Project Icarus Journal #2 Data & Information Gathering

Data & Information Gathering:

Created in the Bronx, NY around 1973, Bboying or breakdancing is a extremely fun, yet difficult dance that bboys and bgirls participate in. It takes it's own steps from the foundations of the first bboys, and then the dancer adds whatever they want to their dance. It's a tool for self expression, creating visual art, and a lot of fun. Watch the video for guidance as you follow the steps, as the moves are better demonstrated visually than through words.

One of the first things any bboy should learn is the difference between "breakdancing" and "bboying". Bboying is the first term made to describe the dance; it's usually the term used when in the community. The term the general media uses to describe the dance is breakdancing, which was conjured up by a reporter back when the dance was gaining recognition.

Learn the Basic Moves These are critical to becoming a good breaker and should not be glossed over carelessly. Working hard at the basics will allow you to become a better beraker than if you went straight for the harder and more impressive moves.

Learn how to toprock, or the stand-up part of the dance. This is where you can really let loose and enjoy yourself. It's this part of the dance that you can play with the music a lot.

Learning the freezes is very essential being a successful breaker. This is the traditional way to finish your throwdown (a throwdown is what we call it when you visit the floor to take your turn) The basic freezes to learn are: Baby freeze, turtle, shoulder, side chair. These are the most fundamental freezes and it is very important that you learn them early on as a lot of other moves build on them.

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Breakdance