Aerialists Try to Keep Up with Breakdancers | SELF

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  • We challenged a group of skilled Aerialists to try to keep up with pro Breakers. Jordan, Kristin and Casey teach aerial artists Lydia, Kelly, Shannon the basics of breaking; from top rock and bottom rock to power moves and freezing. Watch as the aerialist analyze the similarities and differences between the two practices, and do their best to keep up with these talented breaker instructors.
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  • @GlaciesYin
    @GlaciesYin ปีที่แล้ว +421

    The people behind finding the two compatible activities for this "try to keep up" series must be doing a lot of good background research. It is incredible how these people tend to have a good foundation in similar areas so they can advance through the levels in one session to create such cool videos!

    • @BijinMCMXC
      @BijinMCMXC ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Yeah, they clearly put a lot of thought into finding the most compatible, yet opposite disciplines and I really enjoy watching it.

    • @MikkoRantalainen
      @MikkoRantalainen ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@BijinMCMXC I agree. It appears that the team has good understanding the muscle groups you need and combining athletes with similar muscle strength but different technique allows fast progress with proper teachers.

    • @grutarg2938
      @grutarg2938 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      They also really set up a space of respect and encouragement. It's not a competition of whose sport is "better" or "harder". It's about learning and trying new things.

    • @dinospumoni5611
      @dinospumoni5611 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      idk i feel like there's nearly zero crossover between these two diisciplines lol
      still great stuff

  • @theaerialmermaid
    @theaerialmermaid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1013

    It was so much fun and I definitely want to take some breaking classes, I need some style!!!

    • @giocondakisses
      @giocondakisses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      That looks great, you did awesome, and your voice on video sounds like you should be recording audio books

    • @blackmagickdancer2282
      @blackmagickdancer2282 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you put it all together... I said she's going to be a breaker!!! it seemed like it came natural to you! I loved it!

  • @Prismaticist
    @Prismaticist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +693

    i love this idea of air vs. ground, such an interesting challenge. the aerialists did fantastic and the breakers were amazing teachers! very cool video

  • @linodior2649
    @linodior2649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    can't wait for the other guys to do aerial

  • @Vandalynn
    @Vandalynn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    I think the girl with the curly hair did the best overall. I'd love to see her do other freezes. The redhead is really good at top rock though.

  • @Jswift703
    @Jswift703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Thank you for having us!

    • @dr.sammypryor
      @dr.sammypryor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I enjoyed watching you do aerialist moves!

  • @mindaruggles7737
    @mindaruggles7737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    Lydia and the ladies did so well! The breakers were really good instructors, too. They made something pretty daunting very accessible.

  • @ireallyreallyhategoogle
    @ireallyreallyhategoogle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    Shannon did really well. Her instructor having had her practice the croc on the ground seems to have helped her adapt to breaking more easily than the other two.
    I didn't know much about breaking before watching this, but it seems to me that the shorter you are, the easier it is. Am i wrong?

    • @ruevr6753
      @ruevr6753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I feel like it may be more of a comfortability and commitment factor. I know when I'm breakdancing, if I have both of those down and I'm dealing the music, I look way better than otherwise.

    • @carbonsteelmaniac652
      @carbonsteelmaniac652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      There is a lot of factors besides body size that has their pros and cons. You can be short and stubby but doesn’t mean you can do Breakin ( like bboy dummy). As long as have the flexibility, strength, and range of motion you can get a lot of the techniques pretty easily.
      Ps. Check out bboy Morris, Wing, and bgirl carlota, they have long limbs which gave them beautiful dance line.

    • @KL-kx1pl
      @KL-kx1pl ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, this is true for a lot of dances though. There also advantages to being tall as well.

  • @bijly6015
    @bijly6015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Shannon was actually very good at it, she wasn’t afraid to go all in!

  • @nat5342
    @nat5342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    it's style 🥰 it's swag ✨it's steez 🧚‍♀️

  • @ohh9079
    @ohh9079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    I love these series. It always gives some sort of satisfaction

    • @dr.sammypryor
      @dr.sammypryor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      me too. It is so fun to watch to see these people do so good!

  • @slumptydumpty3058
    @slumptydumpty3058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    I find it so interesting they call it the Bottom Rock on the West Side. In the Midwest we call it footwork. Great video, the ladies did really well learning all of that so quick. Love how at the end, their style came thru and showed they got the BGirl power in them.

    • @latonyanewsome0
      @latonyanewsome0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was thinking that same thing!

    • @davidhector8664
      @davidhector8664 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@latonyanewsome0 I always heard footwork or down rock. This is my first time hearing bottom rock

    • @forgames9720
      @forgames9720 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah I’m on the west side and we call it footwork here too, I think it’s just their area maybe?

