While most would give a blank stare when asked what a freeze, headspin and kneespin are, a truly talented breakdancer would not only tell you but show you.

However, the moves are often more difficult to master than they appear.

“It looks like they’re not struggling, but it probably took them a million times to get that move down,” said Kate Morrissey, a sophomore from Kennesaw who has been involved with breakdancing at the University for two years.

The Junkyard Dawgs, the University’s breakdancing club, will continue to entertain students on campus at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Memorial Hall Ballroom.

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for non-students.

Around 16 crews, including dedicated dancers from Atlanta, Tennessee, Florida and even as far away as Texas, are expected to showcase their skills at the competition called Rhythm Factor.

The motivation for travel? The winning crew – comprised of three lucky members – will receive $750 in prize money.

The Junkyard Dawgs are playing host to Rhythm Factor, and although the group will not compete in the bracketed 3-on-3 battles, it will be seen dancing in ciphers – open circles in which anyone who’s brave enough can dance for fun.

Of course, there cannot be dancing without music. Respected DJs Basic from Jacksonville and Ethical from Atlanta will set the stage for the dancers all night.

Even though these competitions are based largely on the improvised art of freestyle, the judging process is more regimented than one might imagine.

The three knowledgeable judges will base their decisions on originality, attitude, staying on beat, hitting specific sounds and mastering tricks.

“A balance between power and style is key,” Morrissey said.

The Breakdancing Club always has made a point of staying dedicated to involvement on campus, participating yearly in Relay for Life, Dance Marathon, halftime volleyball shows, Big Man on Campus, Adult Swim and homecoming activities.

Most of these dancers have grown up dancing or breakdancing and have a passion for it, despite the time-consuming and dangerous aspects of the sport.

“I like the attitude and community involved with it,” Morrissey said. “You get to meet the most interesting and diverse people.”