Breakdance – Breaking for Bboys and Bgirls by Stefan Sauter is a comprehensive practical guide for anyone who wants to learn, teach, or systematically train in breaking. The book begins with the history, influences, traditions, philosophy, and culture of the breaking scene, while also examining its social and psychological significance.
A major focus is teaching methodology. Sauter explains terminology, teaching methods, use of space, organizational structures, and different training concepts, making the book particularly useful for instructors and dance educators as well as active Bboys and Bgirls.
The practical sections introduce essential breaking elements including Top-Rocks, Go-Downs, Six-Step, Handstand/Freeze, Bboy-Stance, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes. Structured training tasks then help dancers develop these foundations further.
Warm-up, stretching, physical conditioning, rhythm, and workout principles are also covered. By combining technique, training, teaching methodology, and background knowledge, the book provides a structured resource for understanding and developing breaking.
Contents
History and Background
- History, influences, and traditions
- Legends and hierarchy
- Philosophy and myths of the scene
- Attitude and cultural influences
Social and Societal Significance
- Social structures
- Psychological influences
- Success and failure
- Perseverance and passion
- Aggression and strength
- Awareness of personal limits
- Breaking and its role within the training scene
Teaching Navigation
- Language, terminology, and explanations
- Breaking disciplines and sets
- Top-Rocks / Up-Rocks
- Go-Down
- Footwork / Legwork
- Powermoves
- Freezes
- Bboy-Stance
- Teaching methods
- Organization and use of space
- Training concepts and methods
Warm-Up and Physical Preparation
- Warm-up
- Stretching
- Preparation of different areas of the body
- Pedagogical and didactic organization of the warm-up
Learning and Teaching – Breaking Basics
- Top-Rocks
- Go-Down
- Six-Step
- Handstand / Freeze
- Bboy-Stance
- Set Training
Advanced Breaking
- Training tasks for the next lessons
- Rolls
- Bridge
- Handstand
- Headstand
- Cartwheel
- Backspin
- Top-Rock fundamentals
- Go-Down fundamentals
- Footwork fundamentals
- Styles
- Powermoves
- Freeze fundamentals
Training Principles
- Advanced Six-Step principles
- Footwork principles
- Freeze principles
- Swipe principle
- Turtle principle
- Windmill principle
- Headspin principle
- Rhythm and timing
- Workout and supplementary physical training
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