[TerryAki]

Do you guys prefer Bboying at Cyphers/battles, or, on stage for a show?

dont come in here arguing saying "omg if you like bboying on stage then you're not a bboy cause you dont like battling you like showing off"

seriously just answer the fucking question at the top of this post

[MrSander7x]

Cyphers. That's where the real shit goes down. Honestly, i don't think bboying was ever meant for stage, but that's just my opinion.

[kuyamikey]

cyphers for sure!!

normal battles for sure!!

stage only if ur supporting and raising money for starving children in various third world countries for sure!!

[Vice President]

battling at jams forces me to up my game, which is why i like it. it's also dope because you're with bboys, the whole atmosphere is different from dancing in front of an average crowd. getting props from a bboy crowd a much more satisfying than getting cheers/applause from an audience.

bboying for shows isn't all bad though. the time and effort that it takes practicing with your crew or team for a show brings you guys closer than just practicing simple routines and sessioning would. not only that, but it's a rewarding feeling knowing that you can organize a good show (if the show it good, that is. a wack show doesn't count).

[LeftFoot]

bboying for shows might give u some extra bucks

[Jimothy]

Cyphers, mostly because there are no routines.

[DiSKhMeRaZnBbOy]

Originally Posted by Vice President battling at jams forces me to up my game, which is why i like it. it's also dope because you're with bboys, the whole atmosphere is different from dancing in front of an average crowd. getting props from a bboy crowd a much more satisfying than getting cheers/applause from an audience. bboying for shows isn't all bad though. the time and effort that it takes practicing with your crew or team for a show brings you guys closer than just practicing simple routines and sessioning would. not only that, but it's a rewarding feeling knowing that you can organize a good show (if the show it good, that is. a wack show doesn't count).

mannn VP, you give out TEHHH best information on bboy.org..

you should get a plaque or sumthing

[TerryAki]

^^ lol for a second i thought you said he should get a PLAGUE

[PopTrunk]

Ofcourse dancing for shows. Always dance for shows instead of battles.

Dance to Impress, not to express. Wtf are u thinking.









...LoL, naw just playing.

Cyphers would obviously be easier on u but doing shows don't hurt.

It don't make a sell-out.

A sell-out is someone who's name is Slim Thug, and makes a song named "With Love (Remix)" with someone named Hilary Duff.

I'd do both, if I was good enough be hired for a show. Do what you want... do yo thang pimpin'.

U smell money? ...go make it.

[BbOyJeOpArDy]

omg if you like bboying on stage then you're not a bboy cause you dont like battling you like showing off

....
jk

i like both. shows b/c youre def. outstanding as a bboy but it's choreographed. cyphers/jams you get to freestyle but youre probably non-unique amongst other bboys.

[Zulu Chibi]

LOL VEEPEE YOU AR3 T3H GREYTEST! I LAUVE YOO! Stop jockin his nuts LOL, jeez. Anyway, wasn't it Kenny who said it wasn't made for stage in the style wars dvd interview? lol.

[DnA]

Just to be different I'ma say showing off in circles at school dances xD

But I'm not that much of a powerhead, and all those geeks wanna see is 'teh breackedenz0r dat spint on hiz handz backzz and headzzz'


... So anyway,
I prefer battles. Shows are fun, but winning a solo jam feels way better than winning a talent show or whatever.

[Proof]

Battles.. When I Go To A Jam.. (Not To Often)
I Can't Stop Thinkin About It After For A Week Or Something
It Pumps Me Up and Motivates Me.. But Yeah.. I Did
A Lot Of Paid Show Before.. Believe Me In The Beginning
Ur gonna Think OMG A SHOW I RULE I WANNA SUCK
MY OWN COCK.. But After Like 100-150 Shows Ur
Gonna Get So Sick Of Shows... Battles Don't Bore You
Out..

[bboyspook]

cyphers, becuase its hip-hop and well... its more fun than everything else. Freestyling is the way to go!! w00t

[Desi Boogie]

Originally Posted by bboy Ch1B1 LOL VEEPEE YOU AR3 T3H GREYTEST! I LAUVE YOO! Stop jockin his nuts LOL, jeez. Anyway, wasn't it Kenny who said it wasn't made for stage in the style wars dvd interview? lol.

Lol it's funny cause Kenny was doing shows for years and made some huge money off of it as part of RSC (or at least he should have, dunno how it was handled amongst the members) but then he turns around and says it's not made for the stage? I dunno as much as i prefer cyphers for their rawness, shows are still interesting to watch, if only to see the synergy that crews have with each other, the hard work they put in and the way they represent their flavour.

What's wrong with shows in all honesty? If they're showing off all elements and enjoying themselves, i can't see how it injures the culture of any part of the dance itself to be doing shows.

I did a show for a talent quest a while back where my friends were breakin, i was popping and rapping and a mate was djing, we repped the elements, we didn't front as something we weren't or misrepresent what hip hop/bboying is about and i felt a HUGE surge in my self-confidence for having gotten up in front of 1000 people and pulling off a planned show.

Peace