How To Breakdance Mini-Course
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Over 1,500 Students Enrolled with 13 five-star reviews.
Course fully updated on June 2015.
Did you miss you chance to learn breakdancing in the 80s?
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Updates:
Over 1,500 Students Enrolled with 13 five-star reviews.
Course fully updated on June 2015.
Did you miss you chance to learn breakdancing in the 80s?
Updates:
Over 1,500 Students Enrolled with 13 five-star reviews.
Course fully updated on June 2015.
Did you miss you chance to learn breakdancing in the 80s?
Want to learn some of the moves you see on the movies and television such as Step Up and America's Best Dance Crew?
Join over 1500+ students who've successfully taken this course and go from zero to breakdancing hero.
Whether you want to learn how to dance or simply just show of to friends, How To Breakdance Mini-Course will walk you through some of the most basic b-boy/break dancing moves that seem like magic to your audience.
Each lesson starts with a demonstration followed up with a breakdown of each move. Once you've gained a better understanding of each move, we put them together in a simple routine for you to practice.
What Will You Be Getting?
You'll be gaining immediate access to over 22 lectures and 2+ hours worth of content, each lesson designed for you to learn easily. Using my 10 years as a dance crew director and dance instructor I've created clear and simple lessons which you'll find easy to understand, and more importantly, absorb.
If you want to quickly learn some awesome b-boy moves without having to spend a lot of money or hours in a dance studio, then this course is perfect for you.
What are the 3 Parts of Foundation B-Boying?
The illusion for a lot of dancing is that people tell themselves that they can't do it. What they're seeing is simply the sum of it's parts. Everything is just a combination of smaller pieces. Foundation B-boying is broken down to three fundamental parts:
- Top Rocks The part of b-boying where you're dancing up top. Think of this as your epic introduction to your dance.
- Footwork This is where you're showing of your fancy footwork on the floor making everyone think that this dance is complex, when in reality you know otherwise.
- Freezes This is the period at the end of every sentence. This is where you finish your dance not with a bang, but with a calm, cool, and controlled freeze.
Throughout the 22 lectures you'll quickly learn:
- The elements of foundation breakdancing.
- The history of breakdancing.
- How to top rock, do foot work, and freeze
- How to piece all the moves together
- Methods to train at home so you improve faster
How long will the course take?
The course can take about a month to really understand all the moves and another month to really master them depending on how much you practice.
The beauty of this course is that you can go at your own rate, build confidence in your dance, and show off to your friends and family.
I hope you guys enroll and find that this is the best mini b-boy course out there. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Sign up for How To Breakdance Mini-Course and start getting' down today.
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Learning objectives
- By the end of the course, you'll be able be able to create your own combination of b-boy moves.
- Access to 22 lectures and over 2+ hours of content you wouldn't get in just one dance class.
- Routines that use all the moves so that you can start create your own freestyle
- Exercises to help you start freestyling
- By the end of the course, you'll be able be able to create your own combination of b-boy moves.
- Access to 22 lectures and over 2+ hours of content you wouldn't get in just one dance class.
- Routines that use all the moves so that you can start create your own freestyle
- Exercises to help you start freestyling
Syllabus
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What's In The Course and Why You'll Love It
Your Final Exam: Show Your Stuff!
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Syllabus
As a dancer and an instructor of B-boying, I believe it's a responsibility of mine to share the history of this art form. You'll learn where the dance was created, who influenced it, and it's evolution throughout the years.
B-boying is one of the most athletic dances that exist today. It's important to warm up and prep your muscles for the type of movement it's about to do. These are also exercises that will support you in improving your dance.
Now that you've learned a few basic puzzle pieces in top rocking, you learn how to piece them together in this mini top-rock routine
In this video you learn two "get downs," or transition moves, to help you get from your top rocks to your foot work.
Put all the hard work in learning footwork together as you learn a basic combination that you can easily learn and even show off to your friends.
You've learned every single piece you need to know to b-boy/break, but how do you combine your top rocks, foot work and freezes? What now? Watch and learn this routine to find out.
Additional exercises that will further improve your skills
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Activities
Follow Breakdancing Tutorials
Show steps
Supplement your learning by seeking out online tutorials that provide step-by-step guidance on specific breakdancing moves.
Show steps
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Search for tutorials that align with your skill level and goals.
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Follow the instructions and practice the moves.
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Repeat the tutorials multiple times to reinforce your understanding.
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Share your progress with others and seek feedback.
Form a Breakdancing Study Group
Show steps
Deepen your understanding by forming a study group with fellow breakdancers to share knowledge and practice together.
Show steps
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Connect with other students through online forums or social media.
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Organize regular meetings to practice moves, discuss techniques, and provide feedback.
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Set goals and work together to achieve them.
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Support each other's progress and create a sense of community.
Breakdancing Footwork Drills
Show steps
Refine your footwork skills and enhance your coordination through repetitive practice drills.
