Winnipeg breakdancer finds ‘catharsis’ and ‘representation’ through dance

Dec 29, 2023

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Break dancer balances on right hand and arm while the rest of his body is horizontal on a dance floor. Dancer wears a black beanie, a black sweatshirt with yellow squiggles on the chest. He is wearing light coloured track pants and white sneakers.

Winnipeg breaker Dela Awuyah (a.k.a Mooki) uses dance and rap as a way to express himself and deal with life’s struggles, including the death of a cousin and growing up in poverty in the West End.

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Winnipeg breakdancer finds ‘catharsis’ and ‘representation’ through dance

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