How to Breakdance | Basic Toprocks & Get-Down

[Plurr4Life7]

The audio queues help a lot thank you... boom boom cross

[TheHomerEro]

Thanks !!!

[fluffymonster21]

Lol im 15 I can shuffle catdaddy dougie break, and do a little jumpstyle lol and im overweight

[THEDANCINDJTRIVIAL]

aww man i cant get even the top rock down i feel like i have two left feet i mean i cant even do the first step i lose my balance or i twist my other foot like im shufflin its soo annoying

[ukuledoj]

what an amazing teacher haha

[chadthekap]

Thanks man your awesome really helping me out

[atomicrandomness5]

yep that was sweet b-boxing

[MDS6100]

Thank you. Your vid has really helped me. I only started about a couple of months ago and my top rocks were the thing that didn't seem to be improving. Thanks again.

[breakingdance1113]

hum



[TheShadowlion63]

awesome

[brayan179]

thanl you man

[MagicalDudetheDancer]

Yo shawn mad respect bro. If you get a chance can you post a video on how to do crickets, like how other bboy's be walking on their arms in a stabbed position or airchair position, actually BBoy Luigi did it in a cypher during the dr pepper bboy challenge.

[GlitchVI]

Never to old to learn

[pepsilie]

I´am 20 years old can I learn it or is it hopeless?

[ewokboba]

@pepsilie never too late to express yourself.

[ttop911]

Very good vid at teaching. I was trying to do the indian step but when I was trying I wasn't looking at all like you. Then I realized that you when returning to like the original position you were kicking your foot out. Now I can kinda toprock thanks to you.

[Lightsshows101]

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[Dat1SalvyKid]

im a beginner in break dancing i hope to be doing all these moves as i progress, please go to my channel and check my breakdance vid out its horrible but i appreciate feedback, thank you for your time and for the tutorial! its really helpful

[jokewarrior]

Wtf is this ?

[tuul134]

nicE gooD :d I aM Mongolia

[dawildboy20000]

Much respect to you bro. If you get a chance can you post a tutorial doing the turtle reeze floor ock[I don't know what the move is called, but I know you are in a turte freeze position rocking the floor with hands] appreciate it bro.

[LoverNhaters]

You and Bboybyu are my youtube teachers :D (Started 3 weeks ago and going good!)

[ToxiicDeaD]

hey does anyone know what kind of kicks are good for bboying? cuz i have converse hi tops and some nikes.

[199789638]

@ToxiicDeaD I just do this barefoot on the grass O_O.

One with nature.

[ToxiicDeaD]

@199789638 haha nice.

[dawildboy20000]

do you hold any workshops. send me the address man.

[rumpsugg]

THIS IS FREAKIN GOLD

[XSKYNETXx]

TA!

[kingtard]

Pass the knowledge onto me then! became the best pop locker in 7 months. Gunna be the best break dancer to!

[Freya06]

This is good info. Thanks.

[NicRed6]

wet fart at 3:25 lol

[trmble6]

@masterguy1489 only toys like you would agree that he is qualified to teach..

[trmble6]

@masterguy1489 7 years of straight bboying...don't call me simple you stupid e-boy..

[darklengend44]

@trmble6 thats cool since the guy in the vid has been doing it for 10 years but still doesn't mean your not better than him but doesn't mean you are too.

[trmble6]

@darklengend44 I didn't say I was better douchebag

[darklengend44]

@trmble6 okay then shutup

[trmble6]

bboy lil demon is more qualified to be a teacher than this douchebag...

[jhoyce1205]

i need more videos to watch to become a b-girl.... :((( need help please??

