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Plateauing as a b-boy

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

I am trying to face up to the fact that my b-boying is starting to plateau. That is, I'm not feeling like I'm learning that much that is new anymore, and I don't see any goals that I am working toward to keep me inspired.  Plus I don't think my body can take much more than one more year of this kind of punishment.

In class tonight at PMT Studios I had a good time learning the routine and practicing with the other dancers.  But I wasn't feeling that same electric spark when something I thought I couldn't do suddenly starts coming together.  Like the first time I did a roll back into a shoulder freeze, or a no-hands kip up, or a decent series of swipes. Or even the thrill of performing before a crowd.

Pavan my teacher tells me that at this point, there is only so much more I can learn in a class setting. Which is something I know well from lindy hop and other dance forms I've tried to learn. 

The difference is with b-boying there is no real clear path to developing my abilities further that I can see.  Most b-boys learn and develop their craft in the context of a crew, working together on various skills, combinations and choreography.  And most importantly, battling.

That's just not a path that feels right for me, where I'm at in life.  Maybe 15 years ago that would make sense.

Pavan said that maybe I just need to get some other b-boys together and practice together on a weekly basis and see what happens.  That's how crews get started and how b-boys refine their skills.

I don't know if that makes sense for me.  Just feeling kind of lost.

2 thoughts on “Plateauing as a b-boy”

  1. The_Riz says:
    January 21, 2010 at 12:56 am

    Perhaps it’s time to start traveling to B-boy events? I’m sure there has to be some after hours jams” that aren’t straight competition…

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  2. raphael xavier says:
    June 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Having trouble learning anymore is a personal thing. you have to want to do it for yourself. I’ve practiced alone for years and still do. I’m 40 and on top of my game. I inspire myself and i am inspired by others as well which keeps me moving. there is a lot to learn still. your teacher has a lot to do with your growth as well. it’s a tough game to play and if you’re not doing it for you. You’ll be done faster than you can get started.

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