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Handglide

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description Handglide Overview

The handglide is a breakdancing power move and freeze originating in New York, where the performer balances their body weight on one hand with the elbow positioned against the abdomen. The move involves spinning on the supporting hand while maintaining balance, often serving as a transition between other breakdance elements. It is a fundamental technique in b-boying and b-girling.

help Handglide FAQ

What is a handglide in breakdancing?

A handglide is a breakdancing power move and freeze in which the performer balances on one hand with the elbow braced against the abdomen. The dancer can spin around the supporting hand while maintaining control.

Which body part supports a handglide?

The supporting hand carries the body weight, while the elbow is positioned against the abdomen to create a second point of support. Strong shoulder, wrist, and core control are important for the position.

Where did the handglide originate?

The handglide is associated with New York breaking culture. It developed as part of the power-move and freeze vocabulary of breakdancing.

Is the handglide a freeze or a spin?

It can function as both: the position is a one-hand balance freeze, and the dancer may rotate around the supporting hand. The elbow-to-abdomen contact helps stabilize the body during the move.

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