Power moves are the most powerful part of the dance form with speed momentum and acrobatic elements of bboying. They are often the centerpieces of b-boy routines featuring the other elements—toprock

Toprock

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...

, Bottomrock aka downrock

Downrock

Downrock is an element of breakdance that includes all footwork performed on the floor. Downrock is normally performed with the hands and feet on the floor, as opposed to toprock. In downrock, the breakdancer displays his or her proficiency with foot speed and control by performing footwork...

, suicides, and freezes—that make up breakdancing. Bboys who practice power moves to perfection and execute them as a main part of their routine are termed "power heads".

Origin

Power moves aka Powerful moves was credited in the early 80's to Powerful Pexster described is over all style of Powerful moves. because on the execution from beginning to end with power control and speed and did in fact created and masterd the 1st(power combo's) and power moves.. The float and Headmills aka Power windmills and incorporated flares suicides into breaking then B-boys cut the phrase down in the 90's from powerful moves to power moves with poetic rhythm linguistics Syllable Syllable

Syllable

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 to make it sound more flashy. Nowadays B-boys are executing more acrobatics now which are the new power moves of the day it has evolved with the new generation to a higher level.

Spins

• Back spin: One of the first and most famous spinning power moves, the dancer is balled up and spinning on his or her back. In some variations, the dancer may choose to hop while spinning.
• Shoulder spin
• Air chair spin
• The headspin
  Headspin
  A headspin is an athletic move in which a person balances on their head while rotating along the vertical axis of their body, usually without any other form of support. The move is commonly employed in the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira and in breakdancing...
  
   is an athletic move in which a person spins on their head from a headstand position. These may be done continuously through hand-tapping and proper balance.

Handstand Moves

• The 1990 is a breakdance move which resembles a rapidly spinning one-handed handstand.
• 2000s
  2000 (breakdance move)
  The 2000 is a breakdance move which resembles a rapidly-spinning handstand. It is a type of spin in practice, but many consider it a power move because it is so flashy and is often begun with significant momentum like other power moves. As one might guess from the name, the 2000 developed soon...
  
   are similar to 1990s, but with the spare hand on the wrist of your supporting hand.

Floats

floats were one of the first power moves in the 80's. The body is usually in a fixed position while the arms move.

• Crickets and variants: Hydro, Jackhammer, Lotus Jackhammer, Super Jackhammer, Darkhammer, Hopping Turtles/Scratching Turtles, etc.
• UFO, Boomerangs, Inside Boomerangs, Gorillas, Gremlin Spins/Buddha spins

Swipes

Swipes are one of the most recognizable power moves. The b-boy or b-girl leans back, whips his or her arms to one side to touch the ground, and his or her legs follow closely behind, twisting 360 degrees to land on the ground once again.

• A variant is the master swipe, also known as a superman swipe or one-footed swipe

Windmills

The headmill is a windmill variant performed without the use of hands for stability, rotating with the head and shoulders as the pivot point. As headmills free the hands, there are many further variations defined by the positioning of the hands.

Major windmill variants:

• Mummies
• Nutcrackers
• Eggbeaters
• HandCuffs
• Bellymills
• Confusions
• Barrels
• Forearms
• Airplane/Highrisers/Highrises

Flares

flares are a widely recognized power move borrowed from gymnastics.
Major variants:

• King Flares/Hopping Flare
• Twin-legged Flare
• Crossed-legged Flare
• Chair Flare
• Double Chair Flare
• Sandwich Flare
• Lotus Flare
• Thread Flare
• One-legged Flare
• Virgin/Double Leg Circles - flares done with closed, straight legs

Air moves

are often referred to as power moves but are not; they require momentum, balance, and upper body control to execute. These athletic moves are characterized by the dancer's feet not touching the floor for an extended period of time while he or she maintains a sustained spin in the air.

• Kid Freeze is credited for creating the first airmoves and continuous Headspin
  Headspin
  A headspin is an athletic move in which a person balances on their head while rotating along the vertical axis of their body, usually without any other form of support. The move is commonly employed in the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira and in breakdancing...
  
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• Icey ice is credited for Halos aka air tracks footwork air moves are examples of air moves . Air moves rely heavily on momentum, often achieved by swinging the leg
  Human leg
  The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle.Legs are used for standing,...
  
  s and twisting the torso
  Torso
  Trunk or torso is an anatomical term for the central part of the many animal bodies from which extend the neck and limbs. The trunk includes the thorax and abdomen.-Major organs:...
  
   in a circular motion. The arms usually bear the body's weight while the abdominal
  Abdomen
  In vertebrates such as mammals the abdomen constitutes the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The region enclosed by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity...
  
  and lower back muscles must whip the legs around as needed to spin the body. The lighter you are the more easy it is to execute these moves.