description Cricket (Breakdance) Overview
The cricket is a b-boy power move and acrobatic freeze in breakdancing that evolved from the turtle freeze. In this move, the dancer balances their entire body weight primarily on one hand while hopping and spinning in a circular motion. The free hand and legs are used to maintain momentum and stability during the rotation. It is an advanced floorwork technique that requires significant upper body strength and balance.
help Cricket (Breakdance) FAQ
What is the Cricket in breakdancing (b-boying)?
The Cricket is a foundational b-boy power move that involves spinning the body in a circular motion while balancing entirely on one hand. It is visually striking and demonstrates a dancer's balance and upper body strength.
How does the Cricket move relate to the Turtle freeze?
The Cricket is essentially an evolution of the Turtle freeze, which involves balancing the torso on both stabbed elbows. To perform Crickets, the dancer shifts their weight to one arm, using the free hand to lift and hop in a circle.
Is the Cricket a difficult breakdance move for beginners to learn?
While it looks complex, the Cricket is often one of the first power moves taught to intermediate b-boys. Mastering it requires significant wrist strength, core stability, and a solid understanding of weight transfer from the turtle freeze.
Do you need to spin on two hands or one hand to perform the Cricket?
The defining characteristic of the Cricket is that it is performed balancing and hopping on just one hand. The other hand is used to push off the ground, generating the momentum needed to spin continuously.
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