Definition
In breakdancing and street dance culture, the flattened cardboard box or piece of cardboard used as a dance floor or mat for performing moves. It provides a smooth surface for spins and footwork while protecting the dancer and the ground.
Example Usage
He laid out his cardboard in the park and started practicing his breaking moves.
Origin
A practical element of street breakdancing culture emerging in the 1970s Bronx, where dancers used available materials to create dance surfaces.
Fun Fact
Portable cardboard became essential equipment for breaking crews, as it allowed them to perform anywhere and was easy to carry between locations.
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