How judging works for Olympics breaking (breakdancing) competitions
B-Boy Crumbs has been judging Olympic qualifiers for breaking, or breakdancing. He details the criteria that judges pay close attention to: technique, vocabulary, originality, execution and musicality. The “hot seat” is reserved only for judges that are highly experienced breakers themselves. Modesto, Calif. native and original member of San Jose-based Style Elements Crew shares what’s going on through a judge’s mind during the heat of a battle — and preps you for what you’ll likely see during Olympic competition in Paris.