Want to Know the History of Break Dancing?

The history of break dancing, like any other art form, demonstrates its versatility as well as its advancements in the last decade or so.

It's important to know when and where it all started in order to put your moves in context and to be able to tell a story with your routines.

This section of the site will review all the original styles of dance that influenced and transformed break dancing into what it is today.

That means we'll discuss the origins of boogaloo, popping, locking, waving, tutting, and the other styles that influenced break dancing.

Familiarizing yourself with these styles will not only make you a more informed dancer but it'll also allow you to inform others as to where it all came from.


History of Break Dancing - 70s

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