"Breaking" Down Barriers

In class, we've discussed alot about how women have to learn to survive in a man's world. Thanks to the bravery of women who pushed the limits in history, with sports and lifestyle, today we have many more opportunities to grow and achieve our goals. Today, there is one group of women who have been huge in opening up doors for female hip-hop dancers: the Beatfreakz. This group of 8 incredibly talented women is respected by dancers worldwide, male and female. These women are competing at a level that many professional male dancers are unable to compare. Hip-hop, which is considered a male dominated genre, was very closed off for women, especially in breaking because of the high risk of injury. However, these ladies have worked hard to perfect their craft and compete at a male level in battles. One of the things that I really admire about Beatfreakz is that most female dancers rely on their sexuality to be noticed, but Beatfreakz gets down and dirty. On America's Best Dance Crew, Beatfreakz was the first female crew to be in the finals, and they finished in a very close second place. Some of their credits include backup dancing for Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Madonna, Chris Brown, and movies such as You Got Served, Step Up 2, and Bgirl. The dancers of Beatfreakz are some of the most respected dancers in Hollywood and the world, and they have paved the way for and inspired so many young, female hip-hop dancers.

Here is a reel of their dancing for ABDC to check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Esykt40WB0

By: Bethany Endter*
Kin338 TuTh 9:30