[supremefreeflow]

@jhoyce1205 Just look around..what are you trying to learn first footwork or actual moves

[jhoyce1205]

@supremefreeflow tnx :))))

[supremefreeflow]

@jhoyce1205 Np Im trying to become a bboy

[jhoyce1205]

@supremefreeflow ^^

[blackdawn88655]

why do breack dancers have such cool shirts lol

[xCheesec4kex]

you have big calves

[tryin2freestyle]

Shawn!!!! So like I totally watched this tutorial like 2 weeks ago, and like over the weekend I was up in Vegas for EDC and they had a small Hip Hop/Disco/Funk stage...I totally did what you showed in this vid and the glide vid and peoples gave me madddd love...THANKS SHAWN you are inspiring!!

[Muzicsoulrhythm]

@tryin2freestyle I'm so happy to hear that. I was hella tryin gto go to EDC but had no money to spare. I would have probably seen you dancing. probably not lol too many ppl!

[ryanislao]

the best part is that he is asian

[blackdawn88655]

@ryanislao  yeah so's half the world -.- big deal

[ryanislao]

@blackdawn88655 haha to be exact not half lol member there is still other races LOL XD

[blackdawn88655]

@ryanislao i wouldnt know. im sorounded by asians an muslims -.- haha funny part.. im white. alberta(yes thts in canada) has soo many asians an muslims. an they all go to my school. btw YES sians r hlf the world. indians an nepal r considers asain, phillipines, thiland, japan, korea, china, vitnam, mongolia.. an they all have worlds highest population. i just get annoyed how everyone thinks asians r so awsome scince im surronded by tthem haha but yeaa they r pretty epic friends :D lol

[ryanislao]

@blackdawn88655 haha thanks lol i didnt know that XD haha i learned more from you then my social studies teacher haha :D

[blackdawn88655]

@ryanislao lmao social is funn its like the only class i dont fal asleep in lol

[ryanislao]

@blackdawn88655 haha XD ya thats wuht my otha friends say lol but i got stuck with the mean ugly teacher so she sucks lol

[blackdawn88655]

@ryanislao haha awhh u should move to canada.. we have awesome social teachers lol xD lets just say the boys payed very close attention to r teacher last year :P

[TicklemeElmo759]

"Starter-Guide" Head ass.!!

[preciousveal]

This is the most helpful tutorial I've seen so far. Thank you SO much!!!

[hokage362]

Swagger Tools eh... Then I have to say that Born has MAJOR SWAGGER TOOLS lmao

[sonnyalsalmo]

Was a dreamer. Now a beginner hahahah

[ntsuab2]

I want u to be my breakdance teacher n I have never breakdance before

[dudedude445654]

yo thanx,bro u just helped me and my crew win a bdance com...

[RizeMeteor]

any1 felt the sensation of flying while your doign top rock? or maybe its jsut me..

[MichellePapaya]

My body is just awkward when doing toprock, but i'll keep practicing and your guide is the best!

[triple210]

i always watch this video everyday to get inspired!

[Exilary6661]

Best tutorial i've seen.

[xRainbowCrayons]

swagger tools. hahaha

[Plimi67]

Wow that was really helpful

Thanks man =-)

[brooklyninja]

This was so helpful, thanks!

[tommyk1347]

How did you pull off the variation bit at 04:47? It looks almost like the charleston but...so damn clean!

[MrDKx]

i think indian steps look better and cleander if u only twist ur hips.

[INITFORTHEPUSSY]

Aww wow cheers mate :)

[izjerker]

i dont have that much stamina soo it makes me tired and weary in battles -,-

[MrJoemama21]

yea i just started to and have noo idea haw to do them can u help???

[mbua1]

@MrJoemama21 Watch the video and do what you see.. How can he further elaborate when he showed step by step

[midnighteyes27]

i just started breaking

and i enjoy it soooooooooooo much

but i have problems with freezing

and the arm waves

can you help??

[970067]

i love b boying but it uses sooo much enegry :/

[aznbboywannabe]

anyone else catch that the intro was beatboxing?

[showerpowercanada]

@aznbboywannabe yeah! actually prty awsum,!

[showerpowercanada]

@aznbboywannabe YAH ! :D pretty sikk

[nisamiaw21]

@aznbboywannabe ya..



