Break Dancing Video Lessons

Summary: Need to learn some new moves? Look no further than Expert Village! Breakdancing, also known as “breaking,” is the street dance style that has continually evolved with the hip hop movement since the 1970s. Breakdancing originated in the street when street corner DJs would string together the breaks of dance music, allowing dancers to show off their dancing skills on a continuous beat. Breakdancing became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1980s and has been showcased at parties, clubs, talent shows and competitions world wide. Breakdancing terminology includes toprock, downrock, power moves, freezes, suicides, and battles. Basic moves include swipes, windmills, drops, flare, floats, and 6 step moves. Breakdancing is a great hobby and skill to have, as it allows for a creative outlet and there is no limit to the moves you can perform.

In this series of expert video clips, our expert will perform breakdancing moves and explain the transition into putting a routine together. Learn the basic 6 step move and add steps to it, as demonstrated in these videos. Our dancing expert will incorporate an air freeze, ground freeze, helicopter, and “poppin’” moves into the 6 step. Try advanced breakdancing moves such as the quick step, the reverse helicopter, the Tut, the wave, and “Up Rockin’.” Watch this video series and get great ideas for battling and impress your friends with your new breakdancing moves. Try putting these moves together and develop your own breakdancing routine!