I grew up in the 80's and this was considered "Popping", and this kid is in a league of his own. He put together a combination of moves that we knew as "waving, ticking, enhanced with a series of foot slides". His exceptional style can be taught or copied, but no one will ever be able execute it like him. This kid is one of a kind!
that low framerate choppiness kind of moves originally started in this video this is the source of it all, I am sure many who do it now don't know where it came from
To all who comment things like "I have seen better" : Really?! U serious, bro? What this guy does there is unbelievable, he doesn't even look human, it needs soooo fu**** long time to practice something like that and the only thing you have to say is "I have seen better" ? People are unbelievable -.-
Reece Sabatino I dunno...in the 80's when break dancing first swept the nation it was typically used as a catch all phrase to reference dancing done to breaks (the music genre)...what were calling boneless dancing was called boogaloo in the early 80's, pop n' lock'n, roboto, floor work, king tut, were a few of the more specific move sets that fell under the broad category of 'break dancing'. I suppose, with the advent of new dance music genres and generations of dancers, the terminology may have changed (even if just for some)...but if those moves are not break dancing...what is. No matter, good dance is good dance.
Yes, that's breakdance! That's all in one: Whether it's popping or bending, then it's breakdancing in any case! And the boy in this video is a master. .......................so, let's break the body!.................
Imagine that 0:41 and 1:26 were scenes in a horror movie, like the exorcist. How creepy would that be if the main character turnt around and the boy was just walking towards them like that :D
yes this is breakdancing to all you young ass people that think its not...go look up breakdancing in late 70s early 80s when hip hop and breakdancing started.
Hey Marquis, B-boying and popping are two different things you say??? Sorry to inform you that you are wrong. The official meaning of B-Boying: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. Therefore "Popping" is one of many forms of B-boying... do your homework young one. We were Breaking (break-boying) back in the day before the word "breakdance" was invented, and when it was invented, it was just a more commercial term of "Breaking".
your both on the same page popping is in the same category but it aint the same as bboying but you can get inspiration from the both and mix them together
I am nearly 40 years old and was a big fan of this movement back when it started to get popular. And i am having a big laugh how kids today try to give everything special names and over complicate things just to think they are smart ass kids. So back in my time where this started this was and for me still is a part of Breakdancing, and this guy DAMN GOOD! So every dislike comment that says this isn`t breakdance boohoo, deserve a straight punch to the face!
AGREED!!! Original meaning: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. From this perspective, this video is a form of 'breaking'! "Breakdancing" was a commercial term formed a few years later (going into the 80's) as a derivative of "breaking", though at that time "breakdance" was not an absolute or definitive type of dancing, and still included all the related variations of Breaking (including this video!!). It wasn't until the next generation (90's and onward) when "breakdance" became more definitive due to popular spread of new terminologies separating all the types of "breaking". The historical meaning of "Breakdance" can be denoted as just another term for "breaking", therefore it's ironic and paradoxical that the term "breakdance" itself could become it's own specific "form' of dance from all the other variations of "breaking". The conclusion, according to proper terms and contrary to modern popular belief, is that you are watching a person in this video who is indeed breakdancing.
@Kato Lee body-popping, if you will, a form of breakdancing, yes. I was a pro, breakin' in busker events as well as strong downtown street corners beginning summer if 1980, making money at it with other very talented. We all did the break spins and body mimes and some of us were better than others at various things, so we usually spot lighted our best talents in only some specific forms of breakin', and as a whole group we covered it all and it was called breakin' and soon to become the more popular term breakdancing in the following 2 years. Watch the movies, read the documentaries and understand that breakdancing has specific types of dancing... you wouldn't say a 'plie' in ballet is NOT ballet - it is a movement in ballet, but it's still ballet LOL C'mon!
I never said it is. Tristen said "he's just bending his body". It's not quite as simple as just "bending your body" and the name for this dance is popping. Although it is often assumed that popping is a style of breakdance. The technique of popping means to quickly contract and relax muscles to create a jerking effect in the body.
maddy verry You are incorrect. That isn't at all "body popping". Body popping is a street slang for spastic jump and lock mode. He is using the illusion side of break dance which incorporates very technical wave and floating techniques. This is the best the world will ever see and negative commenting is just not called for here. He is a genius. I was a state break dance champion in 1984. I won over many other contestants state-wide. I studied it intently for years and have performed all across the east coast. This man stands tall and deserves respect.
