How to Spin on Your Head

The head spin is an advanced breakdance move that requires considerable balance and strength. The maneuver involves using the top of your head to spin your body on the dance floor. Though difficult, with enough practice the gutsy head spin will easily become your finishing move of choice. Learn how to do a head spin and win over the crowd by following these steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Music
• A flat, slick floor surface

1. Place yourself in the headstand position. Put your hands on the ground about shoulder-width apart and lift your legs into the air as you transfer your weight to the top of your head.
2. Practice maintaining your balance in headstand position by kicking your legs in the air without falling over. Keep your weight on your head and only use your hands for balance.
3. Learn to walk yourself around on your head by using your hands to rotate your body around your head.
4. Use your hands to push off and spin your body as you twist your legs and kick them out to increase momentum.
5. Lift your hands off the ground and maintain balance as you spin to complete the head spin.
6. After a couple of rotations, briefly put your hands back down on the ground and repeat Step 4 to increase speed.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear a helmet or beanie to reduce friction and make the head spin easier.
• Master the head stand first and be able to hold it for a long time before moving on to the head spin.
• The head spin places all of your weight on your neck and can cause serious injury if done incorrectly. Take things slow to minimize risk.