Olympic Breakdancer "Raygun" and Her Legendary Coach Renata Bliss: A Viral Sensation

Grayson Larkspur

Updated Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

The world of breakdancing recently took a viral turn when Olympic breakdancer "Raygun" introduced her coach, the famous Australian freestyle dance teacher Renata Bliss. The video featuring Bliss has captivated audiences, sparking a mix of admiration and amusement across social media platforms.

In the video, Renata Bliss proudly declares, "Hi, I'm Renata Bliss and I'm your Freestyle Dance Teacher." This simple introduction has launched countless discussions and reactions online, making the video a must-watch for dance enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.

One Reddit user humorously compared Bliss to the iconic Techno Viking, saying, "She's no Techno Viking, but somehow I had a flashback of it watching this." Another user, with a nod to Australia's notorious wildlife, joked, "I used to think the scariest thing about Australia was the wildlife. But now I know the deadliest thing there is the dance moves."

The video has also drawn comments about its comedic value. One commenter remarked, "This is so legendary. This video used to make my stomach hurt every. Single. Time." Another added, "I love dancing but I gotta admit, it can look pretty stupid. Especially muted."

Renata Bliss's freestyle moves have transcended mere dance, inspiring comparisons to video game choreography. "Well, I guess we now know who was the inspiration for the choreography for the Mass Effect series," quipped another viewer.

While some comments light-heartedly critiqued her style—"Aussies need to stick to swimming" and "Nah, come on. This is all an elaborate SNL skit"—others admired her unabashed confidence. "Leave Renata out of this! 🤣 also look at her face! She’s like *I’M KILLING IT*," one fan defended.

The video has not only spotlighted Renata Bliss's unique dance style but also stirred a conversation about the broader implications of freestyle dancing in competitive arenas. One commenter expressed sympathy for the competitors: "I feel a little bad for the people actually competing in this because most of us didn’t even know breakdancing was at the Olympics and everyone is only talking about the woman who got dead last. That said she’s stolen my heart."

For those interested in more of Renata Bliss's work, another user shared a link to her YouTube channel, which dates back almost a decade: "She has an entire channel from almost a decade ago."

Renata Bliss and her coaching methods have left an indelible mark on the world of breakdancing, proving that dance is not just about precision but also about passion and personality. Whether one sees her as a comedic figure or a dance legend, Bliss undoubtedly knows how to command attention and make an impact.

Experience the viral sensation for yourself and see why Renata Bliss and her Olympic protégé "Raygun" have become the talk of the dance world.

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Top Comments from Reddit

Bobdole3737

She's no techno Viking, but somehow I had a flashback of it watching this

Essigucha

I was a late 90’s raver. These moves are from people that took to much of something and thought they were bad a**.

Enticing_Venom

I used to think the scariest thing about Australia was the wildlife. But now I know the deadliest thing there is the dance moves.

Steplgu

I love dancing but I gotta admit, it can look pretty stupid. Especially muted.

Professional-Fix8518

Aussies need to stick to swimming

lookingforterm

Here is her explaining why she made this video [https://youtu.be/rCAgqkgNrEA?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/rCAgqkgNrEA?feature=shared)

Bunnnnii

This is so legendary. This video used to make my stomach hurt every. Single. Time.

A_Cup_of_Bees

Nah, come on. This is all an elaborate SNL skit

Overall-Parsley7123

this is the very definition of cringe

Jer_061

Well, I guess we now know who was the inspiration for the choreography for the Mass Effect series.

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