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. Stay tuned for more videos as we count down to the opening ceremony! https://nbcbayarea.com/BreakingItDown About this series: As we move forward toward Paris, we’re talking to Bay Area breaking legends and rising superstars who understand this new Olympic sport in a way that few others can — and know how the threads of Bay Area culture are woven tightly through it. From the origins of breaking terminology to the music that drives it, and the intricacies of strategy in the heat of a dance battle, who better to be our guides than the very artists and athletes who’ve shaped this dynamic dance into the phenomenon it is today? Stay connected: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nbcbayarea Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea Catch up on all the day's news: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/ Download our mobile app: On iOS: http://nbcbay.com/R1BhqYM On Android: http://nbcbay.com/rUcA97h Watch us on OTT: Add our channel on Roku: https://bit.ly/3ySK60j Download our app on Amazon Fire TV: https://amzn.to/3FmmiEA #breakdance #bayarea #bboy #dance #judges #sports