The people behind finding the two compatible activities for this "try to keep up" series must be doing a lot of good background research. It is incredible how these people tend to have a good foundation in similar areas so they can advance through the levels in one session to create such cool videos!
@@BijinMCMXC I agree. It appears that the team has good understanding the muscle groups you need and combining athletes with similar muscle strength but different technique allows fast progress with proper teachers.
They also really set up a space of respect and encouragement. It's not a competition of whose sport is "better" or "harder". It's about learning and trying new things.
Something that I keep thinking of after watching these videos is how much speciality is "overrated". I say overrated not in the sense that it's not valuable and shouldn't be pursued, but rather that in society we often value speciality above breadth. But I think these videos show just how much you benefit in other areas by being good at something close or somewhat close to it already. And by extension, working and developing in adjacent areas will also help you in your speciality if you have one.
I love this series! watching professionals take on a foreign profession is so cool to see. The respect they have for each other and the technique they bring into this its just something very enjoyable to see!
I liked the little bit of history we got about Breaking. I wish they had included some Black breakers since it's their style of dance. I thought the aerialists had such a great attitude. As someone who has no swag, breaking would absolutely terrify me. They had such great energy about it. I was rooting for them the whole way. The end routine was really good. They were so in-sync with each other after only a day of practice. Shannon looked the best. She really got the concept of the movements. Lydia was so cute. I felt her nerves like they were my own, but she was rocking on that freeze. Kelly was a darling. Her ending pose after blowing the freeze was everything. Everyone was amazing!
It wasn't just Black but also Puerto Ricans who started it. But I do see what you're saying. Although I think this is fine, as it's not exactly an exposè on breakdancing. For example if they were trying Irish step, I wouldn't expect there to be an Irish instructor. And breaking became very important to Asian culture too, especially the youth and Asian-Americans.
@@borncritical4801 Dance is universal in that movement to music can connect us all. It doesn't belong to everyone though. All dance is not the same. There are many dances that have spiritual significance to those who created it and practice it. It can be a form a worship, storytelling, or cultural unity. Irish dancing means something special to Irish people. The hula is a religious dance to the people of Hawaii. Anyone can learn and appreciate any dance style, but it doesn't belong to them. It is a sign of appreciation and respect to acknowledge the origins of dance and the meaning behind its creation. The breakdancers featured here gave that respect and awareness to this dance style. To have Black dancers would have been even more awesome.
Omg!! Having the aerialists do the routine as a trio was AMAZING!! I laughed in happiness for them haha. I've been doing aerial for 7 months and breaking would have been so difficult for me!! I have limited hip mobility. It would be so interesting to have YOGIS try break dancing. I think they definitely have the strength and compression down, but like aerial, the cardio aspect would be difficult as well as the faster footwork.
As a breaker myself I am really happy to see these type of videos that gives breaking its proper recognition Thanks guys P.S It's not bottom rock it's called footwork I never heard the term "Bottom Rock" before
Based on my experience playing guitar, I'd say that even if your goal is to to this quickly, it's probably better to break it down super slowly just to learn it, and then try to get it rhythmically super slowly. And then just keep doing it and the speed will come, but not at the expense of precision - missing steps or something.
Actually yes I would love this even if pole dancers are technically aerialists, they are are so often grouped separately but so many transferable skills. But 100% I need to see skateboarders try this
i love this idea of air vs. ground, such an interesting challenge. the aerialists did fantastic and the breakers were amazing teachers! very cool video
I find it so interesting they call it the Bottom Rock on the West Side. In the Midwest we call it footwork. Great video, the ladies did really well learning all of that so quick. Love how at the end, their style came thru and showed they got the BGirl power in them.
You know i love the lessons and seeing the unfamiliar athletes learn but i really would love to see those in their own field do like a performance too? like not just clips but a full thing.
I love to see how 2 discipline so different kinda found common ground, a very elegant, soft and graceful one can find an in between with a sharp, fast and powerful other, loved it! Is there one of these switches where one of the parts or both failed miserably? I'd like to see that lol
Shannon did really well. Her instructor having had her practice the croc on the ground seems to have helped her adapt to breaking more easily than the other two. I didn't know much about breaking before watching this, but it seems to me that the shorter you are, the easier it is. Am i wrong?
I feel like it may be more of a comfortability and commitment factor. I know when I'm breakdancing, if I have both of those down and I'm dealing the music, I look way better than otherwise.
There is a lot of factors besides body size that has their pros and cons. You can be short and stubby but doesn’t mean you can do Breakin ( like bboy dummy). As long as have the flexibility, strength, and range of motion you can get a lot of the techniques pretty easily. Ps. Check out bboy Morris, Wing, and bgirl carlota, they have long limbs which gave them beautiful dance line.
I really enjoyed watching this video! There's not much Breaking content on RU-vid, so I'm happy whenever I find something new. I'm a B-girl since almost 9 months by now and I just gotta say: Respect! Their experience in Aerial Arts really did help them a lot. I remember how my beginnings looked like and honestly, I'd say I'm more advanced in terms of variety, because I've got a whole catalog of moves down already. But I usually don't get to practice with music, so I struggle a lot with staying on beat. I've choreographed a set out of my best moves recently and tried staying on beat to my breakbeat, but it didn't really go well. I could easily do it when I practiced the counts, but as soon as I had music... it was over. In the end I had to go over it like 30 times until I got through the set without crashing or being off beat. So... they really are a lot more advanced than I am, even after being in this for 9 months. 😅
I felt the same way. I was a little disappointed by that, but I did appreciate the girl on the crew. I love how Self makes sure to highlight women doing these kinds of male dominant endeavors.
Right breaking has these rehearsed elements , but in the moment it is a bit like Extreme BMX riding, you know which tricks you can do with 100% accuracy and which ones you can do with less. If you fail , you're going to feel it for next week if not longer:) I had a tendency of going for the 50/50' on stage which is very bad. The Aerialists identified well , that it is about comfort , some of the sickest moves come out of quick thinking after failed move. Freeflow is the ultimate form.
I love seeing athletes try something that's out of their element. You know they're already fit and have strength, so it just really showcases the stylistic differences between the art forms and what elements make it normally look easy but actually takes a lot of practice and skill
