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Halo
A spinning move that simulates the motion of a halo over the head, involving a circular head movement with hand support.
Lotus
A freeze position where the legs are crossed in a lotus position while balancing on the hands or forearms.
Munchmill
A variation of the Windmill where the dancer's feet remain tucked and the body twists as if crunching during the spin.
Valdez
An acrobatic move where the dancer swings one leg backwards in a circular motion to facilitate a one-handed back handspring.
Backspin
A power move where the dancer pulls their knees close to the chest and spins on their back.
CC's
A foundational move that involves swinging one leg under the body and tapping the foot, while the other leg remains steady.
Bronco
A move during which a dancer jumps into the air and kicks their legs out in alternating fashion, akin to a bucking horse.
Windmill
A power move that involves spinning horizontally on the floor, using the shoulders, back, and upper body for momentum.
Flare
A power move borrowed from gymnastics, involving swinging legs in a continuous circular motion while balancing on hands.
Headspin
A power move where the dancer spins on their head, using arms for balance and control while the body remains elevated.
Airbaby
A one-handed freeze with one knee resting on the elbow of the supporting arm and the other leg extended outward.
Tombstone Freeze
A powerful pose where the dancer freezes upside down on their head with limbs pointing toward the sky, resembling a tombstone.
Baby Freeze
A beginner freeze move where the dancer balances on their hands and one elbow while tucking their knees near their chest.
Elbow Spin
A move where the dancer spins on one elbow, often incorporated into freezes or power combos.
Ninety-Nine
A dynamic move where the dancer performs a handstand on one hand while spinning and the other hand is placed near the face.
Knee Drop
A transition move from standing to the ground where a dancer lands on one knee and one foot, starting ground moves.
Six Step
A foundational breakdance move that involves a circular pattern executed on the floor using hands, feet, and legs.
Swipe
A move that involves sweeping one's legs around in a circular fashion while alternating hands on the ground, resembling a spinning windmill.
1990
A spinning move performed on one hand, with legs extended and one leg pointed upwards, creating a visually striking pose.
Coin Drop
A way to transition from standing to a backspin or windmill, by dropping onto one shoulder and using momentum to spin.
Footwork
Complex ground moves featuring a mix of steps, spins, kicks, and jumps that are integral to breakdancing.
Airflare
An advanced power move where the dancer performs a Flare but propels into the air to switch hands.
Turtle
A balancing move where the dancer supports their body with their elbows tucked into the stomach while alternating leg movements.
Toprock
A series of foot movements performed from a standing position, serving as the opening display of style and technique in a breakdance routine.
Chair Freeze
A freeze move where the dancer sits on one hand with legs lifted, resembling a person sitting on a chair.
Freeze
A significant pause during a routine, holding a pose that demonstrates strength, balance, and control.
Cricket
A handstand-based move in which the dancer hops on the hands while keeping the legs in motion, akin to an insect's leg movement.
Butterfly Twist
An aerial move where the dancer jumps and twists the body in a circular motion, arms and legs outstretched, resembling a butterfly.
Head Hollows
A variation of headspin with pronounced chest concave motion to create hollow body effects during the spin.
Jackhammer
An advanced variation of the Turtle where one hand supports the body while hopping, with the other arm in the air.
2000
An evolution of the 1990 where the dancer spins with both legs pointed upwards, increasing the difficulty and visual impact.
Forearm Airflare
An advanced variation of the Airflare that uses the dancer's forearms rather than hands to lift off and rotate in the air.
UFO
A continuous spinning move performed on the head, hands, or back with legs extended out, resembling the shape of a UFO.
Hand Glide
A move where the dancer balances on one hand while sweeping the other arm and legs around in a circular motion.
Swipe Froze
A freeze that incorporates the motion of a Swipe, typically ending in a dynamic, twisted position on the hands.
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