Bboy: Latin Rock Moves

The Latin rock moves in break dancing are derived from the basic steps of salsa. Rather than putting focus on more subtle whole body movements, though, the Latin rock moves emphasize power and strength. At the same time, they still allow you to roll your hips if you want to.

• Get familiar with the basics of salsa. If you understand what break dancing Latin rock moves derive from, you can better develop your own take on them. You don't necessarily need to learn salsa; just observe some salsa dancers to understand the basic movement of that dance.
• Start with the basic Latin move footwork, which is simple to learn. All you need to do is step out strongly to the side, then bring your feet together, change weight and step out to the other side.
• Repeat the basic footwork until you feel its rhythm. Now, add a little bounce to your step to accentuate each beat and make the Latin move more musical.
• Punctuate your steps with arm movements, bringing your arms out when you step and back together when you bring your feet together. Allow your arms to swing in a relaxed manner.
• Vary the move by stepping to the back or the front in the same way that you stepped to the side. As you step to the back or front, keep your knees soft and flexible rather than locking them.
• Add some sexy hip rolls if you want to convey more of a Latin feeling to the dance. Just be sure that your hip rolls are strong rather than delicate and feminine.