[kidcrash303]

thank you for this im just starting it helps alot thank you again

[mayralee73]

7:34 there

[PEANUTBUTT3RJ3LLY]

Do you have to be small to break ??.... im like 5-11 ..just about 6 foot ...im only a teen yet ... and im flexible ...

[ChapterTwoProduction]

@PEANUTBUTT3RJ3LLY nah bro! breaking is for everybody. theres no physical liimitations that can prevent u from breaking. look at bboy junior, he's got 90% polio in his right leg and he is a phenomenal bboy. if you havent seen him break type him in. plus flexibility is a huge plus in breaking.

[atmsk8rforlife]

@PEANUTBUTT3RJ3LLY im on the same boat but i hella want to learn to break and so far its going good i got a decent toprock, baby freeze is easy, 6 step wasnt hard to learn, i can handstand for about 5 seconds so far which is ok, im working on my handglides which i find quite difficult to keep my legs in the air and i think it might be because theyre really long. haha, im alearning to master swipe which hard but i think i just need to practice more. just get involved and ask for help from bboys.

[joooerhooo]

the beatbox sounds like somebody is spitting...

[zipfizz63]

vote best!

[deepak9066]

I nvr lyked ur tuto but i still cnt believe this is ur tuto LOL

U hv deep connection wid dance dude, God Bless U...(*_*)

[THEbestGman]

Man i love these vids..i only dont learn how the breakdance but its a good work out to get your body in shape..Thnx!!!!!

[killa60707]

Thanks ! theres alot of variations in my top rock now !

[WoMaNiZeR1666]

in boom. right boom. left boom.

[dawildboy20000]

it woudl be real helpful as all your videos are

but one how to build cordination and balance for all types of dance styles

or whichever one you feel comfortable explaning

and speed on footwork etc

oh or a good eating plan if have time

[dawildboy20000]

@shawn

How can I work on coordination and balance and speed in footwork for all types of dance styles or whichever style you think really needs it I'm cool with any one just the video alone or info will help

Peace and keep dancing and I will keep learning mad respect

[BBoyBigBadCarl]

@dawildboy20000 learn the basic power kick aka gorrillas

its basically the front step with ur hands on the ground and ur legs in the air

and try n see how momentum power windmills, 2 step, air flares etc is similar to top rock

[alfredvince34]

i cant do the kick out help me pls!!!!! T_T

[313lolo]

diss vidd is helpfull

[icemancotour]

IT"S CALLED BBOYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bsaunsthebest]

the indian step is so hard for me to get because its very similar to a jerk move called "cross step" so i always end up rejecting when im supposed to be hopping lol...

[PEANUTBUTT3RJ3LLY]

Thanks man ..you are the best teacher on youtube. im irish and i used to do irish dancing like riverdance and that really helps in top rockin... :D

[newfighterify]

@PEANUTBUTT3RJ3LLY i am Polish and I live in Ireland :D

[Misterkif1]

Man u helped me alot, thanks!!

[Kalifond]

Thank u man you really helped me

[eva4151]

i have 20 year and i want to learn break, it is to late or no???

[TheRitcat]

@eva4151 unless you're a senior citizen, i'm gonna say that it's still not too late

[cold2war]

You are... FUCKING AWESOME!

[MasterIvy186]

NICE!! thank you man! i really needed that!

[Boca4lyf]

Sweet vid ouen

[Loltooocool]

Ey dude nice tutorial thumbs up!

[Nevinthai]

@bengalijerker names dont really matter, if you can do it, you can name it whatever you want :p

[bengalijerker]

@Nevinthai ya i guess ur right. but when ur teaching others its best to get the names right

[bengalijerker]

dang dude ur good but u dot some names wrong. the first one is an indian step and the third one is called the hip twist

[jonojutsu]

@bengalijerker while watching the second one, it should have given you the idea that he just made the names up for easier use.

