BREAKDANCING SECTION

LEARN THE MOVES

Six-Step
Windmill
Turtle
Flare
Backspin
1990
Handglide
Headspin

Sixstep
For counter-clockwise six-steps, start from a push-up position with your legs spread (this seems kinda silly, but it's the easiest way to explain it, you can start from any position).

1) Lift your RIGHT arm, and move your LEFT leg through so it's in front of your RIGHT leg.

2) Move your RIGHT leg so that your RIGHT foot is BEHIND the LEFT foot (your legs will be crossed LEFT over RIGHT).

3) Move your LEFT foot in a small arc so your legs are uncrossed. At the same time switch your hands (pick the LEFT one up, and put the RIGHT one down.

4) Extend your RIGHT leg and sweep it around (wide) in a counter-clockwise arc so that your LEFT foot ends up covered by your RIGHT knee joint and your RIGHT foot is almost touching your butt (NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 shoud be done in quick succession).

5) Put your LEFT hand back down on the ground, and move your LEFT leg back to where it was in the push-up position.

6) Move your RIGHT leg back to where it was in the push-up position, and you find yourself back at the beginning. Now, go back to step one, and repeat. That's it. If you want go clockwise, just reverse all the LEFT/RIGHTs. One more thing, don't try to do this fast at first. Go VERY slow to get the technique down, and then increase your speed gradually. No matter how fast you go, if your footwork is sloppy, it's noticable.

Windmill
(1).a)  When starting the windmill there are several ways you can do it. The easiest(in my opinion) is to first get on the ground and put your knees down(so you are on your knees).b)Next place the elbow of your right hand between your hips.with your left(swinging to the right)take drive and place your weight onto your right hand(which is between your hips)and lift your legs into the air.c)While lifting your legs keep them wide apart(try to make the muscles stiff).And then turn your over your shoulder onto your upper back.

(2).a) While you are still on the right portion of your upper back push off with your left hand as hard as you can to give you more mommentum.
b)  Then roll over your back and over to your left shoulder.
c)  Then let the mommentum take you over it and just before you are parrelel to the ground stab your right elbow into your stomach.
(3).a)  When you are back on your hands just keep doing the same thing. And keep pushing off with your left arm for speed. (note:going frome step 2 to 3 is hard and will take a lot of practice)
-IMPORTANT THINGS-
1. Keep your legs spread(and stiff if possible.Try not to bend your knees.
2. Try to be as high as possible and stay on your shoulders.
3. For help getting back onto you hands use your head.put it on the ground and roll over it.

Turtle
(1).When starting the turtle remember you have to be able to balance with your elbows in your stomach easily for a long period of time.
(2).a)Then slowly start taking little steps and dont lean to one side to much. b)keep hour body level and dont put your butt to high in the air or you will lose balance and hit the floor with your head.
(3).As you move and practice you will start to be able to gain speed and step with your hands more quikly.
Flare
These instructions will be for flarin' counter-clockwise. If you have room, start out with your legs together (or pretty close), then take a jump step to your left and land with your left leg slightly behind your right one (your legs are spread now). While doing this, swing your arms so that your left arm is extended in the air in front of you and your right arm is down behind you (almost like John Travolta's Stayin' Alive stance) (your body must be slightly twisted to do this). *Then kick your left leg low to the ground behind you, and just before your left leg is about to sweep out your right ankle, jump high with your right leg as high as possible (sounds stupid, but try to kick your face) (Note: I've seen some b-boys actually kick their right leg and I used to do it to, but it hurts after a while). While kickin' your left leg behind you, you should swing your arms around so that your left arm touches the ground (keep it pretty close to your body so that your body can have leverage) and your right arm is now up in the air above your head (Note: all your weight will now be on your left arm). Now after your left leg goes under your right leg, it'll be in front of you. Now, you also have to put your right arm down parallel to your left one (about shoulder width apart). Both legs are now in front of you with your weight supported on your arms. Now, you must lift your left arm and left leg (lift your left leg very high, almost kickin' the side of your head) at the same time so that you can bring your right leg under your left one. (Note: all your weight is now restin' on your right arm). Now, as both legs go behind you, you must put your left hand down so that all your weight is restin' on your hands (you're in a semi-handstand position with your legs spread behind you). To go around again for another rotation, just pick up your right arm so that all your weight is resting on your left arm, and then swing your left leg under very quickly with your right leg high in the air again. Repeat the instructions stated. The above method is simply used to gain momentum because the key to flarin' continuously is momentum (it's a plus if you have madd abdominal and upper body muscles), but there are different ways of gainin' momentum. If you have little room, you can get into a flare by standin' straight with your legs together. You then swing your left leg in front of your right leg and then swing it back out slightly behind your right one (like in the above instructions). While doing this swing your arms in that John Travolta position with your left arm extended in the air and your right arm down at your side (your body must be slightly twisted). Then repeat instructions from where the asterix is above. Key points: Always have your legs as straight as possible with toes pointed, and keep your legs spread apart. You must also torque your hips and shoulders properly.

