Breakdancing emerged around the same time as disco music. The reason is due to the new music style that was becoming widely popular. DJs were mixing short one minute song clips with beats to create music perfect for dancing to. The DJs that were more geared to hip-hop music took this idea of mixing beats and created songs that were just that. This exploration is what started the breakdancing movement. These new songs were perfect to show off fast foot work and athletic floor moves. Breakdancing started off as a street dance and was mainly used by gangs as a way to solve problems with rival gangs instead of fighting. Breakdancing emerged during an era that big on dance battles. Those who danced in this style were called "B-boys" or "breakers." The gangs implemented breakdancing in their dance battles to show their superior athletic abilities. The winner of the battle was essentially the winner of the "fight" and the problem was normally solved. Breakdancing moved from the streets and into main stream media by performers such as James Brown.
Breakdancing incorporates quick foot work, floor work, and upper body strength. Moves like the head spin or the windmill. Break dancers will also perform moves where they will freeze in mid air in what is a seemingly uncomfortable position.
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