How to Breakdance
Seek out an open tile, linoleum, or hardwood surface., Put on athletic shoes., Choose your hip hop beats., Know the basic terminology., Know the term "teched."
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Seek out an open tile
You can also use a large piece of cardboard on any hard surface like concrete.
The main idea is that you'll be able to slide easily around the surface of the material. -
Step 2: linoleum
Breakdancing is truly a sport that requires physical exertion and athletic moves.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. , Pick music with an upbeat, steady rhythm and a flow that you can feel.
The most important aspect of the music is that you feel inspired and energized by it. , One of the first things any boy should learn is the difference between "breakdancing" and "Bboying".
Bboying is the first term made to describe the dance; it's usually the term used when in the community.
The term "breakdancing" was invented by the mainstream media in the 1980s to market the dance.
Recently, serious performers have tried to reclaim the name "Bboying" for their performance.
The dance is called B-boying whether the performer is male or female.
But when describing a certain individual, there's Bboy (male breaker) and B-girl (female breaker).
All breakers have a nickname, such as Bboy Darkness, Bboy Cloud, etc.
At first, this shouldn't be too important, but it is in the long run when you want to gain a better hold of who you are as a dancer and gain recognition in your community. , Teched in the breakdancing world means varied.
It is used to describe the six- or four-step movements a performer is doing on the ground.
When a B-boy's movements are heavily "teched," they are very complex and distinct. -
Step 3: or hardwood surface.
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Step 4: Put on athletic shoes.
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Step 5: Choose your hip hop beats.
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Step 6: Know the basic terminology.
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Step 7: Know the term "teched."
Detailed Guide
You can also use a large piece of cardboard on any hard surface like concrete.
The main idea is that you'll be able to slide easily around the surface of the material.
Breakdancing is truly a sport that requires physical exertion and athletic moves.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. , Pick music with an upbeat, steady rhythm and a flow that you can feel.
The most important aspect of the music is that you feel inspired and energized by it. , One of the first things any boy should learn is the difference between "breakdancing" and "Bboying".
Bboying is the first term made to describe the dance; it's usually the term used when in the community.
The term "breakdancing" was invented by the mainstream media in the 1980s to market the dance.
Recently, serious performers have tried to reclaim the name "Bboying" for their performance.
The dance is called B-boying whether the performer is male or female.
But when describing a certain individual, there's Bboy (male breaker) and B-girl (female breaker).
All breakers have a nickname, such as Bboy Darkness, Bboy Cloud, etc.
At first, this shouldn't be too important, but it is in the long run when you want to gain a better hold of who you are as a dancer and gain recognition in your community. , Teched in the breakdancing world means varied.
It is used to describe the six- or four-step movements a performer is doing on the ground.
When a B-boy's movements are heavily "teched," they are very complex and distinct.
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