Bboy: Windmill

The windmill is one of breakdancing's most iconic power moves. The maneuver involves the b-boy or b-girl spinning his or her upper body in a tight circular path on the floor while their legs rotate in a V-shape in the air. The windmill requires a good amount of strength and balance to pull off correctly. Learning more basic floor work and power moves is suggested before attempting to learn the windmill.



How to Do the Windmill

• Position yourself in the "turtle" position. Sit on your knees and lean forward onto your right hand, which should be situated palm down with fingers facing back towards your body. Place your right elbow on the left side of your right hip bone and straighten your left hand out and place it on the ground for balance.
• Balance so that most of your weight is on your right arm and stretch your legs out in a V-shape.
• Wind up for the windmill by pushing your right foot up and over to the left as far as it can go.
• Unwind your legs by twisting them in the opposite direction while you use your left hand to rotate clockwise.
• Bend your torso so that your back and shoulders roll onto the floor as your legs start to spin.
• Continue to roll from shoulder to shoulder until your body makes a complete revolution. When your chest is facing towards the ground, keep your arms bent and use them to push off the ground to maintain momentum.
  

Here are the common mistakes bboy do while dancing Windmill.