Ticking
- Yao Michael
- Apr 30, 2024
- 1 min read
Ticking Wheel, also known as William Green, from Fresno, California, is credited with developing the iconic dance move called Ticking. Poppin' Pete describe: " Ticking is one of the most difficult move." Achieving a smooth and impressive Ticking move requires not only practice but also significant muscle development. Let us start from the question of "what is Ticking?"
Basic
Here is a extremely clear explanation of the move Ticking.
In conclusion, 'Ticking' is more about short, fast pops that help dancers fit their movements into specific fast beats.
Tips for performing:
For a more impactful visual effect, it's preferable for ticks to follow a specific pattern, such as three connected hand ticks from left to right or three connected hand ticks from down to up.
Move your body. Avoid standing still and only moving your hands with ticks, as it may appear awkward. Instead, incorporate body movements or shakes to synchronize with the music while performing ticking.
Take a look at this Japanese dancer, a really good illustration to dance smart.
Tips for practising:
Avoid practicing ticking continuously for more than 15 minutes as it can strain your muscles. Instead, I recommend integrating ticking practice with your regular speed pop and roll sessions.
Blend ticking elements into the music by purposefully listening to variations in the music and considering how you can incorporate ticking corresponds to the sound effects.
Application from Skeeter Rabbit
A cool example from OG. Let see how he use this element:
There are numerous variation for this element. Use your imagination!
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