6 Step Breakdance: Video, Rhythm and Practice

The 6 Step is a circular floor-footwork pattern in breaking, also called breakdancing. It has six movements. In the version I teach, those movements fit into four beats.

Watch the demonstration first, then use the rhythm breakdown below to connect the movement order to the music.

Watch the 6 Step demonstration

FloMaster demonstrates the 6 Step portion of this video, published on Ceech Hsu’s YouTube channel. The original video description credits FloMaster and Wicket.

Watch the demonstration on YouTube

Count six movements in four beats

Counting one through six helps track steps; counting one-and-two, three-and-four tells when to place them in music.

For the pattern I teach, count “1 and 2, 3 and 4.” The six movements fit into one four-beat bar as two groups of three:

• Movement 1: beat 1
• Movement 2: the “and” after 1
• Movement 3: beat 2
• Movement 4: beat 3
• Movement 5: the “and” after 3
• Movement 6: beat 4

Keep the underlying pulse of 1, 2, 3, 4 steady. The “and” falls halfway between the numbered beats. Do not spread the six movements evenly across six beats.

Say “1 and 2, 3 and 4” before adding the footwork. Hear the two groups first. The movement numbers help you remember the order; the musical counts tell you when each movement happens.

Follow the pattern in the video

Choose a recognizable starting position and follow one complete circle back to that position. Use the same reference point when you replay the clip.

On one viewing, follow the feet. On the next, watch how the hands change support as the feet move. Then watch both together at the transition you find confusing.

Use the demonstration for the movement path. The rhythm list above tells you when to move; it is not a written left-foot, right-foot or hand-placement sequence.

Pay attention to the hand support

Watch FloMaster’s raised palms and how he switches hand support. Your hands and arms help support your body as the feet move, so those changes deserve attention too.

Use comfortable, stable support. Do not force weight onto your fingertips to copy a hand position. If you are unsure how to support the transition, have your setup checked before repeating it.

Try one focused practice

Start with the count: “1 and 2, 3 and 4.” Once you can keep that rhythm clear, use it with the movement pattern you are learning from the demonstration.

Record a short attempt with your hands, feet and whole body in view. Check one thing at a time:

• Order: Did I remember which movement came next?
• Rhythm: Did my six movements fit “1 and 2, 3 and 4”?
• Connection: Where did I pause or lose the flow?

If the order is unclear, replay a shorter section. If the rhythm is unclear, say the counts again before another attempt. If a hand change feels unstable, get that transition checked rather than trying to push through it faster.

6 Step questions

Are “6 Step” and “six step” the same move?

Yes. In breaking, those are two ways of writing the same name.

Does the 6 Step take six beats?

The version I teach uses six movements in four beats: “1 and 2, 3 and 4.” Counting the movements from one to six is useful for remembering their order, but those numbers are not the musical timing.

How long does it take to learn?

There is no single timeline for everyone. Check whether you can remember the order, keep the rhythm clear and connect the transitions. Work on the part that needs attention rather than rushing toward a deadline.

Get feedback on your 6 Step

If you can identify where the pattern breaks down but cannot see why, I can help you work out what to practice next. I offer private dance instruction for adults 18 and older, including beginners.

Book a free 30-minute phone consultation to talk about your goals and find a starting point.