You are WRONG! Original meaning: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. From this perspective, this video is a form of 'breaking'! "Breakdancing" was a commercial term formed a few years later (going into the 80's) as a derivative of "breaking", though at that time "breakdance" was not an absolute or definitive type of dancing, and still included all the related variations of Breaking (including this video!!). It wasn't until the next generation (90's and onward) when "breakdance" became more definitive due to popular spread of new terminologies separating all the types of "breaking". The historical meaning of "Breakdance" can be denoted as just another term for "breaking", therefore it's ironic and paradoxical that the term "breakdance" itself could become it's own specific "form' of dance from all the other variations of "breaking". The conclusion, according to proper terms and contrary to modern popular belief, is that you are watching a person in this video who is indeed breakdancing.
Original meaning: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. From this perspective, this video is a form of 'breaking'! "Breakdancing" was a commercial term formed a few years later (going into the 80's) as a derivative of "breaking", though at that time "breakdance" was not an absolute or definitive type of dancing, and still included all the related variations of Breaking (including this video!!). It wasn't until the next generation (90's and onward) when "breakdance" became more definitive due to popular spread of new terminologies separating all the types of "breaking". The historical meaning of "Breakdance" can be denoted as just another term for "breaking", therefore it's ironic and paradoxical that the term "breakdance" itself could become it's own specific "form' of dance from all the other variations of "breaking". The conclusion, according to proper terms and contrary to modern popular belief, is that you are watching a person in this video who is indeed breakdancing.
Sorry to burst your bubble... take some criticism like a man. if I am wrong about something, I LEARN from it and move on happily. Bury the ego boy, and take enjoyment in learning some history
Unless you're referring to Les Twins, post it please. Or share the link. In truth though I'm not sure anything could really be "better" than this. He did what he set out to do flawlessly.
Epic Tnt id have to say TheUnknownGuy is right it isn't breakdancing, breakdancing is mixing bboy styles he stuck to popping, so really it isint breakdancing its popping
Fun fact: this guy had a 1 min. solo in the movie You Got Served in one of the final battles. in fact, he was actually wearing the same outfit as in this video lmao
broken bones or no bones at all !!!!!!! wo......................................................................................w.......................w...............................w
I grew up in the 80's and this was considered "Popping", and this kid is in a league of his own. He put together a combination of moves that we knew as "waving, ticking, enhanced with a series of foot slides". His exceptional style can be taught or copied, but no one will ever be able execute it like him. This kid is one of a kind!
I used to Break in the 80’s as well. Kid is great and it’s definitely not Breakdancing 😂
i grew up in the 1740’s and here is my credit hungry wikipedia paste
when you were in high school you imagined doing this in the auditorium in front of the whole school, don't lie
dude i’m 32 and i still imagined being back in high school and doing this in the auditorium in front of everyone xD
Wtf so I’m not the only one back than who had that tough? 😂
Bro read my mind good lord!
omfg don’t call me out like that holy shit. who are you and get tf out my head lmao.
I swear I use to
One of the few videos on youtube where "best,,,,ever" seems to be true
edit: I mean it's not break dance obviously but still
@Michael Fauvel yea true I didn't know back then
@Michael Fauvel it's not breakdance lol
Breakdance and popping are two different things just like ballet and hip hop are different
Bro.its not break dancing???? Wtf are you smoking ???
Classic RUclips right here.
that low framerate choppiness kind of moves originally started in this video this is the source of it all, I am sure many who do it now don't know where it came from
david elsewhere is the name of the bro, he owns a channel here in youtube, very underrated.
The choppy sequence is an actual, essential, part of robotic break!
To all who comment things like "I have seen better" : Really?! U serious, bro? What this guy does there is unbelievable, he doesn't even look human, it needs soooo fu**** long time to practice something like that and the only thing you have to say is "I have seen better" ? People are unbelievable -.-
Ikr!
this dude is the best I have I ever saw, he is so fluid with his motion.
