Breakdance course

Lesson 1 • History and Culture of Breaking

Traces breaking's origins in 1970s New York to its global spread and Olympic recognition. Establishes cultural respect as a core value throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • Stance, Posture, and Basic Footwork

Establishes correct body alignment and introduces the foundational two-step and side-step patterns. These movement basics underpin every footwork combination taught later.

Lesson 3 • Physical Preparation and Warm-Up

Introduces dynamic warm-up routines and mobility drills essential for breakdance training. Prevents injury and builds the body awareness needed for all subsequent techniques.

Lesson 1 • Basic Toprock Steps

Introduces the Indian step, salsa step, and cross-step as core toprock vocabulary. These steps establish presence and rhythm before dropping to the floor.

Lesson 2 • Toprock Styling and Variations

Expands toprock vocabulary with kicks, skips, and directional changes. Encourages individual expression whilst maintaining rhythmic precision.

Lesson 3 • Dropping into Footwork

Teaches smooth transitions from toprock directly into floor-based footwork. Seamless drops are essential for cohesive set structure and battle readiness.

Lesson 1 • Footwork Combinations and Flow

Chains multiple footwork patterns into seamless sequences timed to music. Students develop personal flow and the ability to improvise within a structure.

Lesson 2 • CC and Continuous Circle Work

Introduces the CC footwork pattern emphasising fluid circular motion. Develops stamina and spatial awareness critical for longer floor sequences.

Lesson 3 • The Six-Step Foundation

Breaks down the six-step into individual counts and weight shifts. This pattern is the most fundamental footwork sequence and anchors all future combinations.

Lesson 1 • Freeze Transitions and Combos

Links multiple freezes into flowing sequences timed to musical accents. Students learn to use freezes as punctuation marks within a full breaking set.

Lesson 2 • Baby Freeze and Chair Freeze

Introduces the two most foundational freezes using elbow-to-hip and elbow-to-stomach support points. Mastery here unlocks all advanced freeze variations.

Lesson 3 • Headstand and Shoulder Freeze

Develops inverted balance using the head and shoulders as support bases. These freezes expand vertical range and set up transitions to power moves.

Lesson 1 • Linking Power Moves to Footwork

Connects power moves to footwork and freeze sequences for cohesive set construction. Students practise entering and exiting power moves within a timed musical phrase.

Lesson 2 • Backspin Mechanics

Teaches the backspin as the entry-level power move using back and shoulder rotation. Builds the spinning momentum awareness needed for all subsequent power moves.

Lesson 3 • Windmill Fundamentals

Breaks down the windmill into shoulder roll, leg sweep, and hip rotation phases. The windmill is the most iconic power move and requires coordinated full-body mechanics.

Lesson 4 • Headspin Basics

Introduces headspin technique including head placement, spin generation, and balance. Proper head positioning and neck conditioning are emphasised before any spinning attempts.

Lesson 1 • Combining Advanced Moves in Sets

Integrates advanced power moves into full breaking sets with musical awareness. Students learn to sequence high-difficulty moves for maximum impact and energy management.

Lesson 2 • The 1990 and One-Hand Spins

Covers the 1990 one-handed headspin and one-arm handstand spin as elite-level skills. These moves require peak balance, core tension, and precise weight distribution.

Lesson 3 • Flare Mechanics and Progressions

Teaches the flare through hip circles, support transitions, and leg swing drills. Flares demand exceptional hip flexibility and shoulder strength built through structured progressions.

Lesson 1 • Developing a Battle Mindset

Builds mental resilience, competitive focus, and adaptive thinking under pressure. Psychological preparation is as critical as physical skill in high-stakes battles.

Lesson 2 • Judging Criteria and Self-Evaluation

Explains the criteria judges use: technique, musicality, originality, and battle flavour. Students apply these criteria to evaluate their own sets and improve strategically.

Lesson 3 • Anatomy of a Breaking Set

Defines the structural components of a set: toprock, drop, footwork, power, and freeze. Understanding set architecture allows deliberate creative and competitive choices.

Lesson 4 • Reading the Music in Battle

Trains the ability to respond spontaneously to DJ selections and musical surprises. Musical responsiveness is a key judging criterion in competitive breaking.

Lesson 1 • Developing Signature Moves

Teaches the process of modifying existing moves to create personalised variations. Signature moves become the most memorable elements of a breaker's identity.

Lesson 2 • Freestyle and Creative Improvisation

Builds the ability to generate spontaneous, authentic movement in any musical context. Freestyle fluency is the ultimate expression of mastered breaking skill.

Lesson 3 • Identifying Movement Influences

Guides students to analyse breakers they admire and extract stylistic elements. Conscious influence mapping accelerates the development of an original voice.