Also known as breakdancing, b-boying, and b-girling
Breaking
Originated in the Bronx that includes top rock and down rock steps
B-boy - refers to male break dancer who practices breaking/b-boying
B-girl refers to a female breaker
Toprock are dance steps that you do while standing (include kickstep, kickstep out, kickstep twist, kickstep cross, & knee-jerking movement)
Downrock - also known as the power moves and sequences on the ground; more on acrobatic and gymnastics skills with arms, hands, or any part of the body that has contact on the floor.
Uprock - this is a more competitive type of toprock that consists of foot shuffles, spins, turns, and creative movements.
Popping
Is characterized by the sudden contracting and realizing of a dancer’s muscles to the rhythm of the beat
Popping
This hip-hop dance step was created by Sam Solomon.