    • @ethansharer
      @ethansharer ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been breaking for over 15 years and have literally never heard the term bottom rock said by anyone - this just seems like incorrect terminology

    • @rashaunellis1339
      @rashaunellis1339 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ethansharerfirst time hearing it too haha

  • @spicyramen2790
    @spicyramen2790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Respect to all these athletes for being so humble.

  • @Ermude10
    @Ermude10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Something that I keep thinking of after watching these videos is how much speciality is "overrated". I say overrated not in the sense that it's not valuable and shouldn't be pursued, but rather that in society we often value speciality above breadth. But I think these videos show just how much you benefit in other areas by being good at something close or somewhat close to it already. And by extension, working and developing in adjacent areas will also help you in your speciality if you have one.

  • @kellymaryanski
    @kellymaryanski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This was a lot of fun to be a part of!

  • @heavnxbound
    @heavnxbound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    "People who say that horseback riding is easy and the horse does everything try to keep up with equestrians." Would be an interesting video, haha.

    • @seanaepley3180
      @seanaepley3180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      I feel like equestrians and motocross would be a cool one. Might be too dangerous though.

    • @Old_meg
      @Old_meg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It would be a bloodbath lol

  • @PrincessOfTheYew
    @PrincessOfTheYew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I"m obsessed with this series

  • @xXPazifistaXx
    @xXPazifistaXx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love this series! watching professionals take on a foreign profession is so cool to see. The respect they have for each other and the technique they bring into this its just something very enjoyable to see!

  • @eekandri
    @eekandri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Omg!! Having the aerialists do the routine as a trio was AMAZING!! I laughed in happiness for them haha. I've been doing aerial for 7 months and breaking would have been so difficult for me!! I have limited hip mobility. It would be so interesting to have YOGIS try break dancing. I think they definitely have the strength and compression down, but like aerial, the cardio aspect would be difficult as well as the faster footwork.

    • @mariebourgot4949
      @mariebourgot4949 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are different kind of yoga, it's not always slow at all. Yoga can definitively include cardio and go fast.

  • @felixhenson9926
    @felixhenson9926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You know i love the lessons and seeing the unfamiliar athletes learn but i really would love to see those in their own field do like a performance too? like not just clips but a full thing.

  • @ddot9566
    @ddot9566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    I liked the little bit of history we got about Breaking. I wish they had included some Black breakers since it's their style of dance. I thought the aerialists had such a great attitude. As someone who has no swag, breaking would absolutely terrify me. They had such great energy about it. I was rooting for them the whole way.
    The end routine was really good. They were so in-sync with each other after only a day of practice. Shannon looked the best. She really got the concept of the movements. Lydia was so cute. I felt her nerves like they were my own, but she was rocking on that freeze. Kelly was a darling. Her ending pose after blowing the freeze was everything. Everyone was amazing!

    • @Moon_Puff
      @Moon_Puff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      It wasn't just Black but also Puerto Ricans who started it. But I do see what you're saying. Although I think this is fine, as it's not exactly an exposè on breakdancing. For example if they were trying Irish step, I wouldn't expect there to be an Irish instructor. And breaking became very important to Asian culture too, especially the youth and Asian-Americans.

    • @izzayfalls2168
      @izzayfalls2168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Moon_Puff well said

    • @eekandri
      @eekandri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would have walked out with Lydia lol

    • @borncritical4801
      @borncritical4801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dance is universal. It belongs to everyone.

    • @ddot9566
      @ddot9566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@borncritical4801 Dance is universal in that movement to music can connect us all. It doesn't belong to everyone though. All dance is not the same. There are many dances that have spiritual significance to those who created it and practice it. It can be a form a worship, storytelling, or cultural unity. Irish dancing means something special to Irish people. The hula is a religious dance to the people of Hawaii. Anyone can learn and appreciate any dance style, but it doesn't belong to them.
      It is a sign of appreciation and respect to acknowledge the origins of dance and the meaning behind its creation. The breakdancers featured here gave that respect and awareness to this dance style. To have Black dancers would have been even more awesome.

  • @thegarbageman3491
    @thegarbageman3491 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s style it’s swag it’s steeze

  • @sh0tym370
    @sh0tym370 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I have been breaking for more than 20 years and I love to see the basics being taught. This was cool. Nice👌🏽

  • @emiilyshe
    @emiilyshe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Such an adorable video! While it was difficult, they were clearly having fun!

  • @yamasyc9508
    @yamasyc9508 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As a breaker myself I am really happy to see these type of videos that gives breaking its proper recognition
    Thanks guys
    P.S It's not bottom rock it's called footwork I never heard the term "Bottom Rock" before

    • @TCKPROINC
      @TCKPROINC ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, footwork, never heard anyone call it bottom rock

  • @nekohanyougirl
    @nekohanyougirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As someone who always wanted to learn breaking as a kid and is now doing aerial I LOVE THIS!!