[mateen95khan42]

basic beatboxing -.-

[Al3xX256]

@mateen95khan42 last time i checked this is a tut of bboying not beatboxing.. -.-

[mateen95khan42]

@Al3xX256 chill tha fuk out -.-

[saynsoldier]

thanks alot man u really make thing easy for me bro

[PollyannaKem]

I got everything but I dislike my battle rock. I'm using ur videos for ideas! LOVE IT. (:

[SynisterFiend]

@PollyannaKem

lol my battle rock looks like crap too =(

[theshikuflare]

omg when i first started breakdancing i got the indian step perfect. first try no joke. it was just natural to me.but i need to put more flow in my toprock

[Goramann]

Man, youre my hero.

There is really "NOONE" and i mean "NOFUCKINONE" who is explaining his stuff, taht awesome and outstanding like you. you didnt deserved even one of the dislikes.

Screw the haters ... and justin bieber just for protocol

[evelin1995able]

me encanta me has servido de mucho xD

[dawildboy20000]

YOOOOOOO I Like This Cat

Very Easy to Pick Up on

My dude keep doing your thing

you will go far

would love to take a class in person wit you man god bless

[dcm132]

gah cant do the indian step still but thanks for the other 2 =]

[AznPersaution]

Haha Thanks for the Video.

I just started my Bboy Adventure Yesterday

10-1-10

And I'm just 12

I'm such a Noob

xD

[willisan]

@AznPersaution lil bro keep at it. in a few months you'll start feeling more comfortable and I bet in a year you'll be killin it.

[newfighterify]

helpee me nothing i wtched shorter vids which there was less yalking they were shorter and helped more!!!

[1234roeroe]

better than expert villge

[Sallon08]

You are the best!!! Very clear and you make it look easy!!! thank you:)))

[neopunk7]

Dude you got the best tutorials on the tube, we preciate that. Can't wait til I'm skill enough to teach and spread the rhythm.

[demonkid26]

LOL umm i got a question is it better to bboy like when ur older cause im 14 and im just wonder is being alitle old better to bboy or u need mostly upper body strength cause its hard for me to like lift me self up :'( man breakdancing is soo hard aha

[ColoredKaizoku]

@demonkid26 Lol, Demon I started when I was 9. Age is just a number, once you can walk you can break. That is my thought anyways. But, you need to take your time learning. Start basic, and try to focus in one area when learning. The way I learned I started to learn top rock for a few weeks. Then, I move to the 3, 6, & 12 step for about 3 weeks. Then I learned cc's. Then, I learned basic freezes, and from there I went into threading, and from there power. As I grew I began combining moves.

[ColoredKaizoku]

@demonkid26 But, always remember to keep basics, and not to get to ahead of yourself. You don't master anything once, twice, or even five times. You keep practicing, and building it, To me no one has mastered anything, in bboying because, there is always a way to make it better. As well as there always someone who does it better. Most things in bboying you don't master you just become proficient. Keep that in mind always, and within no time you can become a good bboy. Live by it and in even less

[ColoredKaizoku]

@demonkid26 time you can become a great bboy.

[ColoredKaizoku]

@demonkid26 Also, if you wanna build your strength, Do push ups, jumping jacks, pull ups and sit ups.

[demonkid26]

@ColoredKaizoku ok then ugh... gonna take me a long time aha

[ColoredKaizoku]

@demonkid26 Lol, if you're dedicated you can have decent results in a few months. Depends on what you wanna learn. I wanted to learn everything. You can choose not to learn some things.

[WHGunX1104]

B-Fab lol

[jerardozzz]

by watching this video clip imma start bboying now :D

[Amzamq]

thx dude

[vujohn17]

how would i keep it low and bouncy? my friends say my toprock is a bit stiff and tell me i gotta be more "bouncy"

[goombatroop]

sure it looks cool when YOU do it

[sheenology]

million thanks! 

