The 6-step is a key move in breakdancing because it establishes momentum and puts you in position for other, more complex moves. You use your arms to support your body while your legs walk around in a circle. This article will describe two variations of the 6-step, with step-by-step pictures and a video.
Step 1
From a pushup position, bring the right leg forward and extend it in front of the left. Don't move the left leg yet. Lean on the outside of your right shoe. Take your left hand off the floor.
Step 2
Pull the left leg forward until is bent and touching the back of your right leg (right leg should now be wrapped around your left leg). You should almost be in a tilted cross-legged position. Keep your left hand in the air.
Step 3
Go into the crab position. Bring your right leg out from around your left leg. Plant your right foot down next to your left foot (shoulder width apart). Put your left hand on the floor behind you.
Step 4
Bring your left leg around and in front of your bent right leg (wrap it around your right leg). Lean on the outside of your left shoe. Lift your right hand up. This is a mirror image of step 2.
Step 5
Move your right leg behind you. This is a mirror image of step 1. Keep your right hand up.
Step 6
Extend your left leg back and put your right hand down, going into a pushup position again.
Variation
Do everything as above except that instead of going into the crab position, put only your right hand on the floor behind you (not both). When you go to the next step, you quickly switch your hands (lift your right hand off the floor, put your left hand down as you're moving your legs).
