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An evolution of the 1990 where the dancer spins with both legs pointed upwards, increasing the difficulty and visual impact.

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Airbaby

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A one-handed freeze with one knee resting on the elbow of the supporting arm and the other leg extended outward.

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Backspin

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A power move where the dancer pulls their knees close to the chest and spins on their back.

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Head Hollows

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A variation of headspin with pronounced chest concave motion to create hollow body effects during the spin.

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Flare

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A power move borrowed from gymnastics, involving swinging legs in a continuous circular motion while balancing on hands.

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Turtle

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A balancing move where the dancer supports their body with their elbows tucked into the stomach while alternating leg movements.

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Six Step

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A foundational breakdance move that involves a circular pattern executed on the floor using hands, feet, and legs.

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Freeze

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A significant pause during a routine, holding a pose that demonstrates strength, balance, and control.

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Swipe

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A move that involves sweeping one's legs around in a circular fashion while alternating hands on the ground, resembling a spinning windmill.

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UFO

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A continuous spinning move performed on the head, hands, or back with legs extended out, resembling the shape of a UFO.

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Coin Drop

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A way to transition from standing to a backspin or windmill, by dropping onto one shoulder and using momentum to spin.

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Airflare

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An advanced power move where the dancer performs a Flare but propels into the air to switch hands.

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Headspin

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A power move where the dancer spins on their head, using arms for balance and control while the body remains elevated.

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Lotus

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A freeze position where the legs are crossed in a lotus position while balancing on the hands or forearms.

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Halo

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A spinning move that simulates the motion of a halo over the head, involving a circular head movement with hand support.

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Chair Freeze

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A freeze move where the dancer sits on one hand with legs lifted, resembling a person sitting on a chair.

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Bronco

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A move during which a dancer jumps into the air and kicks their legs out in alternating fashion, akin to a bucking horse.

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Hand Glide

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A move where the dancer balances on one hand while sweeping the other arm and legs around in a circular motion.

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Footwork

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Complex ground moves featuring a mix of steps, spins, kicks, and jumps that are integral to breakdancing.

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Jackhammer

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An advanced variation of the Turtle where one hand supports the body while hopping, with the other arm in the air.

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Elbow Spin

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A move where the dancer spins on one elbow, often incorporated into freezes or power combos.

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Knee Drop

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A transition move from standing to the ground where a dancer lands on one knee and one foot, starting ground moves.

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Swipe Froze

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A freeze that incorporates the motion of a Swipe, typically ending in a dynamic, twisted position on the hands.

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1990

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A spinning move performed on one hand, with legs extended and one leg pointed upwards, creating a visually striking pose.

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Butterfly Twist

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An aerial move where the dancer jumps and twists the body in a circular motion, arms and legs outstretched, resembling a butterfly.

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Baby Freeze

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A beginner freeze move where the dancer balances on their hands and one elbow while tucking their knees near their chest.

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Tombstone Freeze

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A powerful pose where the dancer freezes upside down on their head with limbs pointing toward the sky, resembling a tombstone.

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Ninety-Nine

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A dynamic move where the dancer performs a handstand on one hand while spinning and the other hand is placed near the face.

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Cricket

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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.

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CC's

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A foundational move that involves swinging one leg under the body and tapping the foot, while the other leg remains steady.

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Forearm Airflare

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An advanced variation of the Airflare that uses the dancer's forearms rather than hands to lift off and rotate in the air.

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Munchmill

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A variation of the Windmill where the dancer's feet remain tucked and the body twists as if crunching during the spin.

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Valdez

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An acrobatic move where the dancer swings one leg backwards in a circular motion to facilitate a one-handed back handspring.

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Toprock

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A series of foot movements performed from a standing position, serving as the opening display of style and technique in a breakdance routine.

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Windmill

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A power move that involves spinning horizontally on the floor, using the shoulders, back, and upper body for momentum.

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