Breaking
Breaking
Breaking down a Red Bull BC One b-boy battle
From footwork to musicality, we break down the nuanced moves needed to succeed in a Red Bull BC One battle.
But what will the judges be looking for as the dancers battle? In The Breakdown, selected Red Bull BC One All Stars explain how eight criteria are required to take home the title. Scroll down to discover more.
3 min
The Breakdown – Episode 1 – All-Rounded
Lilou explains why when you can mix everything you can’t be beaten.
ALL ROUNDED
It’s important to be all rounded in order to represent all the categories of the breaking scene. When you can mix everything you can’t be beaten. Two times Red Bull BC One champion Lilou give us the breakdown.
3 min
The Breakdown – Episode 2 – Charisma
Brazilian b-boy Neguin explains why charisma is key.
CHARISMA
Charisma is the energy you bring into a situation – it’s all about how you interact and entertain the people. Brazilian b-boy Neguin explains further.
2 min
Footwork
B-Boy RoxRite gives us an insight into the unlimited creativity of breakdancing footwork.
FOOTWORK
B-boy Roxrite gives us the breakdown on why footwork is all important.
3 min
The Breakdown – Episode 4 – Freeze & Tricks
Taisuke and Hong 10 breakdown the importance of freeze and tricks in a battle.
FREEZE & TRICKS
Taisuke and Hong 10 breakdown the importance of freeze and tricks in a battle.
3 min
The Breakdown – Episode 5 – Musicality
Musicality is what elevates breaking into an art form. B-Boys Menno and Wing explain.
MUSICALITY
Musicality is what elevates breaking into an art form. B-Boys Menno and Wing explain.
3 min
The Breakdown – Episode 6 – Power Moves
Making the impossible possible, power moves are the very foundation of the b-boy scene Cico and Lil G give us the breakdown.
POWER MOVES
Making the impossible possible, power moves are the very foundation of the b-boy scene Cico and Lil G give us the breakdown.
3 min
The Breakdown – Episode 7 – Strength
Strength is not only in the legs and arms, strength starts in the brain. B-boy Junior explains.
STRENGTH
Strength is not only in the legs and arms, strength starts in the brain. B-boy Junior explains.
3 min
The Breakdown – Episode 8 – Top Rock
B-boy pioneer Crazy Legs tells us why the top rock is so important.
TOP ROCK
Top rock is the introduction of your set. B-boy pioneer Crazy Legs tells us why Red Bull BC One needs more!
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