Six Steps Breakdance Tutorial

How to Do the Six Steps in Breakdancing | Step-by-Step Tutorial.
📌 Introduction

The Six Step It is one of the basic foundations of footwork in Breaking and an essential skill for any b-boy or b-girl. It consists of a circular motion of six steps performed on the floor, where the legs move around the body in a fluid and rhythmic sequence.

This step not only helps improve coordination and speed, but also lays the foundation for more advanced movements and dynamic combinations.

Although mastering it will allow you to add style and creativity to your dance, connecting different elements of the Breakdance more easily.

If you want to improve your technique, flow and control on the floor, this article will teach you the tutorial of How to do the breakdancing Six Steps correctly, with tips to perfect it and avoid common mistakes.

🔹 Step 1: Starting Position and Posture

Before you begin, make sure you are in the correct posture.

Starting Position:

  • Place both hands on the ground at shoulder height.
  • Bend your knees in a squat and supports the weight on the balls of the feet.
  • Keep your back straight and look ahead.

💡 Advice: The key to the Six Step is the coordination, rhythm and technique, not the speed.

🔹 Step 2: Breakdown of the Six Step

The Six Step It gets its name because it is composed of six cyclical movements that are performed continuously and fluidly. To understand it better, it is essential to analyze each step in detail and ensure good control of rhythm and posture. Next, let's look at the step by step of this essential movement in the Breakdance footwork.

1️⃣ First step:

🔹 Place your left hand on the floor and place your right foot in a cross hook with your left foot.

2️⃣ Second step:

🔹 Move your left foot back, crossing it behind your right foot.

3️⃣ Third step:

🔹 Take your right foot back and place it parallel to the open left foot.

4️⃣ Fourth step:

🔹 Move your left foot forward diagonally between your left hand and right foot to open the stance with your right hand facing up.

5️⃣ Fifth step:

🔹 Bring your right foot forward into a starting book position.

6️⃣ Sixth step:

🔹 Return to the initial squat position, completing the circle.

🔹 Step 3: Hand Control and Fluency

The hands and core play a key role in the Six Step:

  • Keep your hands firmly on the ground to avoid losing balance.
  • Don't lift your hips too much so that the movement is cleaner.
  • Find a comfortable rhythm before trying to make it faster.

💡 Advice: Piensa en el Six Step como un continuous circle, not as individual steps.

🔥 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  • Failure to follow the correct order of steps: Memorize the pattern before accelerating.
  • Supporting too much weight on your hands: Distributes weight evenly.
  • Taking steps that are too big: Keep movements short and controlled.

📈 Tips to Improve Faster

  • Practice slowly before increasing speed.
  • Train with music to improve your rhythm.
  • Usa superficies lisas to facilitate movement.
  • Añade variaciones like Reverse Six Step or Freeze breaks.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

📌 How long does it take to learn Six Step?
With daily practice, you can master it in one or two weeks.

📌 Is it mandatory in Breakdancing?
It is not mandatory, but it is an essential foundation for evolving in Footwork.

📌 How do I make my Six Step more original?
Play with speed, direction and variations like the Reverse Six Step.

📣 Learn More Footwork Moves

  • Once you've mastered the Six Steps of Breakdancing with the tutorial, try these steps:
  • CCs
  • Sweepers
  • Baby Love

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🔥 Conclusion

The Six Step It is one of the most important foundations of Breakdance, as it is not only a basic movement, but also serves as a basis for more advanced combinations.

Master it correctly will allow you to improve your flow, increase your endurance and enhance your creativity within the footwork and take it to the next level by even creating your own footworks in the future, although it requires effort, dedication and a lot of technique.

In addition, by practicing it frequently, you will develop greater coordination, which will help you execute other movements more fluidly. Therefore, it is key take your time, focus on your technique, and make sure each step is under control before increasing your speed.

Keep practicing and you will see how little by little your style and confidence in breaking improve significantly because the sin Steps is the basis of all footworks however you can also learn other footworks here!

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See you in the next tutorial! 👊🔥