Rapid, intricate floor-based steps (e.g., the 6-step or 12-step) used to transition between moves.

Historically, gangs used breaking as a non-violent method to battle for territory. For marginalized youth, it remains a tool for subjective transformation and resistance . 2. Core Elements of Movement

Acrobatic and gymnastic-style spinning moves, such as backspins or windmills, that emphasize momentum.

The name stems from the "break" in a song—the percussive section where vocals and other instruments drop out—first popularized by DJs like Kool Herc .

Upright movements that establish rhythm and serve as an introduction to the music.

By 2004, the genre's cultural reach was evidenced by performances at the Vatican.