The Roots

Breaking or b-boying, commonly called breakdancing, is a style of dance that evolved as part of hip-hop culture among Black and Latino American youths in the South Bronx during the 1970s. The term bboy came from the term of beat boy, because they danced to a specific beat. It is danced to both hip-hop and other genres of music that are often remixed to prolong the musical breaks.

Four basic elements form the foundation of breaking.

1. Toprock, a term referring to the upright dancing and shuffles.
2. Downrock which refers to footwork dancing performed on the floor.
3. Freeze, the poses that breakers throw into their dance sets to add punctuation to certain __beats and end their routines.
4. element is the Power Moves. These are the most impressive acrobatic moves normally
__made up of circular motions where the dancer will spin on the floor or in the air. The term __breakdancing, though commonly used, is frowned upon by those immersed in hip-hop
__culture because the term created by the media to describe what was called breaking or __b-boying in the street. The majority of the art form’s pioneers and most notable
__practitioners refer to the dance as b-boying.

The Competition

Power: This style of breaking is what most members of the general public associate with the term "break-dancing". Power moves comprise full-body spins and rotations that give the illusion of defying gravity. Examples of power moves include headspins, backspins, windmills, flares, airtracks/airflares, 1990s, 2000s, jackhammers, crickets, turtles, hand glide, halos, and elbow spins. Those b-boys who use "power moves" almost exclusively in their sets are referred to as "power heads".

Abstract: A very broad style of breaking which may include the incorporation of "threading" footwork, freestyle movement to hit beats, house dance, and "circus" styles (tricks, contortion, etc.)

Blowup: A style of breaking which focuses on the "wow factor" of certain power moves, freezes, and circus styles. Blowup-style consists of performing a sequence of as many difficult trick combinations in as quick succession as possible in order to "smack" or exceed the virtuosity of the other b-boy's performance. This is usually attempted only after becoming proficient in other styles due to the degree of control and practice required in this type of dancing. The names of some of the moves are: airbaby, airchair, hollow backs, solar eclipse, reverse airbaby, among others. The main goal in blowup-style is the rapid transition through a sequence of power moves.

Flavor: A style that is based more on elaborate toprock, downrock, and/or freezes. This style is focused more on the beat of the song than having to rely on "power" moves only. B-boys who base their dance on "flavor" or style are known as "style heads".

Burns: A type of move intended to embarrass the opponent by creating obscene or comical moves (i.e crotch grabbing) during battles.

The Prize!

Best Breaking Crew Wins $500, Trophy & The Respect!
Best Pop Blocking $250 & The Respect!

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