What it takes to be a b-boy

Breaking is all about self-expression. This series breaks down the nuances of what's going on during a b-boy battle. At Red Bull BC One the judges look at eight criteria when scoring the b-boys.

Season 2

Menno vs Wing

Menno vs Wing

The Breakdown S2E1
Ronnie catches up with Menno to talk about his 2017 Red Bull BC One World Championship battle against Wing.
9 min
Ami vs San Andrea

Ami vs San Andrea

The Breakdown S2E2
Ronnie catches up with B-Girl Ami to take a look back at her battle in the 2018 Red Bull BC One World Final.
7 min
Lil Zoo vs Luigi

Lil Zoo vs Luigi

The Breakdown S2E3
B-Boy Lil Zoo takes a look back at his battle against Luigi at the 2018 Red Bull BC One World Final in Zürich.
9 min

Season 1

Musicality

Musicality

The Breakdown S1E1
What separates breaking from being a sport? B-Boys Menno and Wing explain about the music.
3 min
Footwork

Footwork

The Breakdown S1E2
B-Boy RoxRite gives us an insight into the unlimited creativity of breakdancing footwork.
2 min
Toprock

Toprock

The Breakdown S1E3
B-Boy Crazy Legs explains how vital this skilful footwork is in a breakdancing set.
3 min
Freezes and tricks

Freezes and tricks

The Breakdown S1E4
B-Boys Taisuke and Hong 10 explain the importance of freezes and tricks in a breakdancing contest.
3 min
Power moves

Power moves

The Breakdown S1E5
B-Boys Cico and Lil G give us a breakdown of power moves, which are the foundation of the B-Boy scene.
3 min
All rounded

All rounded

The Breakdown S1E6
It’s important to be all rounded in order to represent all breaking categories. Lilou gives a lowdown.
3 min
Strength

Strength

The Breakdown S1E7
B-Boy Junior explains how strength is not only in the legs and arms, but begins in the mind.
3 min
Charisma

Charisma

The Breakdown S1E8
B-Boy Neguin talks about how important the quality of energy dancers bring to their performance is.
3 min

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Related Videos

Judges profile

Judges profile

Red Bull BC One 2018
Get to know the Red Bull BC One judges and what they're looking for in a dancer when awarding scores.
2 min
Red Bull BC One All Stars take Paris

Red Bull BC One All Stars take Paris

Paris Battle Pro 2019
Follow their journey as Red Bull BC One All Stars travel to France to compete at Paris Battle Pro 2019.
6 min
1v1 corridor challenge

1v1 corridor challenge

Jogos Caseiros S1E2
Neymar Jr takes on his friends in the corridor of his home. Who will get past him quickest with the football?
2 min
Red Bull BC One World Final 2018

Red Bull BC One World Final 2018

Red Bull BC One 2018
The national finalists gather at Zurich’s Hallenstadion to throw down their best moves and wow the judges.
Luigi profile

Luigi profile

Red Bull BC One 2018
Get to know American Red Bull BC One competitor Luigi.
1 min
Finals

Finals

Poland Cypher 2019
Watch all the final action from the world’s most prestigious one-on-one breaking competition in Poland.
2 hr 24 min
Last Chance Cypher

Last Chance Cypher

Red Bull BC One World Final 2017
B-boys face off in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to win a spot in the finals to crown the world’s best breaker.
1 min
Uzee Rock profile

Uzee Rock profile

Red Bull BC One 2018
Get to know Ukranian Red Bull BC One competitor Uzee Rock.
1 min
World Final – Zurich, Switzerland

World Final – Zurich, Switzerland

Red Bull BC One World Finals
The national finalists gather at Zurich’s Hallenstadion to throw down their best moves and wow the judges.
Semi-final 2 – Last Squad vs Body Carnival

Semi-final 2 – Last Squad vs Body Carnival

Battle of the Year 2019
Last Squad and Body Carnival crews take each other on in the second semi-final at Battle of the Year 2019.
13 min

Stories