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Foundations of Breakdancing: Step-by-Step for Beginners

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In Foundations of Breakdancing, we’ll break down the essential moves and techniques you’ll need to start breaking with confidence. This course designed for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in breakdancing. You’ll learn the basic moves, like the six-step, and explore key techniques like freezes and transitions. More than just moves, we’ll also focus on building your physical strength and flexibility so you can power up for future powermoves. Start here and watch your bboy skills grow!

What Will You Learn?

  • Master footwork and basic transitions.
  • Learn the foundational Top Rock moves to start your routine.
  • Build strength for solid freezes like the Baby Freeze and Chair Freeze.
  • Improve your core strength and flexibility for better control and power.
  • Develop musicality and learn to move with the beat of the music.
  • Understand how to connect moves smoothly for a fluid flow.
  • Create your first simple bboying routine combining footwork and freezes.
  • Gain the confidence to perform in front of others and start battling.
  • Progress toward more advanced moves like Windmills and Flares.

Course Content

History of Breaking
Overview of bboying, its history, and culture. Introduction to the 4 elements of Hip-Hop (Breakdancing, DJing, MCing, Graffiti) The evolution of bboying Bboying terminology and lingo

  • How the Bronx brought breaking to the world
    05:05
  • The Origins of Breaking Culture – Breaking the Beat: In the Bronx
    09:59

Basic Toprock
Toprock is the standing footwork that serves as the introduction to any bboying routine. In this topic, you'll learn the importance of Toprock as the first move that sets the rhythm and flow of your performance. We'll cover the basic movements and how Toprock connects with the rest of your bboying style, setting the tone for transitions into footwork, freezes, and power moves.

Basic Downrock
Learning Basic Downrock in breakdancing is essential because it forms the foundation of many breakdancing movements. It helps you develop balance, flexibility, and strength, as it requires you to use your arms, core, and legs in coordination. Mastering downrock improves your footwork, rhythm, and understanding of the dance floor, allowing for more fluid transitions into other moves like power moves or freezes. It also gives you the versatility to perform in various styles and battle situations. Essentially, Basic Downrock is a vital building block that enables you to grow as a well-rounded bboy or bgirl.

Basic Freezes
Learning basic freezes in breakdancing is essential because they form the foundation of many advanced moves and routines. Freezes showcase control, strength, and style, helping you stand out during a battle or performance. Mastering them builds muscle memory and stability, which improves your overall balance and body awareness. They also teach you the importance of posture and alignment, crucial for executing more complex moves safely. Additionally, freezes are visually impressive and serve as powerful transitions between dynamic steps, adding variety and flair to your dancing. By learning basic freezes, you build the confidence and technique necessary for progression in breakdancing.

Powermoves
Learning basic powermoves in breakdancing is essential because these moves build a strong foundation for more advanced tricks and help improve body coordination, strength, and control. Powermoves like windmills, flares, and headspins challenge your core stability, flexibility, and spatial awareness, skills that are key to mastering any breakdance style. Starting with basics allows you to progress safely while minimizing the risk of injury, as you develop muscle memory and proper technique. Additionally, mastering powermoves helps you stand out as a bboy/bgirl, adding dynamic flair to your routines and expanding your creativity and versatility on the dance floor.

Toprock Battle
Watching toprock battles in breakdancing is essential because they showcase the creativity, style, and personality of dancers. Toprock is the foundation of breakdancing, where dancers express their individuality through footwork, grooves, and rhythmic movement. These battles allow dancers to demonstrate their skills, interact with their opponents, and engage the crowd. Toprock battles also emphasize musicality and timing, as dancers must match their movements to the beat while adding their unique flair. Watching these battles helps fans understand the artistry, strategy, and cultural significance behind breakdancing, making it an exciting and dynamic part of the dance scene.

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3 months ago
I recently completed the "Foundations of Breakdancing" course on Learn Bboying, and I'm really happy with the results! The step-by-step lessons made it easy to learn and practice key moves. I gained a lot of confidence and improved my skills. If you're a beginner, this course is a great way to start your breakdancing journey. Highly recommend!
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3 months ago
Awesome course! The steps are clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend for beginners.