Breakdance

Michael Jackson popularized breakdancing to a huge extent. Breakdancing is actually a form of street dance that was a part of the hip-hop culture.Breaking,B-boying and b-girling is also called breakdancing.Breakdance is relatively a male dominated type of dance style.This type of dance is
characterized with 'dance battles' between groups/crews.Breakdancing was invented in the early 1970s in African American and Puerto Rican communities in South Bronx in New York City.Breakdancing was most popular in the 1980s but continues to be common today.Style moves, strong moves, toprock, downrock, and freezes are some of the typical forms of breakdance.

The History of Breakdance:
Breakdance is the oldest known hip-hop style of dance. It is believed to have originated in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970's. Musical inspirations date back to the energetic performances of funk maestro, James Brown. In the early days of deejaying, emceeing, and breakdancing, a break - the instrumental part of a song that is looped repeatedly by the DJ - was typically incorporated into songs to allow a showcase of breakdance moves.

Elements of Breakdancing:
Music is an essential ingredient in breakdancing, and hip-hop dance songs make an ideal soundtrack. But rap is not the only option. Also great for dancing: 70's soul, funk, and even jazz tunes all work as well.
Style, fashion, spontaneity, concept and technique are also vital aspects of breakdancing.
Popular Breakdance Moves:

• Toprock
• Air Flares
• Headspins