The Breaking Boundaries Foundation empowers youth by offering a platform to delve into breaking. Through dance, 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.Statement of Purpose

1. Empower Through Dance: Provide opportunities for everyone, especially kids, especially those of color and from disadvantaged backgrounds, to learn breaking as a lifelong activity.

2. No Boundaries in Access: Upholding our core principle, we commit to never turn away any child based on their family’s financial limitations.

3. Positive Engagement: Channel the energy and passion of the youth by engaging them in a dynamic activity that offers a haven from everyday challenges, fostering an atmosphere teeming with positivity.

4. Skill and Confidence Building: As participants master a diverse range of breaking moves and techniques through the colored shirt-rank system, they not only gain physical prowess but also experience a boost in self-esteem and resilience. The program fosters character building, reinforces strong values, and promotes a healthy lifestyle, equipping them with essential life skills beyond the dance floor.

5. Holistic Development: Embrace the dual meaning of & “Breaking,” by enabling the youth to not only master breaking but also to break-through socio-economic and personal obstacles they face.

6. Structured Progression: This phrasing emphasizes the use of colored t-shirts as markers of progression, while making a clear comparison to the widely recognized martial arts belt ranking system.

7. Team: “Each one, teach one” Is the philosophy in hip-hop culture that reflects the idea of individuals sharing knowledge and wisdom within their community. It encourages the passing on of experience and insights to empower others, fostering a cycle of learning and growth.

8. Values: Growth Mindset, Respect, Kindness, Leadership, Humility, Grit, Fun, Accountability, Excellence, and Integrity,

At Breaking Boundaries Foundation, dance is not just a form of expression; it’s a lifeline, a bridge to confidence, and a tool for personal evolution. With passion and hard work at its core, BBF stands as a testament to the transformative power of breaking, illuminating the path for countless youth eager to break their own boundaries.