The BREAK System
You'll be judged using our revolutionary 5-criteria system
Basics
BFoundation and technique: Toprock, Footwork, Freezes
Risk
RDifficulty and power: Power moves, Difficulty, Dynamics
Execution
ECleanliness and control: Control, Cleanliness, Mistakes
Artistry
ACreativity and musicality: Musicality, Originality, Concepts
Knockout
KBattle strategy and intensity: Attack, Intensity, Strategy
Pre-Production Requirements
Video content you need to prepare before the shoot
Archive Footage
- 3-5 clips of your child's first breaking sessions
- Show progression through different phases
- Old home videos preferred
Battle Highlights
- 3-5 clips of your best battle sets
- Must be your own footage (phone/personal)
- NO YouTube or Instagram rips
Day in the Life
- Morning routine & family interactions
- Practice sessions & training process
- Hobbies & room tour
- 5-10 minutes total content
Parent Interview
- Clean background, minimal noise
- Film in landscape mode
- Repeat questions in your answers
Questions
- What's your name/who is your child/where are you from?
- What got your child into breaking?
- What age did they start? How long have they been breaking?
- How often do they practice/train? How many days a week? How many hours?
- What do you think they need to work on in their breaking? (In your opinion)
- What is Breaking? (Explain as if you're talking to someone who knows nothing about this dance)
- What is a Battle? (Explain as if you're talking to someone who knows nothing about breaking or battling)
- What sacrifices have you made to help your child pursue this dance?
- What value has breaking brought to your child's life, besides physical skill? (Helped their confidence? Goal setting? Work ethic? Expand on this)
- Did breaking in the Olympics help or hurt breaking?
- Who do you think is the biggest competition (or hardest battle) in the lineup for your kid?
Upload Instructions
All footage must be uploaded to the folder here: Dropbox
Shoot everything in landscape mode on your phone.
Important: All footage must be original content to avoid copyright issues.
Production Schedule
July 28 - August 3, 2025 • 5-Day Pre-Production + Battle Day
Daily Schedule (Mon-Fri)
9:00-10:00 AM
Crew setup, competitor call time, briefing
10:00-12:00 PM
Primary filming: interviews & training
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch break
1:00-3:00 PM
Secondary filming: social & B-roll
3:00-5:00 PM
Analyst interviews & rehearsal
5:00-6:00 PM
Crew wrap, data backup, daily review
Weekly Breakdown
Monday, July 28
9AM-3PMRobes & Babalu
Tuesday, July 29
9AM-3PMDavid & Logan
Wednesday, July 30
9AM-3PMRicky Jr & BamBam
Thursday, July 31
9AM-3PMBreak & Cazrock
Friday, August 1
9AM-3PMAll Competitors
Saturday, August 2
OFFRest Day
Sunday, August 3
TBABATTLE DAY
Area 15
*Dates and schedule are subject to change