Bboy: Air Flare

The flare is a difficult breakdance power move borrowed from gymnastics. The breaker supports his body with his arms, swings his legs around his stationary torso in continuous circles, and never allows his legs to touch the ground. The move is also performed on a pommel horse or during the floor exercise in gymnastics, and is called a "Thomas flair" after whom most believe created the move, Kurt Thomas. The move was actually created by gymnast Lloyd Larson at Arizona State University, who showed the move to Thomas. The move is commonly spelled flair in gymnastics.

The flare originated as a gymnastics move named after Kurt Thomas, the first to perform it in the Olympics. This breakdance move consists of flying scissor kicks that require the performer to lift one hand from the ground and then the other to allow the legs to move around the body. The move requires upper body strength and good balance to perform well.

• Step 1 Stand and extend your right leg in front of you and your left leg to the left of you. Place your hands on the floor so your right hand is on the floor in between your legs.
• Step 2 Lift your left hand in the air to help with both balance and momentum.
• Step 3 Put your weight on your left leg and swing your right leg up and around.
• Step 4 Rotate your legs around your body, shifting your weight from one hand to the other and back again as your legs pass.