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The leg position and motion is seen in several other power moves, which makes the windmill an essential power move to learn first. The basic windmill can either be "stabbed" or "unstabbed". The stab position helps to keep the hips up high which aids in momentum and execution of the move, [1] especially during the first rotation. Unfortunately ...
Pages in category "Breakdance moves" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
The 2-step is a fundamental dance move that is often one of the first footwork sequence learned by breakdancers. [2] Many breakdance moves can begin from the 2-step position. . This move sets up the direction of movement and builds up momentum when danci
The float or turtle is a b-boying move in which breakdancers turn on their hands with their body horizontal to the floor. [1] Its origins are from basic gymnastics. Though it appears to demand great strength, the float actually requires balance above all because the breaker's weight is supported on the elbows which are firmly planted (" stabbed ...
B-boying or Breaking, also called Breakdancing, is a style of street dance that originated among African-American and Puerto Rican youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan.
Drops are breakdancing techniques that allow b-boys to transition down to the floor and begin performing downrock. [1] Drops may be designed to look flashy, painful, or both. A wide variety of other movements can serve the same purpose, and others such as the kip-up can work in reverse, moving the breaker up from the floor.
The 6-step is foundational to b-boying not only because it is the first footwork sequence breakers often learn, but also because it remains the move around which many sets are structured. Many break moves can begin from the 6-step. The move sets up the direction of rotation and builds momentum while imparting body control. The breaker stays low ...
The stab is a breakdance technique necessary to perform many downrock and power moves. It is not a distinct move, but is incorporated into many breakdance moves including the turtle, cricket, jackhammer, crab-walk, hand glide, some versions of the windmill, [1] and many other floats and freezes. It allows the breakdancer's entire weight to be ...