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Break The Limits
Project Reference:
101244035
Break the Limits (BTL) is an Erasmus+ Not-for-Profit European Sport Event led by the Bulgarian Breaking Federation with partners from France and Germany. The project promotes breakdancing as an inclusive “sport for all,” combining physical activity, creativity, and social impact. Aligned with EU priorities on health-enhancing physical activity, social inclusion, and gender equality, BTL leverages breaking’s Olympic momentum to engage youth, underserved communities, refugees, and women in sport.
Summary
Break the Limits (BTL) is an Erasmus+ Not-for-Profit European Sport Event led by the Bulgarian Breaking Federation with partners from France and Germany. The project uses breakdancing as a sport for all – combining physical activity, creativity, and inclusion.
- Responds to the EU Work Plan for Sport (2024–2027), the Council Recommendation on Health-Enhancing Physical Activity, and EU strategies on social inclusion and gender equality in sport.
- Builds on breakdancing’s Olympic debut in Paris 2024, leveraging its popularity to increase participation in sport, especially among underserved groups.
- Promotes youth empowerment, refugee integration, gender equality, and European values.
Project Timeline
Month 0: Grant agreement signature with EACEA.
Month 1: Kick-off meeting (online). Monthly partner meetings + 1:1 coordination ongoing.
Months 1–3: Dissemination setup (website, social media, branding).
Months 3–5: Event 1 – Olympic Values (Paris): 20 BG + 20 DE + 100 FR; youth, underserved, ≥40% female.
- Deliverables: Event Report (M5), Olympic Values Guide (M6).
Months 6–7: Event 2 – Dance for Inclusion (Dresden): 20 BG + 20 FR + 100 DE; refugees, marginalized youth, ≥40% female.
- Deliverables: Event Report (M7), Social Inclusion Toolkit (M8).
Month 9: Event 3 – European Week of Sport (Sofia): 20 FR + 20 DE + 100 BG; youth, public, underserved, ≥40% female.
- Deliverable: Event Report (M10).
Months 10–11: Resource development – “Break to Move” Guide & Promotional Video (M11).
Month 12: Final Conference (Sofia) + Final Evaluation (online).
- Deliverables: Results Booklet, Impact Report, Sustainability Plan, Social Media Campaign (M12).
List of Deliverables
Event Deliverables
- Paris: Event Report (M5), Olympic Values Guide (M6).
- Dresden: Event Report (M7), Social Inclusion Toolkit (M8).
- Sofia: Event Report (M10).
Project Resources
- “Break to Move” Guide for Physical Activity & Community Engagement (M11).
- “Break to Move” Promotional Video (M11).
Final Outputs
- Social Media Campaign Report (M12).
- Project Results Booklet (M12).
- Impact Assessment Report (M12).
- Sustainability Plan (M12).
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Partners
Champions Factory
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Break Federation (BBF)
Bulgaria
Fédération Française de Danse
France
House of Urban Culture
Germany
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
