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(Redirected from Power moves) Type of breakdance moves For other uses, see Power Move (disambiguation).
A b-boy doing an air flare at R16 in Seoul, South Korea.

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. 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".

Types

References

  1. 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.
  2. Okumura, Kozo. "B-boying". Dancers Delight. Retrieved 10 December 2013.

See also

Street dance
Hip-hop
House dance
Rave dance
Jazz dance
Other
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