Confidence, Props and isolation

Desi Boogie · **Confidence, Props and isolation -** 08-10-2005, 09:12 AM

Okay, here's my basic dilemma. I come from a smallish city and the breaking scene here in Australia is still sort of recovering; my city is one of the smallest and only has one school tha teaches bboying (which i attend).

I started about 5 months ago, i've really taken to it with enthusiasm, even if my progress has been a little lackluster and my practicing isn't always what it should be. Since i started i've worked mainly on footwork and adding variation through the routines we have learnt and most especially i've focused on toprocking and funkstyles (both of which i have learnt mostly on my own)

I don't get props for when i dance, that much i can understand and to be honest it doesn't bother me much, but i feel like if i say i'm good at anything in a definite manner i'm not only lying but bragging and showing off.

There's not really anyone here who appreciates or understands bboying and my teacher is never forthcoming with complements or feedback. Whenever i do what i think looks good and reflects my personal style, i get weird looks from those around me and amused expressions.

Therein lies my dilemma, i really don't know if what i'm doing looks good or if i'm learning things in completely the wrong way. I'd post a vid on here, but i don' have the resources or the balls to do it.

Not asking for pity or a boost, just wondering if anybody else has had the same or similar problems with these things.

B-Boy Repeat

Commander Keen · 08-10-2005, 01:12 PM

Yeah, it must stink not to get feedback. But you know most bboys spend a lot of time practicing alone. If you can make videos of yourself, just look at it and ask yourself "is it funky? is it fresh?" You might very likely be imagining those weird looks from your classmates, but if so, just ignore it. Just put forth your best effort in class to learning what your teacher shows you.

That's my advice anyway. Good luck!

Mistah P · 08-10-2005, 02:04 PM

go to jams!

Zulu Chibi · 08-10-2005, 03:30 PM

Try watchin videos of other people

Desi Boogie · 08-10-2005, 06:28 PM

I actually watch a lot of videos of other people on this site and analyse their particularly stylish moves. I've kinda drawn a fair bit from other people, but i don't really know if it looks good. I should try posting a video up some time soon, see what yall think.

Feel free to keep posting if you have more stories, feedback or advice

Thanks all,
Peace

STIFF_UK · 08-12-2005, 03:26 PM

I know people who started out getting fully laughed at when people saw them dance. Comments like "wack style" and the likes were common.

They stuck with it, practiced harder than anyone else, danced more than anyone else and battled lots.
After a while they ended up getting respect from the people who formerly put them down.

Only doing it this way you're laughing, because you've got an original style, confidence in yourself that doesn't rely on comments from others to keep you happy, and respect from people that don't matter to you.

Can't be bad.

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Desi Boogie Real Talk Respect: 18 Posts: 3,720 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Confidence, Props and isolation - 08-10-2005, 09:12 AM Okay, here's my basic dilemma. I come from a smallish city and the breaking scene here in Australia is still sort of recovering; my city is one of the smallest and only has one school tha teaches bboying (which i attend). I started about 5 months ago, i've really taken to it with enthusiasm, even if my progress has been a little lackluster and my practicing isn't always what it should be. Since i started i've worked mainly on footwork and adding variation through the routines we have learnt and most especially i've focused on toprocking and funkstyles (both of which i have learnt mostly on my own) I don't get props for when i dance, that much i can understand and to be honest it doesn't bother me much, but i feel like if i say i'm good at anything in a definite manner i'm not only lying but bragging and showing off. There's not really anyone here who appreciates or understands bboying and my teacher is never forthcoming with complements or feedback. Whenever i do what i think looks good and reflects my personal style, i get weird looks from those around me and amused expressions. Therein lies my dilemma, i really don't know if what i'm doing looks good or if i'm learning things in completely the wrong way. I'd post a vid on here, but i don' have the resources or the balls to do it. Not asking for pity or a boost, just wondering if anybody else has had the same or similar problems with these things. B-Boy Repeat
	Convo with Crowd Pleaser on AIM: HAHA watAfunyGUY (5:23:21 PM): back HAHA watAfunyGUY (5:23:28 PM): sry, had to take the most epic shit of my life


Commander Keen Hippie Respect: 1.5 Posts: 613 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego, CA	08-10-2005, 01:12 PM Yeah, it must stink not to get feedback. But you know most bboys spend a lot of time practicing alone. If you can make videos of yourself, just look at it and ask yourself "is it funky? is it fresh?" You might very likely be imagining those weird looks from your classmates, but if so, just ignore it. Just put forth your best effort in class to learning what your teacher shows you. That's my advice anyway. Good luck!


Mistah P SoRc /the CnjnkshnFUNKshn Respect: 1.5 Posts: 832 Join Date: May 2004 Location: 626	08-10-2005, 02:04 PM go to jams!
	Formerly Pommy. What do you call a cow with no legs? GROUND BEEF HAHAHahaha yeah


Zulu Chibi Toprock is NOT a move Respect: 9.5 Posts: 2,081 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego	08-10-2005, 03:30 PM Try watchin videos of other people
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Desi Boogie Real Talk Respect: 18 Posts: 3,720 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia	08-10-2005, 06:28 PM I actually watch a lot of videos of other people on this site and analyse their particularly stylish moves. I've kinda drawn a fair bit from other people, but i don't really know if it looks good. I should try posting a video up some time soon, see what yall think. Feel free to keep posting if you have more stories, feedback or advice Thanks all, Peace
	Convo with Crowd Pleaser on AIM: HAHA watAfunyGUY (5:23:21 PM): back HAHA watAfunyGUY (5:23:28 PM): sry, had to take the most epic shit of my life


STIFF_UK Jesus Loves You Respect: 7 Posts: 2,861 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manchester UK	08-12-2005, 03:26 PM I know people who started out getting fully laughed at when people saw them dance. Comments like "wack style" and the likes were common. They stuck with it, practiced harder than anyone else, danced more than anyone else and battled lots. After a while they ended up getting respect from the people who formerly put them down. Only doing it this way you're laughing, because you've got an original style, confidence in yourself that doesn't rely on comments from others to keep you happy, and respect from people that don't matter to you. Can't be bad.
	A bboy without style, is like a broken pencil. There's just no point.