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    LYDIA, KELLY, AND SHANNON ALL DID A GREAT JOB BREAKING!

  • @shirleycarvajal193
    @shirleycarvajal193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This was soo fun too watch, can't wait for the breakers to try aerial!

  • @tonyabbsmuscleworkout254
    @tonyabbsmuscleworkout254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is great. Amazing you can bring these people together to compare!

  • @briannadau
    @briannadau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This series is just the best

  • @dancetx
    @dancetx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    So fun to watch, I've just learned the baby freeze on my bed

  • @hanako_0319
    @hanako_0319 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really enjoyed watching this video! There's not much Breaking content on TH-cam, so I'm happy whenever I find something new. I'm a B-girl since almost 9 months by now and I just gotta say: Respect! Their experience in Aerial Arts really did help them a lot. I remember how my beginnings looked like and honestly, I'd say I'm more advanced in terms of variety, because I've got a whole catalog of moves down already. But I usually don't get to practice with music, so I struggle a lot with staying on beat. I've choreographed a set out of my best moves recently and tried staying on beat to my breakbeat, but it didn't really go well. I could easily do it when I practiced the counts, but as soon as I had music... it was over. In the end I had to go over it like 30 times until I got through the set without crashing or being off beat. So... they really are a lot more advanced than I am, even after being in this for 9 months. 😅

  • @loriglasgow6864
    @loriglasgow6864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Shannon was really good at breaking!

  • @merrytunes8697
    @merrytunes8697 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great series SELF. Thank you!

  • @lkafjkakjf333
    @lkafjkakjf333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a combo!

  • @overeazy
    @overeazy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    aw i’ve missed these! can’t wait for the next part

  • @chairunnissa2959
    @chairunnissa2959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This looks amazing can't wait for breaker to learn aerialist

  • @lelmdrWHO
    @lelmdrWHO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They were so good by the end!! I would have never been able to put it all togethter

  • @esthervolkening3568
    @esthervolkening3568 ปีที่แล้ว

    All of them did so well I think they looked amazing!

  • @tanylok36
    @tanylok36 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it!! Absolutely fantastic!

  • @Makiyavel
    @Makiyavel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this series!

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THEY DID A GREAT JOB!

  • @jonrenicus1832
    @jonrenicus1832 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was fun to watch. Good job all.

  • @mena94x3
    @mena94x3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job ladies!! That was so much fun!!

  • @EayuProuxm
    @EayuProuxm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Loved this ep. Can't wait to see breakdancers try aerial

  • @TequilaPrincessMx
    @TequilaPrincessMx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love to see how 2 discipline so different kinda found common ground, a very elegant, soft and graceful one can find an in between with a sharp, fast and powerful other, loved it!
    Is there one of these switches where one of the parts or both failed miserably? I'd like to see that lol

  • @mslicioussassylips
    @mslicioussassylips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good job ladies!!

  • @rolazael1014
    @rolazael1014 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shannon was amazing, what a Queen

  • @friedeggsounds2654
    @friedeggsounds2654 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    breaking looks so cool! wonderful video

  • @richardyeequee2991
    @richardyeequee2991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She said shes still getting the "clunk clunk" for baby swipes if you hear that tap tap sound, means you are doing it right!

  • @nelaelle8345
    @nelaelle8345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so cool and fun to watch. Loved the exchange 🤩

  • @Anare7
    @Anare7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What amazing athletes! ♥️✨

  • @niasilao
    @niasilao ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this! I used to teach dance at an aerial studio, so this brought back good memories ❤😊

  • @kimwaddell4577
    @kimwaddell4577 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Breakdancing looks so much fun

  • @dr.sammypryor
    @dr.sammypryor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those aerialist were great at breaking!

  • @andnever
    @andnever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Love it but was filmed weirdly... could not see the legs on some of the dances

  • @definitionz
    @definitionz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    More!
    Please

  • @Doconline-natural-cures
    @Doconline-natural-cures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    *Thanks for the helpful and interesting content it is very gratifying that there are still people who think about the health of others*

  • @MMEarlene
    @MMEarlene ปีที่แล้ว

    They are all so cute n happy learning it

  • @solfeinberg437
    @solfeinberg437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Based on my experience playing guitar, I'd say that even if your goal is to to this quickly, it's probably better to break it down super slowly just to learn it, and then try to get it rhythmically super slowly. And then just keep doing it and the speed will come, but not at the expense of precision - missing steps or something.

    • @fakecubed
      @fakecubed ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BREAK DANCERS TO DO AERIALS!

  • @izzayfalls2168
    @izzayfalls2168 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha they looked so cool at the end.

  • @turquoise2833
    @turquoise2833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo🙌🏽!!