I can do that, hold my vodka.
The move at 1:00 was called 'The Frankenstein' when we did this on the streets downtown in 1980.
This isn't breakdancing, it's bonless dancing
Reece Sabatino i agree with you
+Z Brothers Sacramento yeah
break dancing includes all those...popn booglaloo (not boneless) robot etc etc.
Ian Lynch It's still boneless dancing though, they shouldn't have named it break dance
Reece Sabatino I dunno...in the 80's when break dancing first swept the nation it was typically used as a catch all phrase to reference dancing done to breaks (the music genre)...what were calling boneless dancing was called boogaloo in the early 80's, pop n' lock'n, roboto, floor work, king tut, were a few of the more specific move sets that fell under the broad category of 'break dancing'. I suppose, with the advent of new dance music genres and generations of dancers, the terminology may have changed (even if just for some)...but if those moves are not break dancing...what is. No matter, good dance is good dance.
Yes, that's breakdance! That's all in one:
Whether it's popping or bending, then it's breakdancing in any case! And the boy in this video is a master. .......................so, let's break the body!.................
inbusiness godout Nope.
I agree one of the few videos that say best ever and it really was superior quality
breakdance...? THAT IS POPPING!!!
I am pretty sure Michael Jackson would be happy to used the sidewalk used in this video from 1:36 to 1:39
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Imagine that 0:41 and 1:26 were scenes in a horror movie, like the exorcist. How creepy would that be if the main character turnt around and the boy was just walking towards them like that :D
God gave that young man some amazing talent! That was excellent dude!
2023... Still amazing!
This is probably the best popping I have ever seen in my life...and I've seen a lot! Who is this guy? Anyone?
9 Years later, but this is David Elsewhere. You probably know that by now. But maybe not! He’s phenomenal, had a lovely career in dance.
@@baTonkaTruck thanks for the info… even tho I was not the one asking 9 years ago lol His the best I seen
yes this is breakdancing to all you young ass people that think its not...go look up breakdancing in late 70s early 80s when hip hop and breakdancing started.
This is popping.. Bboying and popping are two different things
+Danny Le - No. Were you educated on hip-hop culture in Portland?
Hey Marquis, B-boying and popping are two different things you say??? Sorry to inform you that you are wrong. The official meaning of B-Boying: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. Therefore "Popping" is one of many forms of B-boying... do your homework young one. We were Breaking (break-boying) back in the day before the word "breakdance" was invented, and when it was invented, it was just a more commercial term of "Breaking".
Julius Paul they correlate but are not the same thing
your both on the same page popping is in the same category but it aint the same as bboying but you can get inspiration from the both and mix them together
Break dance or not, this guy is pretty wicked doing his thing!
I admire the creativity! Great Job! Thanks for sharing!
I am nearly 40 years old and was a big fan of this movement back when it started to get popular. And i am having a big laugh how kids today try to give everything special names and over complicate things just to think they are smart ass kids.
So back in my time where this started this was and for me still is a part of Breakdancing, and this guy DAMN GOOD!
So every dislike comment that says this isn`t breakdance boohoo, deserve a straight punch to the face!
AGREED!!! Original meaning: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. From this perspective, this video is a form of 'breaking'! "Breakdancing" was a commercial term formed a few years later (going into the 80's) as a derivative of "breaking", though at that time "breakdance" was not an absolute or definitive type of dancing, and still included all the related variations of Breaking (including this video!!). It wasn't until the next generation (90's and onward) when "breakdance" became more definitive due to popular spread of new terminologies separating all the types of "breaking". The historical meaning of "Breakdance" can be denoted as just another term for "breaking", therefore it's ironic and paradoxical that the term "breakdance" itself could become it's own specific "form' of dance from all the other variations of "breaking". The conclusion, according to proper terms and contrary to modern popular belief, is that you are watching a person in this video who is indeed breakdancing.
Julius Paul nobody fucking cares
Icetuga1 Sorry, but this just isn't Break dancing buddy...
@Kato Lee body-popping, if you will, a form of breakdancing, yes.
