How to Do Balance Exercises for Break Dancing

James Brown first preformed break dancing in 1969. Break dancing has evolved and changed tremendously since 1969. Break dancing requires high energy, balance, and acrobatic talent to exhibit this unique form of dance. Break dancing has also created other forms of dance such as “B-boys” which uses some similar moves but is a more free form genre.

One big change for break dancing came in 1969 when Afrika Bambaataa, the legendary grand master DJ created the first break dancing crew and sped up the tempo of the dancing. Break dancing crews and competitions have mesmerized the world with the unique form of dance.

1. Warm up before doing any balancing exercises by stretching your arms, and legs. Stretching is important to any exercise to prevent pulling muscles.


2. Do push ups and hold the up and down position for 30 seconds each. Continue the movements for 30 times if possible.


3. Do a handstand against a wall and hold the position for as long as you can. Repeat several times in a day.


4. Do a handstand against a wall and complete push ups as many times as you can.


5. Lie on your back with your arms stretched out and complete a sit up holding the sitting position for as long as possible.


6. Balance on one leg for as long as possible and switch legs and complete again.


7. Close your eyes while balancing on alternating legs.


8. Walk on your hands for as long as you can. This will build your arm strength and balance. 


9. Sit on an exercise ball and close your eyes. Gently lean to the left, right, front and back keeping your body straight and balanced.