Repeat the same movements with your left leg, lifting it and crossing it over your right leg on a diagonal. Open your arms as you do this. Return to the starting position. Practice doing the top rock move at a regular pace. Stay light and bouncy on your feet, landing softly and smoothly when you place your foot down.
Repeat these motions several times, moving back and forward by stepping your right leg in front of your left leg and then behind your left leg. Stay light and bouncy on your feet. Lift your arms in a t-shape and use them to punctuate your movements as you step backward and forward. You can switch to the other side after you have repeated the indian step a few times. Lead with your left leg.
Repeat these movements a few times, starting with your right foot. Make sure you twist to the right as you move your left foot over your right foot and kick your right foot in the air smoothly. Swing your arms as you move, keeping them loose by your ribs. Once you’ve practiced this move a few times, switch to the other side, starting with your left foot. Repeat the same movements on the left side.
For example, you may do the top rock for eight counts, followed by the indian step for eight counts, and then the kick and twist for eight counts. Once you get this combination down, you can try moving a bit faster and doing each movement a bit quicker. For example, you may do the top rock for two counts, followed by the indian step for four counts, and then two counts of the kick and twist.
Once your left hand falls beside your right hand, lift off your hands and raise your right leg. Then, twist your right leg and left leg around so you return to the starting position, with your both feet on the floor. Your legs should be bent and open, a little wider than hip width apart. Swipes always move in a circle. Try doing several swipes in a row, making a wide circle around the room. Always land back at the starting position before doing another swipe.
From this position, place your hands flat on the ground. As you do this, lean your body against your arms. Keep your arms straight and strong. Balance your legs against your arms and let your body fall forward until your head touches the floor. Then, extend your legs. You can also move your legs back and forth when you are in a baby freeze.
For example, you may start with a top rock for four counts, followed by a swipe for four counts, and a baby freeze that you hold for four counts. You can speed up the combinations as you get more confident. For example, you may do a kick and twist for two counts, followed by a swipe for four counts, and a baby freeze for two counts.
Taking a b-boy dance class can also be a great way to meet other b-boy dancers and build a community of dancers that you can learn from.
Once you get a few dancers together for the crew, you should all come up with a name for the crew together. B-boy dance crew names are often playful, upbeat, and bold. Work with the other members of the crew to come up with a creative name that announces what your crew is about.
Learn new skills and variations on basic moves from them by practicing together on a regular basis. Get in the habit of practicing with them several times a week so you can get better and become a more confident b-boy dancer.