I was a pro, breakin' in busker events as well as strong downtown street corners beginning summer if 1980, making money at it with other very talented. We all did the break spins and body mimes and some of us were better than others at various things, so we usually spot lighted our best talents in only some specific forms of breakin', and as a whole group we covered it all and it was called breakin' and soon to become the more popular term breakdancing in the following 2 years. Watch the movies, read the documentaries and understand that breakdancing has specific types of dancing... you wouldn't say a 'plie' in ballet is NOT ballet - it is a movement in ballet, but it's still ballet LOL C'mon!
I am same age I still have this video in my playlist since 2006
He's no break dancing.hes just bending his body
Search up "body popping"
BODY POPPING is not BREAK DANCE.
I never said it is. Tristen said "he's just bending his body". It's not quite as simple as just "bending your body" and the name for this dance is popping. Although it is often assumed that popping is a style of breakdance. The technique of popping means to quickly contract and relax muscles to create a jerking effect in the body.
maddy verry You are incorrect. That isn't at all "body popping". Body popping is a street slang for spastic jump and lock mode. He is using the illusion side of break dance which incorporates very technical wave and floating techniques. This is the best the world will ever see and negative commenting is just not called for here. He is a genius. I was a state break dance champion in 1984. I won over many other contestants state-wide. I studied it intently for years and have performed all across the east coast. This man stands tall and deserves respect.
You are WRONG! Original meaning: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. From this perspective, this video is a form of 'breaking'! "Breakdancing" was a commercial term formed a few years later (going into the 80's) as a derivative of "breaking", though at that time "breakdance" was not an absolute or definitive type of dancing, and still included all the related variations of Breaking (including this video!!). It wasn't until the next generation (90's and onward) when "breakdance" became more definitive due to popular spread of new terminologies separating all the types of "breaking". The historical meaning of "Breakdance" can be denoted as just another term for "breaking", therefore it's ironic and paradoxical that the term "breakdance" itself could become it's own specific "form' of dance from all the other variations of "breaking". The conclusion, according to proper terms and contrary to modern popular belief, is that you are watching a person in this video who is indeed breakdancing.
i love the beat, it sounds oldschool !
I never thought this video could get better, the i watched it after drinking some beer. SO FANTASTIC!
Where are his bones
Say whatever you wanna say, this dude is mind blowing
He's the coolest dancer who ever existed!
still true
Never has David Elsewhere danced as free of redundancy and with such malleability as he did during Kollaboration 2001.
best breakdance i've ever seen so far!
this isn't Breakdance xD
Original meaning: "B-boying" (break-boying) or "Breaking" born in the 70's consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as POPPING, LOCKING, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. From this perspective, this video is a form of 'breaking'! "Breakdancing" was a commercial term formed a few years later (going into the 80's) as a derivative of "breaking", though at that time "breakdance" was not an absolute or definitive type of dancing, and still included all the related variations of Breaking (including this video!!). It wasn't until the next generation (90's and onward) when "breakdance" became more definitive due to popular spread of new terminologies separating all the types of "breaking". The historical meaning of "Breakdance" can be denoted as just another term for "breaking", therefore it's ironic and paradoxical that the term "breakdance" itself could become it's own specific "form' of dance from all the other variations of "breaking". The conclusion, according to proper terms and contrary to modern popular belief, is that you are watching a person in this video who is indeed breakdancing.
Julius Paul shut the fuck up
Sorry to burst your bubble... take some criticism like a man. if I am wrong about something, I LEARN from it and move on happily. Bury the ego boy, and take enjoyment in learning some history
Julius Paul it was a joke and you were right. All good man.
yeah like you know a lot what breakdance is looser xdd
He ain't breakdancin he is dancing but doesn't put muscles into it.
umm wheres the breakdance??
Ace Fenton 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I agree I have seen better
Unless you're referring to Les Twins, post it please. Or share the link. In truth though I'm not sure anything could really be "better" than this. He did what he set out to do flawlessly.
That's not breakdancing
YES IT IS YOU IDIOT!
Epic Tnt id have to say TheUnknownGuy is right it isn't breakdancing, breakdancing is mixing bboy styles he stuck to popping, so really it isint breakdancing its popping
says the one who probably has no idea what breakdancing is
Toxic Emerald Be nice. It's easy.
