BREAKDANCE
FROM THE STREET TO THE
BEAT
Breakdance (officially ‘Breaking’) is an acrobatic dance style that originated in New York in the 1970s. It is an important part of Hiphop culture. Breaking is all about musicality, creativity and individuality.
As a B-Boy or B-Girl, you combine musicality with strength, agility and balance. The dance consists of four elements: toprock (standing dancing), footwork (work on the floor), powermoves (spinning) and freezes (freezing on the beat).
LESSONS
4 - 6 Years
These classes are all about playfully discovering what the dance/sport Breakdance can eventually become.
The class starts with a playful warm-up to prepare the muscles.
Then there is the classroom part of the lesson, where I demonstrate a move and the students have to imitate it as best they can, which at this age is mainly basic steps of the different parts of Breakdance.
Breakdance consists of several parts: balancing through the handstand, headstand, freezes, etc. footwork, in which (usually from a squatting position) many quick steps and turns are made with feet and hands, and toprock, the standing dance part of Breakdance. Soft falls are also taught, as better landings make for better moves.
Each lesson also includes the free dance section, where students practice tricks/dance steps from previous class sections on their own, giving each student tips, tricks and examples. This part of the lesson is mainly about trying.
After these lesson parts, there is often time for a half-circle, and in Breakdance this is called a cypher/jam. Here, students get to take turns showing off their skills in the middle of the circle, and the other students clap along rhythmically.
After such a cypher, I also like to do a dance game before we cool down. These are games like stop dance, mat dance or colour dance. Mainly for fun, but secretly also a workout for listening to and moving to music. We finish the class with the cooling down, where we stretch and stretch the muscles to soul music.
6 - 10 Years
In these classes we also cover the basics, but next steps are already being taken, especially with combining dance steps and tricks. There is also more cooperation in these groups to learn from and with each other.
The lesson starts with a playful warm-up, to prepare the muscles. Then there is the classroom part of the lesson, where I demonstrate a move and the students have to imitate it as best they can, which are already somewhat difficult steps at this age. Combining dance steps and tricks is also discussed, to make the dance more and more complete. For this, you also have to learn more moves to make better combinations.
Breakdance consists of several parts: balancing through handstands, headstands, freezes etc. footwork, in which (usually from a squatting position) many quick steps and turns are made with feet and hands, and toprock, the standing dance part of Breakdance.
Each lesson also includes the free dance part. Here we also focus on the practised parts from previous lessons, but at this age I often give an assignment as well. For example, to focus on one part per free dance round, so that attention is not only paid to favourite tricks.
Besides these lesson parts, I sometimes do a group assignment with this age. Then the students get to work in groups of two or more to create something cool together. This can be a choreo or making a freeze together. Here it is more about working together than about the result.
After all the work, it is time for a jam and the students show each other their coolest combos accompanied by the rhythmic clapping of the rest. If there is still time left, we like to do another dance game. We end the lesson with the cooling down, where we stretch and stretch the muscles to soul music.
10 - 16 Years
In my oldest groups, we are mainly concerned with becoming a complete and original breaker. To achieve this, we try out a lot and breakers think creatively about their own tricks/combos.
For these groups, the warm-up usually consists of a tap game and line play. After this, we stretch and stretch our muscles to prevent injuries. During the class part of the lesson, we often engage in combos and choreos. I usually give a starter by way of a beginning, or to show how I would do it myself, and then the students complete it in their own way.
During the free dance section, students work hard to learn or improve tricks and combos. These are now, of course, increasingly sophisticated combos and choreos. In this age group, I challenge the pupils to go the extra mile physically but also creatively.
Collaborative assignments are increasingly common in these lessons. In preparation for the annual performance, we also spend a large part of the year working on what will eventually be presented on stage. During rehearsals, the students have a lot of room for their own input, after all, it is their performance and it feels much more so when most of it is put together themselves. This reminds me of my own time with my former break crew BreakADelic, where we put everything together ourselves, from dance to music. This period for me was also from around 11 to around 18 years old and I personally thought it was a great time.
