windmill

Definition

A breakdancing move in which the dancer spins horizontally on their back while rotating their body around the vertical axis of their spine, creating a pinwheel effect. It's considered one of the most visually impressive and difficult moves in breaking.

Example Usage

The crowd erupted when the b-boy launched into a flawless windmill that spanned the length of the cardboard.

Origin

Developed in the early 1980s breakdancing scene, the windmill became a signature move that defined advanced breaking skills.

Fun Fact

Windmills require significant upper body strength and practice to execute safely, and variations include the backspin and the headstand windmill.

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