How to Do the 5 Step in Breakdancing

The 5 step in breakdancing is a cool move and adds some pizzazz to your dancing. It's an easy move to learn if you break it down, step by step. Once you have all the moves and how they come together, you can do it with style.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Start the 5 step in breakdancing with your legs spread widely apart and your weight centered on your hands. It'll look like your trying to do a split, but bend your torso forward at the waist.

2. Lift up your right arm.

3. Move your left foot forward and stretch out your leg so that it's in front of your right foot. Allow your right knee to bend, but keep your left leg straight. Allow your torso to tip to the left while you face front, and settle your weight on your left hand.

4. Shift your right foot forward so that it hooks behind your left knee.

5. Step sideways with your right foot so it's beside your left foot, and bend both your knees. Squat, but keep your torso tipped back with your weight on your left hand.

6. Switch your weight to your right hand and hook your left foot with your right leg by curling your leg around it. Your left foot will be tucked into your right knee.

7. Set your left hand beside your right, and straighten your right leg, while your left foot is still hooked around your right leg. Put your butt in the air so it's higher than your head or your feet.

8. Put your weight on your left foot, lift up your right hand and kick your left leg up into the air. Keep your knee bent and kick your foot a little to the left.

9. Slip your left foot in front of your right foot and straighten your leg. Face the back, with your weight on your left hand and your side against your left arm.

10. Tuck your right foot behind your left knee and continue around. You can do the 5 step in breakdancing as many times as you like.

11. Work on the 5 step in breakdancing slowly at first, then add some speed and attitude.

12. End the 5 step in breakdancing any way you like, such as with head spins or leaping to your feet.

Resources

• Jonathan Escotto demonstrates the 5 Step.
• Hip Hop and Soul discuss breakdancing moves.