| If you're thinking of taking up breakdancing well let | | | | 3. Watch Videos - The internet is a hub of |
| me tell you now that it's probably the most | | | | breakdance videos and footage so make use of |
| rewarding and most interesting sports in the world! | | | | them. You'll see a lot of moves that you'll want to be |
| No two breakdancers are the same, we all have our | | | | able to do. The important thing is that you watch |
| own styles and moves! However when you're | | | | any moves you want to learn over and over in detail |
| starting out, its best to get advice from other | | | | so that it's burned into your head. Use imagery too, |
| breakdancers. After all, we were once beginners too! | | | | go over the move in your head and this will help you |
| Take a look at my following breakdance for | | | | pull the move off smoother and easier. |
| beginners tips. | | | | 4. Master The Basics - Basically don't go for any big |
| 1. Warm Up - This is very important! Mobilize all your | | | | moves until you have the standard ones down first. |
| joints, place particular emphasis on your wrists and | | | | Get a good six-step before you go for pretzels, get |
| ankles as they are what takes a lot of your weight. | | | | windmills before you go for halos and get the baby |
| Simply do what you did in gym class to mobilize. | | | | freeze before you go for air chairs. Another thing I'll |
| However don't stretch until you're properly warmed | | | | mention is that most beginners tend to do their |
| up and by that I mean that you should have been | | | | footwork with flat hands and flat feet. Your hands |
| dancing for a while before you begin to stretch. | | | | should be raised! You can do this by pointing your |
| 2. Get Some Mentors - Hang around in a group of | | | | thumb away from your fingers! Your feet should be |
| other breakdancers where ever you can find them in | | | | positioned so that you're on your toes, you can do |
| your city! Look on the internet for classes or | | | | this by bringing your feet closer in when you break! |
| societies where they train together and join them. | | | | Try it! |
| Watch them and get inspiration from them. In time | | | | 5. Get Some Awesome Beats - Breakdancing is all |
| some new kids will come along and they'll be | | | | about the music, so make sure you download some |
| watching you while you do headspins and windmills. | | | | awesome mixes that really motivate you to dance! |