Starting To Breakdance?

Adikshun · Jan-24-07, 08:37 AM

Are there any guides or video on how to start breakdancing because I felt like getting into it? Thanks.

JKT · Jan-24-07, 09:32 AM

saunders · Jan-24-07, 10:31 AM

yeah man use those sites, but why would you need any guides? bboying consist of 3 different aspects: footwork, freezes, and power. if you just work on the footwork and freezes to start with, and then slowly getting into power, you'll be fine. that's what all guides will tell you.

Dark Twista · Jan-24-07, 11:14 AM

Theres also a bboytube.com now for videos

TKD_Andy · Jan-24-07, 12:42 PM

oh god, i think im starting to breakdance, right now! *starts to bodypop*

skainmitsu · Jan-24-07, 01:26 PM

i use www.bboyzone.com it has alot of guides

Adikshun · Jan-24-07, 05:36 PM

Yeah saunders I have no clue about footwork, freezes, power or anything about bboying. Thanks everyone.

ChAku · Jan-24-07, 08:02 PM

heh its funny how trickers also double as breakers. or atleast some of them. steve terada, jayrdeguzman(loopkicks),anis etc

Final Prophecy · Jan-24-07, 08:41 PM

This is the way I PERSONALLY would learn it:

0.) Have a good handstand...please.
1.) Toprock first. (This really brings out your own style and flavor.)
2.) Footwork. This isnt too hard, but its crucial, and can be used in many-a transition. I personally started iwth 3 step, but I suggest starting with 6 step then 3 step then 2 step....then any other steps you want. A 1-step is typically just a Capoeira move and really shouldnt be used in BBoy vids/battles (in my opinion).
3.) Freezes. Mainly becauase you can transition between your footwork to a freeze then to something else.
4.) Handstand moves....like Hollowbacks, 1990s, stuff like that.
5.) At this point, you probably know transitions (or at least can make up your own shitty ones) then you can go on to whatever you want from there.

Of course, this is only the way I suggest. There are definitely many other ways to approaching BBoying.

saunders · Jan-25-07, 06:18 AM

^true^

i used to bboy too, but i started to dislike the dancing more and more (i just sucked at it, and i was too lazy too practice) and i became more of a powerhead. in the end i just sticked with tricking and incorporated 1990s and windmills in my combo's.

Jan-24-07, 08:37 AM	#1
Adikshun Prince Sahota User status: Offline Posts: 30 Age: 17	Starting To Breakdance? Are there any guides or video on how to start breakdancing because I felt like getting into it? Thanks.

Jan-24-07, 09:32 AM	#2
JKT Member User status: Offline Location: west london uk Posts: 1,225 Age: 18	www.bboy.org www.bboyworld.com

Jan-24-07, 10:31 AM	#3
saunders 1up User status: Offline Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,784 Age: 20	yeah man use those sites, but why would you need any guides? bboying consist of 3 different aspects: footwork, freezes, and power. if you just work on the footwork and freezes to start with, and then slowly getting into power, you'll be fine. that's what all guides will tell you.

Jan-24-07, 11:14 AM	#4
Dark Twista Halo Freeze User status: Offline Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada Posts: 1,545 Age: 19	Theres also a bboytube.com now for videos

Jan-24-07, 12:42 PM	#5
TKD_Andy has quit User status: Offline Location: Oxford Posts: 7,905 Age: 22	oh god, i think im starting to breakdance, right now! starts to bodypop

Jan-24-07, 01:26 PM	#6
skainmitsu child of the korn User status: Offline Location: port perry Posts: 169 Age: 17	i use www.bboyzone.com it has alot of guides

Jan-24-07, 05:36 PM	#7
Adikshun Prince Sahota User status: Offline Posts: 30 Age: 17	Yeah saunders I have no clue about footwork, freezes, power or anything about bboying. Thanks everyone.

Jan-24-07, 08:02 PM	#8
ChAku d/leg User status: Offline Location: Westchester/Stonybrook Posts: 913 Age: 20	heh its funny how trickers also double as breakers. or atleast some of them. steve terada, jayrdeguzman(loopkicks),anis etc

Jan-24-07, 08:41 PM	#9
Final Prophecy asdfasdf User status: Offline Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 640 Age: 19	This is the way I PERSONALLY would learn it: 0.) Have a good handstand...please. 1.) Toprock first. (This really brings out your own style and flavor.) 2.) Footwork. This isnt too hard, but its crucial, and can be used in many-a transition. I personally started iwth 3 step, but I suggest starting with 6 step then 3 step then 2 step....then any other steps you want. A 1-step is typically just a Capoeira move and really shouldnt be used in BBoy vids/battles (in my opinion). 3.) Freezes. Mainly becauase you can transition between your footwork to a freeze then to something else. 4.) Handstand moves....like Hollowbacks, 1990s, stuff like that. 5.) At this point, you probably know transitions (or at least can make up your own shitty ones) then you can go on to whatever you want from there. Of course, this is only the way I suggest. There are definitely many other ways to approaching BBoying.

Jan-25-07, 06:18 AM	#10
saunders 1up User status: Offline Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,784 Age: 20	^true^ i used to bboy too, but i started to dislike the dancing more and more (i just sucked at it, and i was too lazy too practice) and i became more of a powerhead. in the end i just sticked with tricking and incorporated 1990s and windmills in my combo's.