Boundaries, in both dance and life, are meant to be broken.

Break Through.

The Breaking Boundaries Foundation’s mission is to empower youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to learn breaking as a lifelong activity. We strive to provide an escape, a sense of accomplishment, and a community where boundaries, both in dance and in life, are meant to be broken.

“Breaking” has a dual meaning for us. We’re here to enable youth to not only master Breaking, but also breakthrough the socio-economic and personal obstacles they may face.

What Is Breaking?

Breaking is a modern dance style originating in the Bronx in the early 1970s in the wake of the birth of hip-hop. Incorporating athletic movements such as toprock, footwork, power moves, and freezes, breaking has evolved into a unique category of dance and will make its debut as an Olympic Sport in the Paris 2024 Games.