Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic forefront as 'Dance of the Games' creator

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August 4, 2024 at 1:24 a.m.

Mourad Merzouki is bringing hip-hop dance to the Paris Olympics. The French-Algerian choreographer is the creator of the “Dance of the Games.” Merzouki's showcase at the Trocadéro Champions Park kicks off Monday. The four-day “Dance of the Games” marks a triumphant moment for Merzouki, whose hip-hop style was once doubted 30 years ago but has now proven its lasting appeal. (AP video shot by Lujain Jo and produced by Jonathan Landrum Jr)

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