How to Learn to Break-Dance at Home
Break-dancing is a unique style of dance that is typically inspired by and performed with hip-hop music. Most of the movements are dynamic and require a high level of balance, agility and ability to control momentum. Many moves are performed on the ground, and some require considerable strength. Mastering break-dancing takes a lot of time, training and dedication, but getting started is easy, and with consistent practice, you'll progress. Most break-dancers learn from each other rather than in formal lessons, so learning to break-dance at home is feasible.
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Instructions
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Select an instructional series on how to break-dance from the Internet. Some free options are listed under Resources. Everyone learns differently, so browse through a couple of different tutorials to see what you prefer.
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Purchase an instructional break-dancing series if you desire.
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Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes before beginning your practice. To warm up, you can do jumping jacks, jump rope, jog or do any other activity to generate body heat.
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Stretch out thoroughly before attempting any break-dancing moves. You should particularly stretch out your wrists, since they tend to receive a lot of stress. Stretching should take at least 20 minutes.
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Practice the most challenging moves that you are are learning first while you are as fresh as possible.
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Practice the basic movements, such as the stab, as consistently as possible to build a solid break-dancing foundation.
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Learn progressively more difficult break-dancing moves in the series, and pay careful attention to your body. Select moves that will stretch your abilities but are not beyond your capability.
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Stretch out after completing your practice.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice consistently for short periods of time when you are starting out to acclimate your body to the new stresses.
Always strive to keep your awareness on your body and to notice exactly where your body is in space throughout a movement.
Break-dancing puts stress on your body in different ways than other activities. Be careful and sensitive with your body.
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