from Kazakhstan, international recognition began long before the Olympic spotlight. Over the past decade, several breakers fro…