When you think about Cannes, breakdance is perhaps not top of the things you expect to experience. Not only does it exist, breakdance and hip-hop flourish in Cannes.
Let’s hear it for Break the Floor
Remember when rappers used to say “Put your hands in the air”? The break dancers of Break the Floor throw everything in the air.
Some of the world’s best hip-hop dancers challenge each other in gravity-defying moves that push the limits of the human body to seemingly-impossible levels.
The 4×4 battles and stunning choreographies bring together crews from the USA, Japan, South Korea, France (naturally) and the Netherlands.
Bringing breakdance to Cannes
The 2026 edition will take place at the Palais on January 11, from 4pm.
The organising team also put together workshops and demonstrations to coincide with the event. Also, look out for the dancers as they often make spontaneous appearances on the Croisette and elsewhere.
More info: check Break the Floor.
If you visit Cannes for the Film Festival, you might also run across impressive breakdance teams along the Croisette.
