What do you think makes breaking look like breaking? Context: I took a waving class, and it was very clear what makes waving look like waving- basically moving a ball of energy around. It got me thinking: what actually makes breaking look like breaking? I remember a while ago this came up and the discussion was “footwork makes breaking, breaking.” But then look at Pocket vs Menno at RBBC1 2015. Pocket wins with almost no footwork. If anything, the main things Menno and Pocket share are the basic two-step in toprock, baby freezes, and headstand. I’ve also heard people say “breaking is anything, just put some breakin’ flava on it,” but even that’s tricky because not everyone wants that classic Bronx flavour anymore. Dancers like Amir or Wing Zero are way outside that traditional style. So now I’m wondering: if footwork isn’t actually essential for something to look like breaking, why is it one of the first things taught? Cause it’s easy? But even then, the 6-step- which is often taught as foundation- wasn’t that originally made to teach ballet dancers because “real breaking” was too hard? Are CCs an original move from the crew? Even 1-step and reverse 1-step have been in capoeira long before breaking. And then there’s that 1950s African video where it pretty much looks like breaking to me. Just less structured. So… What even is breaking in simple terms? Is it just going crazy with levels and spinning? Idk. Am I going crazy? Do you guys think about this?

This week’s challenge might hit a little different. It’s about REFLECTION & CONNECTION — not just through movement, but through the MOMENTS and PEOPLE that move us in LIFE. 🎯 The Task: Create a short movement piece or freestyle inspired by someone or something that has shaped or inspired you. It could be → - A quote that always stuck with you - The voice of a loved one - A line of scripture that moves your spirit 🎧 Move to the audio. Feel it. Reflect through it. Before you begin, take a brief moment of stillness . . . breathe, remember, and let that memory guide your first move. Deadline: Friday, November 21st (but no pressure, really 🙏🏼). 📝 When you post, include a short note or caption explaining what inspired your piece. Next week, we’ll all share our reflections publicly on our social pages, together. I will create one myself. If you feel comfortable posting publicly, tag @foundationalmethodz and use #fmz #foundationalmethodz #reflection Let’s turn REFLECTION into MOTION . . . MOVEMENT into MEANING.

Made this combo today thinking about taps. Feels kinda repetitive though... I like the elbow on the ground. Any ideas on how to improve?

This is the space to share who you are and why you’re here. When you drop your intro, think of it as a mini–story: 🌎 Where you’re from 👟 How long you’ve been breaking (or how you first got started) 🎵 Your favorite track to break to — the one that makes you feel invincible on the floor 🎯 Why you decided to join Foundational Methodz 🙌🏽 What you hope to learn, share, or contribute here The goal is simple: connection 🙏🏼