How to Do the 6 Step (Breakdancing)
Practice the six steps while standing up., Remember to take it slow., Practice the steps to music., Change the tempo and style of music used.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Practice the six steps while standing up.
For beginners, learning the steps from a standing position is an easy way to grasp the dance before attempting it on the ground.
Before starting, draw out a small, imaginary circle in front of you that you will dance around until you end up back at your starting position.
Step forward with your right foot while keeping your left foot stationary.
Step your left foot behind and to the right of your right foot so they are crossed.
Step out with your right foot so both of your feet are shoulder-width apart.
Cross your left foot over your right foot.
Step your right foot back while keeping your left stationary.
Step your left foot back so your feet are shoulder-width apart and you're back in your starting position. -
Step 2: Remember to take it slow.
This motion will seem awkward at first and it will take some to practice to feel comfortable.
Take this initial six steps at your own pace as its crucial to have it mastered in a standing position before you will feel capable of learning the 6-step on the floor. , Run through the footwork for the routine to a song with a slower tempo at first.
Oftentimes, you can listen to jazz, funk, hip-hop, or sampled break beats from a number of different or combined sources (soul, electronic, disco).
When in doubt, practice to some of the original artists breakdancers used in their routines such as Al Green, The Meters, Funkadelic, Skull Snaps, Instant Funk, and Taana Gardner., As you become more comfortable with the 6-Step, you will begin to develop your muscle memory.
This in turn will allow you to take your conscious attention away from the basic steps and work on ways in which to polish the move as a whole.
By varying the music that you use, you will become adaptive and adept at dancing within a wide range of styles and moods.
The hallmark of a dynamic dancer is looseness and confidence. -
Step 3: Practice the steps to music.
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Step 4: Change the tempo and style of music used.
Detailed Guide
For beginners, learning the steps from a standing position is an easy way to grasp the dance before attempting it on the ground.
Before starting, draw out a small, imaginary circle in front of you that you will dance around until you end up back at your starting position.
Step forward with your right foot while keeping your left foot stationary.
Step your left foot behind and to the right of your right foot so they are crossed.
Step out with your right foot so both of your feet are shoulder-width apart.
Cross your left foot over your right foot.
Step your right foot back while keeping your left stationary.
Step your left foot back so your feet are shoulder-width apart and you're back in your starting position.
This motion will seem awkward at first and it will take some to practice to feel comfortable.
Take this initial six steps at your own pace as its crucial to have it mastered in a standing position before you will feel capable of learning the 6-step on the floor. , Run through the footwork for the routine to a song with a slower tempo at first.
Oftentimes, you can listen to jazz, funk, hip-hop, or sampled break beats from a number of different or combined sources (soul, electronic, disco).
When in doubt, practice to some of the original artists breakdancers used in their routines such as Al Green, The Meters, Funkadelic, Skull Snaps, Instant Funk, and Taana Gardner., As you become more comfortable with the 6-Step, you will begin to develop your muscle memory.
This in turn will allow you to take your conscious attention away from the basic steps and work on ways in which to polish the move as a whole.
By varying the music that you use, you will become adaptive and adept at dancing within a wide range of styles and moods.
The hallmark of a dynamic dancer is looseness and confidence.
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