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'''Toprock''' is a major element of [[b-boying]]. It generally refers to any string of steps performed from a standing position, relying upon a mixture of [[coordination (physiology)|coordination]], flexibility, rhythm, and most importantly, style. It is usually the first and foremost opening display of style, and it serves as a warm-up for transitions into the more acrobatic maneuvers of [[downrock]]. |
'''Toprock''' is a major element of [[b-boying]]. It generally refers to any string of steps performed from a standing position, relying upon a mixture of [[coordination (physiology)|coordination]], flexibility, rhythm, and most importantly, style. It is usually the first and foremost opening display of style, and it serves as a warm-up for transitions into the more acrobatic maneuvers of [[downrock]]. |
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Breakers may devote considerable time to developing their toprock, and the style they display is a point of pride |
Breakers may devote considerable time to developing their toprock, and the style they display is a point of pride. |
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Toprocking is a style of dance in and of itself, and the Indian step is the most commonly performed toprock "move". However, toprocking is very open to modification for individual style. For the same reason, it has come to incorporate elements that range widely from salsa steps to Lindy Hop to [[Liquid dancing]] and [[Robot (dance)|the Robot]]. In particular, [[uprock]], often confused with "toprock," is a competitively-oriented type of dance consisting of foot shuffles, spins, turns, and creative movements that may mimic combat. |
Toprocking is a style of dance in and of itself, and the Indian step is the most commonly performed toprock "move". However, toprocking is very open to modification for individual style. For the same reason, it has come to incorporate elements that range widely from salsa steps to Lindy Hop to [[Liquid dancing]] and [[Robot (dance)|the Robot]]. In particular, [[uprock]], often confused with "toprock," is a competitively-oriented type of dance consisting of foot shuffles, spins, turns, and creative movements that may mimic combat. |
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Revision as of 17:07, 4 September 2015
Toprock is a major element of b-boying. It generally refers to any string of steps performed from a standing position, relying upon a mixture of coordination, flexibility, rhythm, and most importantly, style. It is usually the first and foremost opening display of style, and it serves as a warm-up for transitions into the more acrobatic maneuvers of downrock.
Breakers may devote considerable time to developing their toprock, and the style they display is a point of pride.
Toprocking is a style of dance in and of itself, and the Indian step is the most commonly performed toprock "move". However, toprocking is very open to modification for individual style. For the same reason, it has come to incorporate elements that range widely from salsa steps to Lindy Hop to Liquid dancing and the Robot. In particular, uprock, often confused with "toprock," is a competitively-oriented type of dance consisting of foot shuffles, spins, turns, and creative movements that may mimic combat.