How Breaking / Breakdancing Builds Confidence and Community in Jersey City Kids

​Breaking / Breakdancing in Jersey City: Building Confidence, Strength, and Community in Youth

When culture and community come together, something powerful happens. Recently, I had the honor of being featured in TAPinto Jersey City in an article by Mansi Nargwani: “Breakdancing Builds Confidence and Community Among Jersey City Kids.”

👉 Read the full feature on TAPinto Jersey City​
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This story highlights what we live every week at Bboy Bgirl Lifestyle, teaching breaking not just as a dance, but as a way to build confidence, discipline, creativity, and community among the youth in our city.

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​More Than Just Dance Moves

When I first started this program, my goal was simple: give kids a solid foundation in breaking, while showing them that dance can help them grow far beyond the floor.
As I shared in the article:

“My goal is to build a strong foundation in each student. If someone wants to take it further, whether that means competitions or just building lifelong confidence, I’ll be there to support and guide them.”

And that’s exactly what we’ve seen. Parents like Danil, Jeremee, and Pawan, who were kind enough to share their perspectives, have noticed their kids becoming stronger, more confident, more disciplined, and more open to expressing themselves.

​Breaking gives them more than skills: it gives them identity and voice.

Orig. Photo Credit: Parent of Bboy Bgirl Lifestyle Program Edit / Recolor : H. Vijande

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​The Atmosphere of Our Sessions

Every week at Lincoln Park’s gazebo, the sound of Hip-Hop fills the air as kids experiment with top rock, footwork, freezes, and cyphers. The vibe is always the same: support, laughter, and encouragement.

​These sessions are about learning and participation. Each child finds their own rhythm, their own style, and their own confidence. And along the way, friendships are built, community bonds are strengthened, and culture is passed on.

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​Featured Reel 🎥

I created an Instagram reel that captures some of these moments—featuring both our community photos and clips provided by TAPinto.

👉 Watch the reel on Instagram

The visuals show exactly what words can’t fully capture: the smiles, the energy, and the power of movement when kids are given space to shine.

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​Gratitude

I want to give a big thank you to Mansi Nargwani for her thoughtful writing, to TAPinto Jersey City for shining a light on our work, and most importantly to the parents and kids who make Bboy Bgirl Lifestyle what it is.
This moment isn’t just ours, it’s for every young breaker learning how to move through life with rhythm, resilience, and community.

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