Backspin
(1)Sit on the floor and bend your right leg back in a 90 degree angle.
(2)Kick your right leg out in a circular motion and use your hands behind you for extra push.
(3)Curl up tight into a little ball and try to be at the center or top part of your back.
-important tips-
1.When you kick your leg kick it in a wide circular motion
2.Spin up high on your back
3.Curl up tight 4.Keep practicing untill you find the center of balance on your back.

1990
The trick to a 90 is your form going into it. You may first get the feel to it, by standing on your hands and winding your legs in a circular motion. build your shoulder stength. Doing a 90's As you place your first arm down, swing the opposite leg of the arm you just used. Swing that leg up in a circular motion and open both legs wide on one arm. The second you have both legs open on one arm. Slightly shift your weight onto your other arm. The minute your on both hands try to focus your energy on winding your legs shut. At the same time lifting up your first arm and balancing yourself on your spinning arm. On your hand, spin on the lower part on your hand opposite you thumb. Also look down at your hands as your spinning.

Handglide
Have you ever seen someone spin on one hand and wonder "how do you That???" Well here is the answer! (This discription is to go Counter clock wise. Reverse the LEFTs & RIGHTs to go clock wise) In order to hand glide you nee d to know how to balance on two hands first! 1) Place both your elbows right next to your belly button. 2)Then have your legs bent like frogs legs are 3)Apply all your weight on your two arms and try balancing. Practice balancing in this turtle possition with two hands until you think you can ballance on it for a long time! 4) After that, get a peice of cloth, rag, bennie or cotton glove under your LEFT hand then tuck that LEFT elbow next to your belly button. 5) now use the Right hand which is doing noth ing at the moment and start paddling with it so you are spinning on your LEFT hand! (CAUTION) Do it slow at first or you may fall and pain will inflict you! 6) After you got spinning on your hand really good, add style in to it! While you are paddling gai n as much speed as you can then place your RIGHT hand on your back or head. So all you will be doing is spinning with no paddling and will be spinning with the momentum!

Headspin
A rule of thumb for learning any move is to be comfortable in the position before you actually attempt movement in that position. This is especially true in head-spinning. Before any "spinning" on your head can occur, you must locate your balance point. This is called an Equilibrium. The first step in locating your balance point is to perform a head-stand. In a correct head-stand your knees are locked and your legs are in-line with your torso. Your body should be perfectly in-line from your head to your toes. Now, if you can sustain this position infinitely, then you can move to step two; Practice moving your legs in different positions while keeping your knees locked. This will help build strength in your neck and back. Step 3 is the beginning of the movement. Perform a head-stand and move your legs to a position that looks similar to a shaft and helicopter blades. Ideally, your torso, and your legs should be in a 90 degree angle. DO NOT SPIN YET. Next, SLOWLY attempt to WALK your body in a circular motion while retaining your form. Be sure to keep your legs spred. Practice this motion until you can successfully sustain momentum in a circular motion. If you have done this correctly you have located your "spinning " balance point for your taps. You should be able to "walk" around rather quickly. If so, move to Step 4. Step 4 if continuous movement. Get in the head-stand position as stated above. Now, with your legs spread, knees lockeds, and body in-line; attempt to whip your legs in a circle and catch and then whip again and catch. Start slowly, your not Orko yet(w ink). You will most likely fall down quite a few times before you can successfully tap continuously. If you can do this, move to step 5. Step 5: If you can perform the above step, whip your legs harder. Whip them to a point where you do not have to tap every rotation. You should be able to 'tap' every other rotation. Remember to keep your form. Legs spread, knees locked, toes pointed. I f you feel comfortable move to Step 6. Step 6. If you can tap continuosly, it's time to let go. 'Tap' until you feel you have attained sufficient momentum and let go!, you may only "glide" 1-2 times if you are lucky. Keep practicing this and you should be able to "glide" considerably well. Your glides may not have correct form but that comes alot later. Keeping your arms out might help you with your balance.

 

 

 

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