Exactly, it have to be moves like windmilles, cc´s and sixstep. THIS is what breakdancing stands for.
UNBELIEVABLE!! Bro is The Truth!
Dude! I don't care what it's called you got mad dance skills and you make my brain freak when I watch you! Wish I could do any of that dance!
this is the first video i ever favorited going on over 10 years now :)
Anybody can bend like that, but it's timing that makes it a dance.
This is actually not properly break dance, but robot moves, and i agree this kid has mad skills.
Great Scott!!! This man has no bones...
WHAT A BEAST, FLOWS LIKE WATER
This kid is my hero. Soooo amazing!
31b viewers 14 years a go 😲 THIS IS DOPE🔥🔥🔥
He's got somme moves! No way is that anything less than a 10.
David Elsewhere. He's made it big, doing commercials and such.
Ive done that move before... fall forward and push back...
I like the fall back and bounce up... pretty tight
The music that you're looking for is a slightly slowed down and looped version of the song "Eutow" by Autechre from their 1995 album Tri Repetae...
one of my top 3 best dancer !
this video is legend on the youtube, all viewers like this vidéo, for me the best breakdancer teenager for all time...
OMG! That waz just C-R-A-Z-Y-!!!!!!!!!!
this video is legend on the youtube, all viewers like this vidéo, for me the best breakdancer teenager for all time...
this video is legend on the youtube, all viewers like this vidéo, for me the best breakdancer teenager for all time...
Ahhhhh shit.. Its the red sweater dude.. Hell yea
Still cant touch "Hot Man Ribbon Dances LIKE A BOSS"
If you got bones I feel bad for you son! I got 99 problems but havin bones aint one!
This is gold. 20 years later and look at the Olympics 😂
If someone saw this 200 years ago they would think he was possessed.
Nonstop in the dubstep dance is so much better.
It dosent matter if its the wrong title this shit is awsome
He is one among millions
that was masterful.
Robocop Got Talent!
Just for the record, this isn't breakdancing. It's popping. If it's considered trolling to speak the truth then the world has gone to shit.
the ol "jelly dance" classic
The real napoleon dynamite
Unbeatable what a dance
2023 still amazing
I could have sworn this guys knees exploded...
One of the best.
david elsewhere dance really good.
I want what ever he has been smoking.
This is not breakdancing. It's popping and locking
This kid was in the movie you got served doing the same moves
HE WAS IN THE YOU GOT SERVED MOVIE DOING THE SAME EXACT MOVES
That's poping and locking with a little bit of flow moves used in break dancing
Thats my homeroom teacher!
Napoleon Dynamite's inspiration lol
One of the most amazing dances ever filmed, I think.......
Even cooler 1000 times than Micheal Jackson!
this is classic footgae right here
This isn't breakdance ... this is poping ... or looking
1. he's not a break dancer, hes a popper...
That’s the generation I wish I was born in. I was born in 2004 and seem to have more wit than 20 year olds twerking for views
That crowd didn't know wat tha fuck jus hit em !!!
OH MY GOD IM GETTING TIRED OF PEOPLE GETTING BREAKING MIXED WITH WAVING/POPPING/AND LOCKING!!!
You'd of thought people would know the difference by now 😂
Caption worthy even today after 16 years.
it's 2017 we are here
a robot that mimics human
He is the angry Mr. bean !
David elsewhere also preformed the "futterwacken" in Alice in Wonderland.
Fun fact: this guy had a 1 min. solo in the movie You Got Served in one of the final battles. in fact, he was actually wearing the same outfit as in this video lmao
Popping freestyle but it's awesome!
He's awesome..
This is more Hip Hop.
GODDAMN!!! TEACH ME HOW TO DANCE
Weew.... Awesome!
Very Nice~
broken bones or no bones at all !!!!!!! wo......................................................................................w.......................w...............................w
arthritis like you wouldn't believe in 10 years O_O
i dont think he can get any girls dancing like that he'll probably scare em away...
Am I the only one that looks at old comments and wonder how that person is doing? xD