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The word b-boying didn't change. Both b-boying and breakdancing are synonyms and still have the same definition.

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What is bboying?

Bboying is the term used by real bboys, for "breakdancing". In the early years of this culture, bboying was known by the media, having their attention giving it's "breakdancing" name. Bboying is a style dance using different genres of music, remixed by DJs, to express individuality by putting your soul in the circle --- with your shoes and palms touching the floor.


Is breakdancing or pop dancing better?

It depends how the audience views dancing, but it's likely that bboying (breakdancing) willl always be more preferred, impressive, and healthier than popping, because bboying applies balance, strength, speed, and precision to execute power moves like cricket, kip-up, and frontflip. Popping probably beats bboying when you add roboting (like from Madd Chadd in Step Up 3D).


What does the smurf mean to the frenchman?

a slang word for breakdancing


Is 'breakdancing' one word or two words?

"Break dance" is written as two words, and occasionally as a hyphenated form "break-dance." Interestingly, some dictionaries now list "breakdancing" as a single word, rather than as a hyphenated form. This is a case of a word gaining accepted usage.


Is six step a bboying move?

Yes, the six-step is the foundational move for downrock, which is a part of bboying.


Is the 6-step a bboying move?

Yes, the six-step is the foundational move for downrock, which is a part of bboying. Every beginner should learn the six-step to get the feel of bboying before learning power moves.


Where are breakdancing tournaments held?

Breakdancing tournaments are usually held in a warehouse or a school gym. If an area hosts a tournament, it should spread word via fliers.


Is breakdancing a sport?

According to Dictionary.com's definition of the word sport, breakdancing is a sport. It's most likely the best sport, since breakdancing tires people, builds up muscle, increases balance, increases stamina, and, most of all, impresses everyone if you're good at it. Breakdancing is possibly the only sport that can incorporate music.


Is breakdancing a cultural dance?

Yes, breakdancing is of hip-hop culture.


Hip hop culture was born later than bboying but bboy is the original word to refer to people dancing so why do you have 2 words bboy and breakdancer did the first bboys all have hip hop spirit?

Yes, it is true that the hip hop culture was born later than the bboying.


Who discovered breakdancing?

Dylan arena discovered breakdancing while trying to kill a chicken


What is the traditional costume for breakdancing?

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