Beginner Level Breaking – Level Demonstration and Scoring

We host one Level Demonstration at the end of each season to evaluate a student’s level of proficiency. We will notify students of the date for sign-up. Students can also schedule a private lesson at any time during the season, with an individual instructor, to complete their demonstration whenever they feel ready.

Level Demonstration Scoring

Scores are used to measure each student’s level of proficiency and provide a final score for each move. Scores are measured on a scale of 1 through 5. A score of 4 or better is required for each move. A demonstration with an average score of 4 or better is required to qualify a student for the next level. 

Students that don’t qualify (an average score of 3 or lower) will be shown exactly what will be needed to improve. They will receive feedback on each move and tips that can help students complete their demonstration the next time around.

 

Score Definition and Criteria

5 – A student can execute the move to the music.

  • Music Connection – Understands the music and can stay on beat with rhythm, energy, confidence, and style. Genuine connection with music. 
  • Creative Mindset – Demonstrates the move in a creative way.
  • Shows proficiency in both directions with the vocabulary. 
  • Possesses all the criteria in score 4.

 

4 – A student can execute the move in both directions.

  • Shows proficiency with the vocabulary. 
  • Top Rocks – Has a rocking groove.
  • Go Downs – Has a flow that connects top rocks to footwork. 
  • Footwork – Has revolution, speed, power, and proper footwork form (squat with hips over ankles and on pads of feet).
  • Freezes – 10 second holds for each freeze with controlled breathing.
  • Posture & Form – Shows body awareness and proper technique.
  • Character & Personality – Expresses energy, emotion, and personal style.
  • Confident Attitude – Confidence in self, movement, and knowledge.

 

3 – A student can execute the move but more practice is needed.

  • Does not show full proficiency with the vocabulary. 
  • Top Rocks –  Rocking groove needs improvement.
  • Go Downs – Flow and connecting top rocks to footwork needs improvement. Posture and form needs improvement.
  • Footwork – No revolution, lacks speed, lacks power, footwork form needs improvement (hips not over ankles, feet are flat).
  • Freezes – Can’t hold a 10 second freeze without falling or toes touching. Holds breath.
  • Posture & Form – Lacks body awareness and/or proper technique.
  • Character & Personality – Needs more energy, emotion, and/or personal style.
  • Confident Attitude – Lacks confidence in self, movement, or knowledge.

 

2 – A student can’t execute the move without errors.

  • Needs a reminder of the name of the move.
  • Needs a reminder on how to do the move.
  • Slow making the connection between the name and the move.
  • Making errors.
  • Having to start over.

 

1 – A student doesn’t know the move at all.

  • Doesn’t know the name of the move.
  • Doesn’t know how to do the move.
  • Not making a connection between the name and the move.
  • Needs help understanding what the move is.
  • Needs help on how to do the move.