It is one of the latest sports set to appear at the Paris games in 2024 in an attempt to broaden the appeal of the games.

Other sports to get the nod to return to the Olympic Games included skateboarding, surfing and climbing. However, the latter sports have not drawn the same level of controversy as the inclusion of breakdancing.

Wagga's Max Schneider, 12, has been dancing for three years and thinks the inclusion of breakdancing at the games will inspire many people to give it a go.

"I think it is a great idea and it helps more people find things that they enjoy because people don't know they like dancing until they give it a go," he said.

Street Slamin Dance Centre's artistic director Grace Mattingly however, was delighted to hear that breakdancing could appear on televisions across the globe as part of the Olympic Games.

She said it opens up the dance world and hopefully, they will consider incorporating more dance styles in the future such as cheerleading.

"People don't consider dance as a sport when dancers work just as hard as most athletes," she said.

"It opens up people's eyes to see that dancing is hard work and should be considered a sport."