Breaking moves, explained.

A classic foundational toprock step where the feet cross and open while the upper body keeps rhythm.

A standing step where the feet cross over each other to create rhythm, direction, and flow.

A sharper toprock step that uses kicks to hit the beat and add energy.

A dance-influenced toprock step that brings rhythm, groove, and style into the round.

A simple side-to-side toprock movement used to travel, reset, and keep rhythm.

A more expressive upright rock-style movement used to show attitude, rhythm, and presence.

A simple toprock step where the dancer steps out to the side and returns with rhythm.

A classic toprock step with a strong rhythm, step pattern, and upper-body groove.

A foundational circular footwork pattern performed on the floor using six steps.

A classic footwork move where one leg kicks out while the body switches side to side.

A short foundational floorwork pattern built from three quick steps around the body.

A compact floorwork pattern that switches the legs quickly around the body.

A sweeping floorwork move where one leg circles low around the body.

A floor spin used inside footwork to change direction and add flow.

A beginner freeze where the body balances on the hands, head, and elbow support.

A side-balancing freeze where the body is supported by one arm and the side of the body.

A freeze where the body balances on bent arms with the elbows supporting the torso.

A freeze where the body balances with weight supported through the shoulder and upper back.

A freeze balanced on the elbow or forearm, often with the body lifted and shaped.

A one-arm freeze where the knee rests on the elbow while the body balances off the floor.

A difficult one-arm side freeze where the body is held off the floor in a chair-like shape.

An advanced freeze with a deep arched body shape, usually from a handstand or forearm base.

A beginner power move where the breaker spins on their upper back.

A spinning power move where the breaker rotates across the shoulders and upper back with legs open.

A power move where the legs circle around the body while the breaker supports themselves on their hands.

A power move where the breaker spins while balanced on the head.

An advanced one-handed spinning move performed vertically on the hand.

An elite power move where the breaker rotates through the air while transferring from hand to hand.

A rotational power move where the body turns over while switching hand support.

A spinning move where the breaker balances on one hand and rotates with the body held tight.

A hopping hand-balance power move where the body rotates while supported mainly by one arm.

A rotating power move that travels around the upper back, shoulders, and head area.

An advanced spinning move performed vertically on two hands in a handstand position.