breakdance
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Breakdance is a style of street dance that emerged from hip-hop culture, characterized by acrobatic moves performed close to the ground—spins, freezes, and power moves like headspins and windmills.
As a verb, to breakdance is to perform this style: He learned to breakdance in the '80s.
Also spelled break-dance or written as two words.
Rotating structure harnessing air
- headspinRotating balanced on head
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- powermoveDominance-asserting action
- flaresPyrotechnic distress signals
swipes · six-step · toprock · footwork · backspin · headstand · handstand · turtle
Male street dancer
- DJingPlaying recorded music live
- graffitiIllegal surface markings
- MCingInformal term for hosting
- beatboxVocal drum imitation
cypher · freestyle · four elements · old-school · turntablism · boombox · block party · South Bronx
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- funkDepression or groove music
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
timing · flow · musicality · pulse · scratch · sample · drum · kick
Armed military engagement
knockout · tournament · champion · circle · callout · burn · showcase · rep
Skilled physical feats
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- strengthPower to exert force
- agilityQuickness and ease
endurance · conditioning · stamina · dexterity · coordination · balance · core · muscle
windmill
Rotating structure harnessing air
flares · swipes · six-step · toprock · footwork · backspin · headstand · handstand · turtle · jackhammer
b-boy
Male street dancer
beatbox · cypher · freestyle · four elements · old-school · turntablism · boombox · block party · South Bronx · popping
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
syncopation · timing · flow · musicality · pulse · scratch · sample · drum · kick · snare
battle
Armed military engagement
round · knockout · tournament · champion · circle · callout · burn · showcase · rep · set
acrobatics
Skilled physical feats
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- strengthPower to exert force
agility · endurance · conditioning · stamina · dexterity · coordination · balance · core · muscle · training
- dancesballet, waltz, tango, salsa, hula
- dance movespirouette, shimmy, waltz, tango, cha-cha
- danceballet, folk dances, b-boying, folk dance, ballroom
- espectaculosteatro, opera, ballet, musical, cabaret
- American dancesCharleston, twist, jitterbug, cakewalk, lindy hop
- carnival ridesFerris wheel, carousel, bumper cars, merry-go-round, tilt-a-whirl
breakdanceballet
Classical dance on pointe
court dance · classical dance · folk dance · traditional dance · Irish step dance
- breakdance crewTeam performing street acrobatics
- breakdance battleCompetitive street dance contest
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