- Home
- About Us
- Programs
- Become a Member
- Dance in NS
- Find a Dance Class>
- Professional Companies>
- Member Organizations>
- Amethyst Scottish Dancers
- Ballet Jörgen Canada
- Dance NL
- DanceSport Atlantic Association
- Dance Umbrella/Confederation Centre of the Arts
- East Coast Tango Society
- Folk Dancer Association of NS
- Halifax Dance Association
- Halifax Highland Dancing Association
- Kinetic Studio
- Live Art Dance Productions
- Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
- Maritime Dance Performance Group
- Mocean Dance
- Osprey Arts Centre
- Pomorze
- Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society - NS Branch
- Sackville Sports Stadium
- Society of Russian Ballet
- Square & Round Dance Federation of NS
- Amethyst Scottish Dancers
- Dance Forms
- Contact Us
- Members Page
- Kinetic Studio
- Links
Breakdancing
An intrinsic part of hip hop culture, this street dance style was developed in New York in the early 70's. The rhythmic music breakers use traditionally had a two bar silence after every eight bars, in which improvisational moves would be done. Many different genres of music are now used, although the fast pace and driving beat are standards for breakdancing tunes. The name also says something about the raw aggressive violence of the movement, which also requires great coordination, flexibility and rhythm. Breakdancing is connected to capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian dance / martial art) and borrows many moves from gymnastics. Crews (groups) of B-boys and B-girls battle to settle disputes or just to prove superiority, showing the competitive nature of this style. To battle, a circle is formed and dancers from opposing crews go one-on-one in the middle, trying to show the most complicated, difficult, creative and stylistic moves. The basic moves are the toprock, power moves, freezing, locking and suicides. Toprocking displays quick footwork in an upright position, and power moves are of the impressive gymnastic type that require lots of upper body strength. Examples of power moves include the flare, the windmill and the headspin. The dancer holds a contorted body position for a freeze, and transitions sharply between freezes when locking. The suicide usually signals the end of the battle or performance: with the appearance of loss of control, the breakdancer falls to the ground in a painful looking manner. Breakdancers wear loose clothing (sometimes nylon tracksuits), flat soled sneakers with good grip and thick, patterned laces. Bandanas, hats and wristbands make contact with the floor less painful. Most breakers are self taught, although bigger cities now have organized clubs where breakdancing lessons are available.
Looking for an breakdancing teacher or school in Nova Scotia? Click here
Looking for more information on breakdance? Check out our links list below.
Breakdance Links
Local B-Boy/B-Girl Groups
Concrete Roots
Lokdown Crew About Breakdance
http://explanation-guide.info/meaning/Breakdancing.html
http://www.essortment.com/all/wherefindcanh_riym.htm
An intrinsic part of hip hop culture, this street dance style was developed in New York in the early 70's. The rhythmic music breakers use traditionally had a two bar silence after every eight bars, in which improvisational moves would be done. Many different genres of music are now used, although the fast pace and driving beat are standards for breakdancing tunes. The name also says something about the raw aggressive violence of the movement, which also requires great coordination, flexibility and rhythm. Breakdancing is connected to capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian dance / martial art) and borrows many moves from gymnastics. Crews (groups) of B-boys and B-girls battle to settle disputes or just to prove superiority, showing the competitive nature of this style. To battle, a circle is formed and dancers from opposing crews go one-on-one in the middle, trying to show the most complicated, difficult, creative and stylistic moves. The basic moves are the toprock, power moves, freezing, locking and suicides. Toprocking displays quick footwork in an upright position, and power moves are of the impressive gymnastic type that require lots of upper body strength. Examples of power moves include the flare, the windmill and the headspin. The dancer holds a contorted body position for a freeze, and transitions sharply between freezes when locking. The suicide usually signals the end of the battle or performance: with the appearance of loss of control, the breakdancer falls to the ground in a painful looking manner. Breakdancers wear loose clothing (sometimes nylon tracksuits), flat soled sneakers with good grip and thick, patterned laces. Bandanas, hats and wristbands make contact with the floor less painful. Most breakers are self taught, although bigger cities now have organized clubs where breakdancing lessons are available.
Looking for an breakdancing teacher or school in Nova Scotia? Click here
Looking for more information on breakdance? Check out our links list below.
Breakdance Links
Local B-Boy/B-Girl Groups
Concrete Roots
Lokdown Crew About Breakdance
http://explanation-guide.info/meaning/Breakdancing.html
http://www.essortment.com/all/wherefindcanh_riym.htm