"Top 20 Breakdance Moves is a refreshing how-to-dance video that demonstrates some of the most popular and well-known hip-hop / breakdancing moves. The reason why this video is refreshing and unlike other how-to-dance videos is that the instructor "Ace" really spends a great deal of time breaking down each movement so one can really get an understanding. There's a lot of emphasis on the fundamental movements needed to perform the moves which makes it stand out from other dance videos. = HOWEVER, the best thing about this video is the entertainment aspect. I guarantee will you not stop laughing while you're trying to learn the moves. Ace presents each lesson with different characterizations that keeps things from ever getting boring. This video is so entertaining you could simply watch it straight through..."
"Top 20 Breakdance Moves" was a holiday gift for a friend. I had so much fun when she invited me over to learn some moves that I couldn't help but buy the DVD for myself! Not only is Ace hilarious, his steps helped me to be the bgirl I've always wanted to be...with confidence!!! And I haven't stopped doing the Harlem Shake since!! I also checked out Ace's website. I've become a HUGE fan...Can't wait for the next video!
"Top 20 Breakdance Moves" is fantastic! The video is both incredibly instructive and exceptionally entertaining. "Ace", employing several hilarious characters, dissects each dance move into easy to follow steps. Even the biggest dancing maladroit will learn how to become a BBoy (or BGirl) with the help of Ace's breakin expertise!
Ace is fantastic. If you master these moves, you will entertain the people around you as well as yourself, as that is what he does in the dvd. Not only did I learn some sweet moves, but I laughed my ayss off. Buy the movie because you will be happy you did, and you will probably also wish the creators were your homies. Hottt.
The best thing about this video is that it's not boring. You learn so much and ACE really keeps you interested. Most instructional videos put you to sleep or you lose attention but the way this video was cut keeps you watching it over and over. It's refreshing to see a new approach to dance instruction. Best part is, you really learn! And ACE is an amazing teacher!
Man, where to begin. The super random style of cuts (you have to see the video to understand), the 20+ dance moves included, the fact that every lesson is done in character, the music, the cool lesson selector that shows you every video, the TYPEWRITER! (inside joke). I have NEVER seen a video like this, dance or otherwise. This guy should be in movies, he is so funny and versatile and wow, I've never seen a white guy dance like that. 5 stars.
The guys of Elastic Illusion are massively talented! This video took me back to a very happy place, a simpler time, where dancing was everything. I enjoyed the ride. Funny, smart and well executed, I'd recommend Top 20 Breakdance Moves to anyone with a sense of humor and a love for urban dance. LOVED IT!!!
The instructor "Ace" is very, very funny. I can watch this video over and over and still laugh. He also breaks down the moves very slowly so you can actually learn the moves. Most "learn dance" videos require one to watch the moves over and over so I can't over emphasize how great it is to laugh while learning the moves. As for some reviews the criticize this DVD as not being "true breakdance" moves. I'm a Bboy and I would would agree that most would consider only about 5 of the moves taught as "breakdance moves" and the other 15 as "party dances." But so what? Many breakers can use a few more "dancey" moves to mix in with their "power moves." This is a great DVD and emphasizes one of the most important aspects of dance. That it should be fun. The only criticism I have of this video is that it would have been useful to be able to loop the same move over and over without rewinding.
You'll learn the fine points of tons of moves off this video. The attitude is hilarious, the characters reveal Ace has an impressively sharp eye for the nuances that provide the flavor missing from moves on other dvds. Ace spends some focussed time on one or two more technical moves which i wasn't as interested in committing to. I usually just skip those segments, except to simply watch the *gold* Ace (Michael) Jackson material. But when i want to master those specialist moves this is definitely the dvd i would use. You can feel these guys love what they're doing! I've now got the elastic illusion robot dvd (after initially saying robot's not my thing) on its way, and hanging out for the pop-locking dvd to be released.
Media Exposure and Accomplishments:
- Breakdancedvd was featured on a EpicFu. Click the pic to watch the episode!
- Featured in the documentary "Run Granny Run":
- Askmen.com’s top 10 worst dance moves:
- Shiver Production presents the British TV special “Best Ever Worst Dance Moments”:
- Moonwalk video receives 1.3 million views before being taking down by Dick Clark Productions.
