Basics of Breakdancing:

Breakdancing, as it is known now was initially called B-boying, or breaking which was developed as part of hip-hop culture by African Americans, on the East Coast of the U.S. The chart topping rap stars and the pop stars promoted different break dance moves and some moves went as far as to be associated with the particular musician as he perfected it and made use of the moves in the music videos and stage performances. The ‘moon-walk' is one such dance move that is associated to none other than the king of Pop, Michael Jackson. But the basic break dance steps can be broken down to toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes/suicides. It is danced to both hip-hop and other genres of music that are often remixed to prolong the musical breaks and enhance the break dance steps.

The best way to learn break dancing is to join a class as Breakdance is enjoyed most when you're training with other breakdancers. Warming up is extremely important before any rigorous work out and break dancing could be quiet vigorous and demanding. Just remember your gym lessons at school and do some stretches to warm up before you attempt any breakdance moves. Dynamic or bouncing stretches are better and more specific for break dancing.

Those who can't find classes for break dancing can try online videos as it is a really great way to find a move you'd like to learn. Once you find the right footage or the video, watch it over and over again, studying every intricate detail and try to get it into your head. Play the moves through your mind and you'll find practicing it for real so much easier. Breaking is all about the music so you'll need some breakdance mixes to play while you train. Here are a few moves,

Make sure you hit the beats with your toprock and just experiment with different steps!

Practice! Practice! Practice! Practice the moves you really want to get good at and get them ironed out smooth! Do them slow and then when your body gets used to the movement speed it up!

The Hand glide :

Hand glide is a type of spin usually performed while balanced in a one-handed float position. A good understanding of hand glides will help improve your spins and windmills.

1. Start off with hands and knees on the ground, as if you're getting to crawl.
2. Plant your elbow on your hip with your back slightly hunched.
3. Now balance on your right hand and push off with the left. Repeat spins until you're able to make several circles.

Tips :

1. Strive for excellent balance while doing hand glides
2. For beginners, place something slick underneath your hand to spin faster
3. Avoid touching the ground with any other parts of your body other than your hands

The One-leg swipe :

One-leg swipe or one-foot swipe is one of many variations of the swipe move. It's performed with one foot in the air (often pointed straight out), normally the leg on the inside of the rotation.

1. Start in a Crab position, with hands and legs on the ground and chest facing up.
2. Lift your left arm over your head, relieving the weight of your body from the right arm with the swinging momentum.
3. As your right hand makes contact with the ground, lift your left leg and bring it to the same height as your right knee. Be sure to keep your left leg straight. Now bring your right knee to a right angle, while keeping your whole body straight.
4. Rotate with your upper body. As your legs rotate, your right hand touches the ground and the left begins to swing around. As the right foot lands on the ground, the right hand lifts up to follow the left hand.

Turtles :

Turtles can be performed as a circular form of Float, which involves moving one hand forward and alternately moving the other backwards. But, before you can successfully do the Circles, a proper understanding of the Freeze is required.

• Start in a kneeling position with both knees on the ground, as if you're ready to crawl.
• Balance both elbows between your stomach and hips section. (It might be better to jab your elbows right above your hip bones.)
• Lean forward, with your hands not more than a foot or so apart. Most of your weight should be on the elbows, instead of the legs.
• Balance on your arms and legs and lift off the ground.
• Your arms should be at a 90 degree angle. Tuck your legs in so that they are close to your butt, but don't overdo this.
• Now try to hold this position. Start by holding it for 10 seconds, then gradually increase your hold time by 10 seconds. Don't forget to breather.

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