SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Elementary and middle school students in Seoul will be allowed to learn how to break at school next year.
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Wednesday it had signed an agreement with the Korea Breaking Federation to provide break dancing lessons to students as part of an after-school program or at sports clubs starting next semester.
Based on the agreement, both parties have agreed to develop a break dancing curriculum and train instructors and supervisors.
The education office will accept applicants from each school for break dancing lessons, providing instructors or educational videos in return.
The education office will accept applicants from each school for break dancing lessons, providing instructors or educational videos in return.
Breaking, also known as break dancing or B-boying, is a hip-hop dance that features stylish footwork and power moves, like head or back spins.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in 2020 that the dance will be added to the 2024 Paris Games. It is now also an official sport at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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