Dance Technique

Abstract

Dance technique includes the movement vocabulary used by each dance form to deliver a message, embody the style, reach its highest potential when performed at a representative level. The Breaking body's dance technique will be discussed along with the body of the dancer who performs the Breaking style. Breaking as a dance genre creates a platform, providing its practitioner bboys/bgirls with many positive aspects. It is an art form rich in content, possibilities, movement vocabulary fundamentals, opportunities for creativity and individuality. However, the fact that Breaking is physically demanding, with some extremes in range of motion in joints and some ‘unnatural' movement pathways, may be problematic for dancers, causing pain and/or injuries, which in severe cases can become chronic. The four levels of Breaking are presented through a technical analysis of their movements and possible risks the movements may cause.