Breakdancing History

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What is the origin of breakdancing?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Philadelphia

  4. Detroit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breakdancing originated in New York City in the early 1970s.

Who is considered the father of breakdancing?

  1. James Brown

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Don Campbell

  4. Kool Herc


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Don Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herc, is widely recognized as the father of breakdancing.

What are the four main elements of breakdancing?

  1. Toprock, footwork, power moves, and freezes

  2. Headspins, windmills, flares, and swipes

  3. Popping, locking, waving, and gliding

  4. Isolation, control, coordination, and balance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four main elements of breakdancing are toprock, footwork, power moves, and freezes.

What is the name of the first breakdancing crew?

  1. The Rock Steady Crew

  2. The Zulu Nation

  3. The Furious Five

  4. The New York City Breakers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rock Steady Crew is considered the first breakdancing crew.

What was the name of the first breakdancing competition?

  1. The Battle of the Year

  2. The World B-Boy Classic

  3. The UK B-Boy Championships

  4. The Juste Debout


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of the Year is the first breakdancing competition.

Which breakdancer is known for his signature move, the windmill?

  1. Crazy Legs

  2. Ken Swift

  3. B-Boy Storm

  4. Bruce Almighty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crazy Legs is known for his signature move, the windmill.

Which breakdancer is known for his signature move, the headspin?

  1. B-Boy Storm

  2. Bruce Almighty

  3. Ken Swift

  4. Crazy Legs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B-Boy Storm is known for his signature move, the headspin.

Which breakdancer is known for his signature move, the flare?

  1. Bruce Almighty

  2. Crazy Legs

  3. Ken Swift

  4. B-Boy Storm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Almighty is known for his signature move, the flare.

Which breakdancer is known for his signature move, the swipe?

  1. Ken Swift

  2. B-Boy Storm

  3. Bruce Almighty

  4. Crazy Legs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ken Swift is known for his signature move, the swipe.

What is the name of the breakdancing move that involves spinning on one's back?

  1. The windmill

  2. The headspin

  3. The flare

  4. The swipe


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The backspin is a breakdancing move that involves spinning on one's back.

What is the name of the breakdancing move that involves spinning on one's head?

  1. The windmill

  2. The headspin

  3. The flare

  4. The swipe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The headspin is a breakdancing move that involves spinning on one's head.

What is the name of the breakdancing move that involves spinning on one's feet?

  1. The windmill

  2. The headspin

  3. The flare

  4. The swipe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The windmill is a breakdancing move that involves spinning on one's feet.

What is the name of the breakdancing move that involves sliding on one's feet?

  1. The windmill

  2. The headspin

  3. The flare

  4. The swipe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The swipe is a breakdancing move that involves sliding on one's feet.

What is the name of the breakdancing move that involves freezing in a pose?

  1. The windmill

  2. The headspin

  3. The flare

  4. The freeze


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The freeze is a breakdancing move that involves freezing in a pose.

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