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How To Do A Top Rock In Breakdancing

The top rock in breakdancing is a display of technique and style which is performed before moving on to the more acrobatic down rock. In this step by step guide Julie Jade, professional hip hop dance instructor at the City Academy, shows you a top rock move. Enlarge

How To Do A Top Rock In Breakdancing

The top rock in breakdancing is a display of technique and style which is performed before moving on to the more acrobatic down rock. In this step by step guide Julie Jade, professional hip hop dance instructor at the City Academy, shows you a top rock move.

Top Tips

  • You should be quite light on your toes, a bit like a boxer. This will help you get the correct feel and effect in the movements.
  • The cross over leg movement is done in the same way as you would do a curtsey, only with your leg in front of you rather than behind you.
  • When you put your arms out to the side, puff up your chest and make it look as big as possible.