What is a flare trick?

What is a flare trick?

The flare is an acrobatic move in which the performer alternates balancing the torso between either arm while swinging the legs beneath in continuous circles. It is a fundamental b-boying/bgirl power move, and in gymnastics it may be performed on a pommel horse or during the floor exercise.

Can anyone learn to flare?

One decent flare isn’t too difficult. However being able to do one does not mean you are able to do them continuously. I stopped training flare after learning one, but I think 6 months would be a pretty realistic time-frame for getting solid flares (if you actually focus on them).

Who invented flare move?

The flare was inspired by a skill in gymnastics called the Thomas flair1, done by Kurt Thomas on the pommel horse in 19752 [3] and on the floor no later than 1978 [4]. The Thomas flair evolved from the circle, developed by gymnast Emil Hafner in 1868 [5,6,7].

Is breakdancing a good workout?

Breakdancing is a really intense cardio session, like HIIT. One individual round (or set) lasts for 30-60 seconds. A battle will involve three to five rounds, so during a whole competition, you could end up doing 20 rounds. That’s a pretty intense dance workout if you go all out in each set, as I do.

What is a flare dance?

A very cool move that is a sticking point for most breakdancing careers. Most breakdancers train until they can do half or one flare but do not put in the work to do continuous flares which places you in the advanced category.

What is the best way to practice flare?

The best way to practice the flare is start double leg circle training with the bucket. This cuts the move in half. When you first start training there is a lot happening at once in the flare.

How hard is it to use flares?

With flares, depending on how you practice, it could be either a difficult or easy move. Be consistent with it–don’t overtrain on flares. Enjoy the tutorial and good luck.

How hard is it to become an advanced breakdancer?

Most breakdancers train until they can do half or one flare but do not put in the work to do continuous flares which places you in the advanced category. Flares are difficult because you have to be very good at a couple of things at the same time; strength, flexibility and technique.