Breaking

Breaking is a style that is definately a dance for the young or extreemly fit -----

If you practice this style of dance you are called a 'b-boy' or 'b-girl'.

This dance soon became a phenomenon.

It could be seen in clubs, at parties, even on the streets - performed by talented youngsters.

This style is made up of four main elements - Power moves, Toprock, Downrock and Finishing Moves, which means a Freeze or Suicide.

Toprock - Steps performed from a standing position. These moves act as a warm up to the more dynamic moves.

Downrock - relates to the footwork that's performed on the floor.

Power Moves - actions that require a certain amount of physical power to perform. Some of these moves the 'dancers' perform come from the martial arts and gymnastics.

Finishing Move - These come at the end of a dancers 'set'. Normally a 'freeze' - which is self explanatory - the dancer ends in a stylish pose.

They can also end with a 'Suicide' - which means they fall onto their backs as if they've lost control.

Take a look at this video for some fine examples of this style of dance.


INTO THE HOODS : This shows off this style of dance perfectly.Click on link to find out more.

INTO THE HOODS .

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