Show steps
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Practice basic footwork moves, such as 6-step and coffee grind.
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Combine footwork moves to create short sequences.
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Increase the speed and complexity of your drills.
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Record yourself performing the drills for analysis and improvement.
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Develop a Glossary of Breakdancing Terms
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solidify your understanding of key breakdancing terminology by creating a glossary of commonly used terms.
Show steps
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Research different breakdancing terms and their definitions.
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Create a digital or handwritten glossary.
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Include examples, illustrations, or videos to enhance comprehension.
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Share your glossary with others for feedback and expansion.
Volunteer at a Breakdancing Event
Show steps
Gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to the breakdancing community by volunteering at a local event.
Show steps
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Contact organizers of local breakdancing events and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
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Attend the event and assist with tasks such as setup, registration, or crowd management.
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Observe the performances and interact with dancers and attendees.
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Reflect on your experience and how it has enhanced your understanding of breakdancing.
Attend a Breakdancing Workshop
Show steps
Immerse yourself in a live breakdancing workshop to learn from experienced instructors and connect with fellow dancers.
Show steps
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Identify and register for a reputable breakdancing workshop.
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Attend the workshop and actively participate in the activities.
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Take notes and record key takeaways from the instructors.
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Practice the techniques you learned after the workshop.
Create a Breakdancing Routine
Show steps
Put your newfound skills to the test by creating your own breakdancing routine, solidifying your understanding of the different elements.
Show steps
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Choose a theme or inspiration for your routine.
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Break down your routine into sections, including top rocks, footwork, and freezes.
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Practice each section individually.
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Combine the sections to form a cohesive routine.
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Perform your routine for feedback and refinement.
Plan a Breakdancing Event
Show steps
Apply your knowledge of breakdancing to organize an event that promotes the art form within your community.
Show steps
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Determine the purpose and goals of your event.
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Secure a venue and necessary equipment.
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Promote your event through social media and other channels.
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Organize competitions, workshops, or performances.
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Evaluate the success of your event and identify areas for improvement.
Follow Breakdancing Tutorials
Show steps
Supplement your learning by seeking out online tutorials that provide step-by-step guidance on specific breakdancing moves.
Show steps
- Search for tutorials that align with your skill level and goals.
- Follow the instructions and practice the moves.
- Repeat the tutorials multiple times to reinforce your understanding.
- Share your progress with others and seek feedback.
Form a Breakdancing Study Group
Show steps
Deepen your understanding by forming a study group with fellow breakdancers to share knowledge and practice together.
Show steps
- Connect with other students through online forums or social media.
- Organize regular meetings to practice moves, discuss techniques, and provide feedback.
- Set goals and work together to achieve them.
- Support each other's progress and create a sense of community.
Breakdancing Footwork Drills
Show steps
Refine your footwork skills and enhance your coordination through repetitive practice drills.
Show steps
- Practice basic footwork moves, such as 6-step and coffee grind.
- Combine footwork moves to create short sequences.
- Increase the speed and complexity of your drills.
- Record yourself performing the drills for analysis and improvement.
Develop a Glossary of Breakdancing Terms
Show steps
solidify your understanding of key breakdancing terminology by creating a glossary of commonly used terms.
Show steps
- Research different breakdancing terms and their definitions.
- Create a digital or handwritten glossary.
- Include examples, illustrations, or videos to enhance comprehension.
- Share your glossary with others for feedback and expansion.
Volunteer at a Breakdancing Event
Show steps
Gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to the breakdancing community by volunteering at a local event.
Show steps
- Contact organizers of local breakdancing events and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
- Attend the event and assist with tasks such as setup, registration, or crowd management.
- Observe the performances and interact with dancers and attendees.
- Reflect on your experience and how it has enhanced your understanding of breakdancing.
Attend a Breakdancing Workshop
Show steps
Immerse yourself in a live breakdancing workshop to learn from experienced instructors and connect with fellow dancers.
Show steps
- Identify and register for a reputable breakdancing workshop.
- Attend the workshop and actively participate in the activities.
- Take notes and record key takeaways from the instructors.
- Practice the techniques you learned after the workshop.
Create a Breakdancing Routine
Show steps
Put your newfound skills to the test by creating your own breakdancing routine, solidifying your understanding of the different elements.
Show steps
- Choose a theme or inspiration for your routine.
- Break down your routine into sections, including top rocks, footwork, and freezes.
- Practice each section individually.
- Combine the sections to form a cohesive routine.
- Perform your routine for feedback and refinement.
Plan a Breakdancing Event
Show steps
Apply your knowledge of breakdancing to organize an event that promotes the art form within your community.
Show steps
- Determine the purpose and goals of your event.
- Secure a venue and necessary equipment.
- Promote your event through social media and other channels.
- Organize competitions, workshops, or performances.
- Evaluate the success of your event and identify areas for improvement.
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