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Kazakh Breakers Turn Small Local Scene into Global Presence

By Leila Samarbayeva on 12 April 2026

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...