Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon criticized the World DanceSport Federation for allowing dancer Raygun to compete without a proper skill level, stating "they should have required a certain level of expertise to be at the Olympics." He lamented how her performance made a mockery of break dancing, which he believes stems from a cultural background that values deep life experiences. Colon emphasized that while Raygun might view break dancing as a hobby, it doesn't belong on the Olympic stage where skill is essential.
Colon reflected on the impact of Raygun's awkward performance, saying, "When we see something like that we're like, 'Yo, is that a joke?" He pointed out that an academic approach to break dancing might miss the cultural roots, emphasizing, "You can’t just go in there and disrupt a whole culture of people." His comments reflect the broader concern for maintaining the integrity of break dancing as it gains global recognition at the Olympics.
In criticizing the governance of Olympic dance competitions, Colon argued that there is a need for "a minimum acceptance standard" similar to driving a car, where one must demonstrate enough skill to avoid harming others. He condemned the current system, suggesting that it fails to ensure competitors meet the necessary qualifications to truly represent break dancing, saying, "It's a faulty system which does not uphold the standards of a serious competitive environment."
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