[stinger77100]

THANX SO MUCHMAN, YOUR THE BEST

[RS22171]

To those who are giving up because they think they "suck". I'm 14 and started learning to bboy from videos like this one since I was 12. DO NOT GIVE UP. At first I thought that I was hopeless but after a week of practicing toprocking I started enjoying the feel of it. So it gave me a even bigger reason to keep practicing. I then learned how to mix up my footwork. Then I learned the turtle, baby, and shoulder freezes. To this day I am working on windmills. Do not give up! You'll eventually get it

[Shubham52721]

hey!!! bro i download approx 7 or 8 videos from your collection and I really like them and become a fan of U, I think ur teaching style is awesome.I also visted ur side at blog spot, I can't tell u how much u helped me in breakdancing.I never see that much easy to learn style of bboy/breakdance, Thanx for providing us so great techniques of dancing.

U R Awesome bro Thanx again!!!!!!

[thejascamshow]

nice song

[toolpage123456789987]

Finally, a good dance that have addins to the top rock...Thank you

[TheLedgePerson]

Mate, i think you, for puting this on the internet for free, you could've charged :P, i've wanted to learn to dance, breakdance, and stuff for ages, i've found one tutorial . Brillant

[JustKuda]

i picked up on the top rock in about 2 days was quite easy thank

[nicholasx7]

i <3 you , no homo . HAHA

been watching your vids since u were teaching in ur garage xD only subscribed now..

btw what shoes are you wearing? thanks :)

[vujohn17]

shawn representin the vietnamese!

[wowdezare]

dam this video is great. i gotta favorite this gonna be watchin this every day for a long time. I have been wanting to start breakdancing for a while and have been trying to build up more arm strength. so i can do the windmills and stuff. but i figure this will be a great place to start. this is the best tutorial i have ever seen on pretty much anything. i used try to learn how to c walk and all those tutorials ive seen on that are nothin like this.

[usoondie]

HAHAHA dude i thought u had like a weird lookin afro or somethin LOL until 2:27 lolz

[AngelicGardevoir]

Lolz, I don't think I'm much of a bgirl. xD I'm trying, but I'm simply not badass enough for this style of dance. You're a very good teacher, thugh. Wonderful dance instructions.

[mizaelx1]

lol... Was that his leg what cracks 3:25...

[adin950607]

awesome ! im starting to like this bboy thing. :D

[moneymaker2k10]

hi i think ur a good teacher i like all the moves, im 16 and a girl i really want to be a breakdancer but i dont have a lot of confidence and every1 ive talked 2 about it said i need confidence 2 be a breakdancer, i dont know if i should try and learn the moves or just dont even try learning breakdance, and plus i havent got the fitness like all breakdancers, and im not a quick learner, what do u think i should do?

[TheLedgePerson]

@moneymaker2k10

stick at it,your not going to now, confidence comes, eventually :)

[gokunumberone]

thnx shawn i practiced this video for a month and now this moves are rythm to my feet u have the best tutuorials :)

[MsCoconuTree]

kyonkyon is right. I started today with your tutorial.

works good.

greetings from germany

[HardstyleMenace]

i started my bboy adventure today, and well this is by far the best tut for begginers out th there :)

thanks pal

[sony68641]

Your awsome im gonna try to make a dance to some school thing and this Will really help me thanks:D

[BBoyRaiden712]

hey man i'm tryna teach other people how to break at home lol but some people don't really have rhythm how do i make it easier for people who don't have rhytm??

[bboytryhard]

er.r... isnt A meant to be indian step

and C is hip twist? oo

[edgerlee]

u are great and awesome !!!! thkz for this video ,i juz start learning .its kind hard for me but me will keep practice anyway thkz!

[Wolta]

9:08 lol, sorry just had to point that out

oh sweet thanks, this is pretty sick, i just started dancing, started with popping and locking, but yeah, i think I will start my set with a bit of personality =) thanks, ur damn good xD

[deadpool662]

im kinda a large guy so can i still be a bboy?

[bluewaters227]

awesome

Just started today and i must say this is a great video. I'm planning to watch it every day until I can mix and match the three steps with good speed.

thnks a ton dude. ur awesome!

[iwillmuzik]

Dude Thank You For The Tutorial.