LOL why does everyone like CPMC, it is so dull...
well, the song is annoying as well, but really it is a dull dance.
we did it this recent event and I feel so unmotivated I didn't even bother staying and went ahead with packing up stuff and moving them back to the store rooms. But breakdacing does require significant upper body strength, so I guess it is really better if you are slim and able to move more fluidly, dubstep is about control every move, the smaller the movement, the more pro. cue them Cyrus Spencer videos, whoah.
as for the videos bit, people you all should know Youtube is like NOT the only video hosting site, you can save it in a zip, upload to megaupload or rapidshare or whatever, and just name it dance 1, chances of anyone finding it: NIL.
I'd suggest an idea where we can like upload them videos and host some kinda competition over here, and see who can move best.
(although I think within experience - Gammaraptor has it down) But all for fun, you know, showdown of the asswiggle championships.
If indeed you CAN'T dance, you can Gangnam Style.
For me, it all started three years ago when I figured out that you shouldn't be afraid of what others think of you when you dance. This was at my junior high grad dance. Previously I had been pretty depressed over things, but I decided to let go of stuff and just have a good time. And although I probably looked like crap, I had a lot of fun.
Rule 1, have fun.
Rule 2, haters be hatin'. Don't fear.
Shortly around 6 months later, I got introduced to touhou. It wasn't long before I stumbled upon bad apple and the dance. I honestly thought that dance was the best thing ever. I managed to teach myself thr first 50 seconds. During another dance, I found that I could really use these new moves I learned and make them flow with the music. And hence I learned how to freestyle. (Horribly).
Specifically for freestyle of any sort, I think its important to firstly practice out a choreo so you have a basic set of moves you can use. After that its about learning how music flows so you can move with music starting with the beat is usually good, but each song has some unique segments you may want to highlight. Going through a few songs you know is a good start before you can basically predict the patterns realtime at dances where you have no idea what's playing next.
A few months after, I joined my schools Hip Hop club, not knowing what to expect. I thought itd be mainly choreo, but turns out they have a group of bboys. Yeah so i started out with the basics, and I got down baby freeze, and a crap handglide since I was really weak within a month. Afterwards I learned floorwork, specifically 6-step and 3-step. After a while though, I got bored and started making my own stuff up. After this I started attempting windmills (its a move where you kick into a spin on your back and do it repeatedly). I still, 2 years later cannot do them. I hurt my back all the time because I landed bad.
Several things about learning bboy stuff you should always keep in mind
1. Start out with the basics, and unless you have a teacher that k ows what they're doing, avoid power. Learn basic freezes, floorwork, and toprock. Then figure out some transitions between these areas and you have yourself a basic set.
2. Always practice when you can. With bboy, you have to practice as often as you can to get better, stronger, and retain muscle memory. And of course you need the time to learn new things. 4 hours a week was the minimum for me, I remember some point though when I was practicing every day. But when I stop for two weeks, I suck and I get rusty. Also, try getting a mirror. Seeing yourself is important.
3. Don't push yourself too hard. You will hurt yourself anyways, but you can seriously injure your back, neck, and wrist if you're not careful. So always know your limits. When you're too tired, just stop. Your stamina will get better overtime.
4. Find other people do practice with. Seriously, its easy to just do everything over YouTube, but learning with others is fun, and you learn tons. Also, it gives you the courage to perform. At first you will be scared of screwing up. And you will. But you know what, having fun is the most important thing. So horray for peer pressure
5. Don't be fixed to what people teach you. Experiment with modifying the basics and develop your own style. Like within bboys there's usually either powerheads, who usually do a lot of power (spinning moves, and stuff). Or the people who rely on style. I'd find myself to be the latter. Either way though, never settle for where you are and always keep developing your current stuff.
6. Get a feel for the music. Again, it all starts with hitting the rhythm. But after a while, you might want to try doing things with the melody and other parts of the song. Bboy may sometimes feel like gymnastics, but that's like what a poem Is compared to a song.
7. Be inspired. Be passionate. Search up videos of bboys on youtube. Particularly, go look at hong 10 vs pockets to see them fight it out haha. If you're passionate about your dance, it will show.
Yeah. As for choreo, its simply not my thing. I've learned several parts of various kpop dances, but I find I don't like following fixed things. I won't mind learning touhou choreo for a con or something though.
That's basically what I feel about dance. :3. If you guys want to learn well now you have a place to start.
