For other uses, see Power Move (disambiguation).
A b-boy doing an air flare at R16 in Seoul, South Korea

Power moves coined phrased after "Powerful Pexster" (Tony Lopez) from New York City Breakers [1] are dance moves which are loosely defined as strength moves relying on speed, momentum, control and acrobatic elements for performance. They are prominent in B-boying, often the centerpieces of routines featuring the other elements (toprock, downrock, and freezes) that make up breaking.[2] Power moves are closer to gymnastics than dancing. B-boys who focus heavily on power moves and execute them as a main part of their routines are often called "power heads".[3]

Types

References

  1. ^ askhiphop
  2. ^ Chang, Jeff (2008-07-31). Total Chaos: The Art and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop. Basic Books. pp. 21–22. ISBN 978-0-7867-2208-2.
  3. ^ Okumura, Kozo. "B-boying". Dancers Delight. Retrieved 10 December 2013.

[1]

  1. ^ "Michael Holman "Breaking And The New York City Breakers" Book". Beyond the Streets. Beyond the Streets. 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2026.</