After the training part, we also like to do a jam with these groups. The tricks and combos get more and more complete and the students get more and more their own style and speciality.
To conclude, we do a cooling down, much the same way as with the younger groups. At this age, I may also explain a bit about the specific muscle we are currently stretching.
What kind of movements are you learning?
FOOTWORK
Drop low for Footwork. Kill those fast patterns and intricate steps on the ground, leaning on your hands and feet. You often rock these moves in a circle. The six-step is pure foundation for this.
POWER MOVES
Defy gravity! Powermoves is all about acrobatics on your hands and shoulders. It takes time and training to get this next level, but then you have skills. From gymnastics straight to the cypher: think flares and windmills.
FREEZES
Defy gravity! Powermoves is all about acrobatics on your hands and shoulders. It takes time and training to get this next level, but then you have skills. From gymnastics straight to the cypher: think flares and windmills.
POPPING & LOCKING
This way of moving is based on the technique of rapidly tensing and relaxing the muscles so that a certain movement passes through the dancer's body. Examples of Popping and locking include the ‘wave’ and moving like a robot.
TOP ROCK
Killl that beat with your Toprock. It's not about the steps, it's about the flow. Grab those accents in the track and make sure your moves are on point. If you move exactly to the beat of the music, your set will immediately look dope.
Wednesday
07-10-2026| Starting Time | Dancestyle & Teacher | |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 | Breakdance 4-6 years with Jeroen N. | |
| 15:30 | Breakdance 6-9 years with Jeroen N. | |
| 16:30 | Breakdance 8-10 years with Jeroen N. |
Saturday
10-10-2026TEACHERS - BREAKDANCE YOUTH
Frequently asked questions
From what age can you start Breakdance?
In doubt? Book a trial lesson and together we'll see if it's already going.
For young children, the first time is sometimes a bit too exciting to join right away. In that case, you can always watch the lesson together with your child. You can often join the trial lesson the following week.
Do you need to have previous experience in dancing or gymnastics?
Anyone can get in, at any time during the season.
What do we do in a breakdance class?
In lessons, we work on:
- Top rock (standing dance)
- Footwork (moves close to the ground)
- Powermoves (acrobatic moves)
- Freezes (stationary postures)
- Popping & locking (tight, robotic movements)
We combine technique, strength, musicality and, above all, lots of fun.
Is Breakdance safe for children?
Power moves and tricks are built up step by step.
The teacher always keeps an eye on what a student can and cannot yet handle.
How long does a Breaekdance class last?
How many times a week are there classes?
By default, you follow one lesson per week at a fixed time.
Those wishing to train more frequently can opt for two or more lessons per week.
On a course card for a second and/or third lesson per week, we give 50% discount.
What does a trial lesson cost?
A trial lesson costs €12.50. You can sign up for a trial lesson in three ways:
- on the website
- by e-mail: infor@wladimirstudios.n
- by phone: 020 6274245
If your child has a City Pass, sign them up via e-mail or phone. You do not then have to pay for the trial lesson.
What do the lessons cost?
The rates of our course cards can be found at: https://wladimirstudios.nl/tarieven/
Do you give discounts to children with a City Pass?
Yes, for children up to 14 years old with a City Pass, we offer a special course card of 16 lessons for €12.50 (€0.80 per lesson).
Children with a City Pass can also dance with us through the Youth Fund Sport and Culture. In that case, lessons for a whole season are paid for by the fund.
Does the Youth Fund Sport and Culture reimburse lessons?
Yes, children with a City Pass can dance with us through the Youth Fund Sport and Culture. Lessons are then paid for the whole season by the fund.
If your child does not have a City Pass, but you have a low income, you are often also eligible for reimbursement of course fees by the Youth Fund.