  • @alassaneguira58
    @alassaneguira58 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this Video nice comparison between both styles of Dance

  • @Roozyj
    @Roozyj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me: that freeze looks easy! Let's try!
    Also me, 5 seconds later after hurting my hand, chin, knee and guts in some way....

  • @AyaKaraRemix
    @AyaKaraRemix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    so interesting to see breaking broken down step-by-step! consider doing a version of this series with capoeira with another art form!

  • @ozkurrrmizrahi
    @ozkurrrmizrahi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It would be interesting to see breakers do voguing and vice versa. 🥰

  • @adeolaebunlomo
    @adeolaebunlomo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Kim Possible on the end was doing the monster mash

  • @sirliamgalvez5276
    @sirliamgalvez5276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was just in bed comfortable in my hoodie about to sleep until I watched this video and practiced every move shown

  • @808BJJ_Black_Belt
    @808BJJ_Black_Belt ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job 👍

  • @prettyfaerie7
    @prettyfaerie7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this series so much

  • @via-anghelmagahum2586
    @via-anghelmagahum2586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do archers and gun shooters, kickboxing and judo next!

  • @tatid6743
    @tatid6743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lolll im laughing cuz they teach so deadassss. The perfectionism is popping out of everybody haha

  • @Nichoma
    @Nichoma ปีที่แล้ว +4

    25:27 bro just high fived the air, RIP

    • @fatamy8597
      @fatamy8597 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      glad i’m not the only one that caught that 😭😭

  • @tAbeuSs98
    @tAbeuSs98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love Kelly‘s green trousers! Does anyone happen to know the brand?

  • @forgames9720
    @forgames9720 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bottomrock? Interesting first time hearing that, we usually call it footwork here

  • @kpoplover65
    @kpoplover65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:48 ayyy that's my neighborhood! Burnside ave gang gang 🤟 😍

  • @Jaime_Protein_Cannister
    @Jaime_Protein_Cannister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Right breaking has these rehearsed elements , but in the moment it is a bit like Extreme BMX riding, you know which tricks you can do with 100% accuracy and which ones you can do with less. If you fail , you're going to feel it for next week if not longer:)
    I had a tendency of going for the 50/50' on stage which is very bad.
    The Aerialists identified well , that it is about comfort , some of the sickest moves come out of quick thinking after failed move. Freeflow is the ultimate form.

  • @getfitwithnicol
    @getfitwithnicol ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d love to know how y’all prevent any wrist injuries or pain!

  • @dumbwithmilan
    @dumbwithmilan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they did pretty good

  • @gill14bearneza
    @gill14bearneza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've never been this early to your videos 😅

  • @ethansharer
    @ethansharer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    congrats on getting the Bronx right as the place of origin but literally no one calls footwork "bottom rock" in case anyone gets confused

  • @lilliafigueroa1289
    @lilliafigueroa1289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This really makes me want to do go learn how to break lol

  • @manoelvictor1605
    @manoelvictor1605 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would be amazing to see capoeira and breaking

  • @linodior2649
    @linodior2649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    it feels illegal to be this early but here i am

  • @blackmagickdancer2282
    @blackmagickdancer2282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the chick in the leopard print t shirt is gonna end up break dancing watch! lol

  • @firstofall21
    @firstofall21 ปีที่แล้ว

    They actually did quite good for first time

  • @Summon256
    @Summon256 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shannon looks the most natural at this of all 3!

  • @sportstrainer1887
    @sportstrainer1887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good

  • @Fixtheproblemwithgoodpolicy
    @Fixtheproblemwithgoodpolicy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lydia!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @That0therG
    @That0therG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my boy Bboy rex!

  • @David.124
    @David.124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    It should have been poll dancers and aerialist and break dancers and skateboarders (footwork and grabbing your board is similar to using your hands)

    • @alcesfiend2074
      @alcesfiend2074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I think the idea is that it's a fun juxtaposition, because one is all about being on the ground and the other is about being in the air

    • @SobrietyandSolace
      @SobrietyandSolace ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually yes I would love this even if pole dancers are technically aerialists, they are are so often grouped separately but so many transferable skills. But 100% I need to see skateboarders try this

  • @jhu2319
    @jhu2319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The lady with the red hair has excellent potential

  • @lolk7726
    @lolk7726 ปีที่แล้ว

    yahhhhhh

  • @pppppppieeeeeee
    @pppppppieeeeeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥

  • @Aaron-fg1uc
    @Aaron-fg1uc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Get the breakers to try capoeira

  • @anmolshende8382
    @anmolshende8382 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm tricker and i started breaking

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    KRISTIN FARINA IS MY FAVORITE!

  • @ashlewismartin4339
    @ashlewismartin4339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    19:47

  • @kimwaddell4218
    @kimwaddell4218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One style of dance I can't do