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What moves are good for a beginner breakdancer?

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Yolanda Thomas is a Hip Hop Dance Instructor based in Los Angeles, California and Sydney, Australia. Yolanda has taught hip hop at the Sydney Dance Company and is a two-time winner of the LA Music Award for singing and songwriting. She has won Choreographer of the Year by GROOVE, an Australian hip hop dance competition and was hired by Google to choreograph their Sydney Mardi Gras float.

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I would say the Up Rock, the Baby Freeze, and the Moonwalk are the easiest breakdancing moves that a beginner could learn. These moves look impressive but don't take long to learn.

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Do I have to start doing push-ups and other exercises before I can be a break dancer?

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You don't have to, but it's a good idea. Push-ups will strengthen your arms for power moves and freezes. Wall push-ups are an excellent exercise for break dancers.

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Do I have to be tall, muscular, and extremely slender to master breakdancing?

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No, there are bboys/bgirls of all walks of life and body types. Check out Bebo, Neguin, Roxrite or NautyOne to see examples that are the complete opposite of what you are asking.

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How do I know which moves to use and when?

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After learning, practicing, and perfecting all the moves, you will have to practice them again and again with different types of music to ensure that you always know which moves to use and when in any situation. It's a skill that comes with time and patience.

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Can a tall person do the 6th step?

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Yes - it helps to keep your legs more bent and underneath you, so you can go faster and your legs won't get twisted.

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How can I do a windmill if I'm just a beginner?

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Windmills are an advanced skill that requires a lot of practice and patience, and daily practice over a long period of time will help improve your windmills. Every expert breakdancer you see doing perfect windmills started as a beginner, just like you.

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What is the best way to start learning?

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Start by learning a few gymnastics moves, such splits, curl-ups and arm stretch.

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How long will it take me to learn these breakdancing moves?

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It will depend on which moves you learn and how much time you spend each day practicing. The basic moves like toprock and kip-ups might take a month. Power moves like windmills and freezes might take three to four months.

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How can I improve my balance?

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Practice with only your socks on hardwood floors (or any smooth surface). This will help you better control your balance in a more unstable situation, making it even easier to control your balance later on when you're actually breakdancing.

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Is it hard for a girl to do B-boy?

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No. B-boy is just a name. Make sure you ask the B-boy teacher if you (as a girl) can attend the class.

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Do I have to be at a good weight to break dance?

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Typically, yes. You have to be able to support the weight of your whole body with your arms.

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How can I learn how do to do a headspin?

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You first must learn how to handstand. A good way to do this is to lean up your legs against a wall and place your hands firmly (they should be straight on the floor) and your head should be in the air. Practice this and when you are ready, take your legs off the wall. Next you can practice a headstand. First remove one hand (preferably your non dominate hand) and slowly lift it up. Don’t lift it up to high. Practice this and do the same with the other. When you are ready and have mastered this, you can lift both hands up. Remember not to put to much strain on your neck.

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How long will it take to do the baby freeze?

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It depends on your level of strength and how much you practice. It took me 3 weeks to fully master the baby freeze. Make sure to stretch and practice every day!

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When I do the baby freeze, it looks different from when the really good dancers trained in ballet and hip hop on the school dance team do it. Is this because they have better core and arm strength?

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It could be, or that they've practiced more, or that their technique is different. Check out wikiHow article Do the Baby Freeze for some pointers.

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Is it okay for a girl to break-dance?

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Yes. Never let gender stop you from achieving something you want to.

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How old do I need to be to breakdance?

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Age doesn't matter, as long as you're in good shape and you're having fun. I breakdance and I'm young.

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How often should I practice if I am a beginner and for how long?

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Like most things, you should practice at least a few hours a day, maybe learning one trick every day.

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Where can I find a list with all known Toprocks, Footworks, Drops, Freezes and Power Moves?

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You can find all of these tutorials on YouTube. These videos demonstrate the basics of the moves.

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