by Hal Erickson
synopsis
The first major breakdancing film, Breakin' stars Lucinda Dickey as a dancing student who dislikes the hidebound regimen of her demanding teacher. She breaks free from terpischorean tradition when she befriends a bunch of street kids devoted to breakdancing. Within a year of its release, Breakin' spawned a sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
characteristics
- Street-performers
- Rebel
- Success Is The Best Revenge
- Unlikely Friendships
- Waitress
- Waiter/waitress
- Friend
- Dancer's Life
- Breakdancing
- Breakdancer
- Competition
- Competitor
