Inspired by Olympics, Japanese Seniors Learn Breakdancing — VOA Learning English
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Beginning
Saruwaka Kiyoshie is a 74-year-old surfer and classical Japanese dancer. Now Saruwaka is interested in a new event for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris: breakdancing.
"I used to see kids breakdancing under the railroad tracks and would think to myself, 'I'd probably be one of them if I were young',” Saruwaka said. "And now, breaking is going to be added in Paris, and Japan even has a gold medal candidate."
Saruwaka is a member of a seniors' breakdancing group. It is Ara Style Senior, Japan's only breakdancing group made up of older citizens.
A rehearsal
On a recent Friday, eight members gathered in a community center to prepare for a performance at a local celebration. They wore orange and green…
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