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{{Short description|Type of breakdance moves}} |
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{{other uses|Power Move (disambiguation)}} |
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[[File:R16 cypher.jpg|thumb|A b-boy doing an air flare at [[R-16 Korea|R16]] in Seoul, South Korea. ]] |
[[File:R16 cypher.jpg|thumb|A b-boy doing an air flare at [[R-16 Korea|R16]] in Seoul, South Korea. ]] |
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'''Power moves''' are moves loosely defined as relying on speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements for performance. They are prominent in [[B-boying]], often the centerpieces of routines featuring the other elements ([[toprock]], [[downrock]], and [[Freeze (b-boy move)|freezes]]) that make up breaking. |
'''Power moves''' are dance moves which are loosely defined as moves relying on speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements for performance. They are prominent in [[B-boying]], often the centerpieces of routines featuring the other elements ([[toprock]], [[downrock]], and [[Freeze (b-boy move)|freezes]]) that make up breaking.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Chang |first=Jeff |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V0f6p9_phakC&dq=%22Power+moves%22+break+dance&pg=PA21 |title=Total Chaos: The Art and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop |date=2008-07-31 |publisher=Basic Books |isbn=978-0-7867-2208-2 |pages=21–22 |language=en}}</ref> Power moves are closer to gymnastics than dancing. B-boys who focus heavily on power moves and execute them as a main part of their routines are often called "power heads".<ref name=B-Boying>{{cite web|last=Okumura|first=Kozo|title=B-boying|url=http://www.globaldarkness.com/articles/history%20of%20breakdance.htm|publisher=Dancers Delight|accessdate=10 December 2013}}</ref> |
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==Origin== |
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The [[Float (breakdance move)|float]] and Headmills aka Power [[Windmill (breakdance move)|windmill]]s and incorporated [[Flare (breakdance move)|flare]]s [[Suicide (breakdance move)|suicide]]s into breaking then [[B-boys]] cut the phrase down in the 90's from powerful moves to power moves with poetic rhythm linguistics Syllable [[Syllable]] to make it sound more flashy. Nowadays [[B-boys]] are executing more acrobatics now which are the new power moves of the day it has evolved with the new generation to a higher level. |
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==Types== |
==Types== |
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*[[Spin (b-boy move)|Spins]] |
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===Spins=== |
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*[[Airflare]] |
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*Back spin: One of the first and most famous spinning power moves, the dancer is balled up and spinning on his or her back. In some variations, the dancer may choose to hop while spinning. |
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*[[Float (breakdance move)|Floats]] |
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*Shoulder spin |
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*[[Swipe (breakdance move)|Swipes]] |
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*Air chair spin |
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*[[Flare (breakdance move)|Flares]] |
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*The [[headspin]] is an athletic move in which a person spins on their head from a headstand position. These may be done continuously through hand-tapping and proper balance. |
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*Hand spin |
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===Handstand Moves=== |
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*The 1990 is a breakdance move which resembles a rapidly spinning one-handed handstand. |
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*[[2000 (breakdance move)|2000s]] are similar to 1990s, but with both hands. |
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===Floats=== |
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[[Float (breakdance move)|Floats]] were one of the first power moves in the 80's. The body is usually in a fixed position while the arms move. |
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*Crickets and variants: Hydro, Jackhammer, Lotus Jackhammer, Super Jackhammer, Darkhammer, Hopping Turtles/Scratching Turtles, etc. |
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*UFO, Boomerangs, Inside Boomerangs, Gorillas, Gremlin Spins/Buddha spins |
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===Swipes=== |
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[[Swipe (breakdance move)|Swipes]] are one of the most recognizable power moves. The b-boy or b-girl leans back, whips his or her arms to one side to touch the ground, and his or her legs follow closely behind, twisting 360 degrees to land on the ground once again. |
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*A variant is the ''master swipe'', also known as a superman swipe or one-footed swipe |
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Shadow Swipes is a variation of the swipe that incorporates the chair freeze to start the swipe. Created by Bboy Kid Shade of Hong Kong, it is one of his signature moves. |
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===Windmills=== |
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The ''headmill'' is a [[Windmill (breakdance move)|windmill]] variant performed without the use of hands for stability, rotating with the head and shoulders as the pivot point. As headmills free the hands, there are many further variations defined by the positioning of the hands. |
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Major windmill variants: |
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*Mummies |
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*Nutcrackers |
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*Eggbeaters |
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*HandCuffs |
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*Bellymills |
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*Confusions |
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*Barrels |
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*Forearms |
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*Airplane/Highrisers/Highrises |
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===Flares=== |
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[[Flare (breakdance move)|Flares]] are a widely recognized power move borrowed from gymnastics. |
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Major variants: |
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*King Flares/Hopping Flare |
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*Crossed-legged Flare |
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*Chair Flare |
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*Double Chair Flare |
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*Sandwich Flare |
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*Lotus Flare |
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*Thread Flare |
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*One-legged Flare |
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*Virgin/Double Leg Circles - flares done with closed, straight legs |
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==Air moves== |
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Air moves are often referred to as power moves but are not; they require momentum, balance, and upper body control to execute. These athletic moves are characterized by the dancer's feet not touching the floor for an extended period of time while he or she maintains a sustained spin in the air. |
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Air moves rely heavily on momentum, often achieved by swinging the [[human leg|leg]]s and twisting the [[torso]] in a circular motion. The arms usually bear the body's weight while the [[Abdomen|abdominal]] and lower back muscles must whip the legs around as needed to spin the body. The lighter you are the more easy it is to execute these moves. |
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*Kid Freeze is credited for creating the first airmoves and continuous [[Headspin]]s. |
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*Icey Ice is credited for Halos. These are similar to windmills and headspins. The dancer's legs are stay apart as in a windmill, and spins on his head, as in a headspin. However, in halos, the rotation is done around the crown of the head, in the shape of a halo. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 14:43, 1 September 2024
Power moves are dance moves which are loosely defined as moves relying on speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements for performance. They are prominent in B-boying, often the centerpieces of routines featuring the other elements (toprock, downrock, and freezes) that make up breaking.[1] Power moves are closer to gymnastics than dancing. B-boys who focus heavily on power moves and execute them as a main part of their routines are often called "power heads".[2]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Chang, Jeff (2008-07-31). Total Chaos: The Art and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop. Basic Books. pp. 21–22. ISBN 978-0-7867-2208-2.
- ^ Okumura, Kozo. "B-boying". Dancers Delight. Retrieved 10 December 2013.