Get ready to groove as we break down the most electrifying breakdancing moments in cinema history! From street performances to epic battles, we're showcasing the most jaw-dropping dance sequences that brought b-boying to the big screen.
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the greatest live-action
00:12film scenes that feature breakdancing.
00:19Number 10.
00:20Street Performance – Flashdance
00:29Known as a seminal film from the 1980s, Flashdance features all kinds of energetic choreographies.
00:35Working-class hero Alex Owens dreams of moving from welding to dance.
00:39With the movie embracing everything from ballet to breakdancing, this scene spotlights the
00:43diversity of styles.
00:45Owens spots a group tearing it up outside, and is clearly taken with the performers.
00:50The lighthearted routine champions the artistic trends of the time.
00:54It's also a moment that inspires the character even further, with her audition later incorporating
00:58some awesome moves.
01:06Plus the entire thing also brings out the casual and joyful nature of the art form.
01:17Number 9.
01:19Outdoor Dance Class – Honey
01:21Not all the best performers train in a studio.
01:24With this scene from Honey, the title character runs into some extraordinary breakdancers
01:28outdoors.
01:35Needless to say, they more than deliver with their undisputed talents.
01:39Along with some clear swagger, Benny and his cohort show Honey that there's fantastic work
01:43being done on the street.
01:45The slick moves wow her, with the instructor offering the kids an invitation to her class.
01:57While this scene features some great breakdancing, it also tries to cross the divide between
02:01formal training and raw talent.
02:04The results are one unforgettable part of an entertaining dance movie.
02:14Number 8.
02:15The Big Finish – Wild Style
02:22In the earlier days of rap and breakdancing, movies like Wild Style served as a time capsule.
02:27The film includes all kinds of artists, emcees, and b-boys that come together to show off
02:32their abilities.
02:34The finale allows many of them to excel, providing more than a few chances to excite the audience.
02:45These breakdancers are part of an amazing event, highlighting their connection to hip-hop
02:49culture.
02:50Celebrating music through motion, this moment gives us all the thrills we could want from
02:54wonderful choreography.
02:56It's a historical document with as many power moves as influential figures, like the Rock
03:00Steady Crew.
03:02What more could you want?
03:08Number 7.
03:09Tyler and Nora's Routine – Step Up
03:25In the first Step Up movie, breakdancing blends other dance styles.
03:29This is especially clear in the exciting ending.
03:32While Nora Clark has more traditional and ballet-based choreo, Tyler Gage busts out
03:36his hip-hop influences.
03:45The end sequence finds a way to allow for both bold movements and intimate moments.
03:49After offering up a romantic interlude, the characters transition into a section with
03:53more lively breakdancing.
03:57There's enough here to satisfy all kinds of music and dance lovers.
04:05Along with some killer lifts, the dynamic choreography celebrates the skills needed
04:09to pull off this kind of grooving.
04:22Number 6.
04:23Breaking It to the Streets – Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo
04:30Released in the same year as the original, Breakin' 2 tries its best to create more
04:34musical set pieces.
04:36This includes a scene where a parade of people dance through the streets.
04:39With a carefree attitude, it's a positive tribute to breakdancing that brings together
04:43an entire community of artists.
04:54We get to watch dancers of all ages break out their favorite moves.
04:58Along the way, the cast and extras create a fun-filled atmosphere that we wish we could
05:02join.
05:03Regardless of how you feel about the larger film, this sequence from Breakin' 2 Electric
05:07Boogaloo lets b-boys and b-girls shine with or without a stage.
05:17Number 5.
05:19Last Battle – You Got Served
05:29For all of the spectacular breakdancing in You Got Served, it saves its best visuals
05:33for last.
05:34As the two teams battle it out in the final, they unleash amazing choreo on each other.
05:47We're talking cool spins, acrobatic flips, and other moves showcasing their strength.
05:52Each group dishes out their finest poses and finishers.
05:55Some even make themselves look like they're moving in slow motion.
06:06In the end, these miraculous moves give David and Elgin's squad the advantage.
06:10The heroes have a chance to properly serve their opponents, and we get a true rhythmic
06:14treat.
06:22Number 4.
06:23Competition – Step Up 3D
06:35Near the end of this fun sequel, the skilled pirates come up against the fearsome samurai.
06:39The climactic battle combines the best of the Step Up franchise into one showstopper
06:44after another.
06:45We watch as breakdancers assemble in highly technical routines.
06:49With perfect timing and synchronization, they make it all look effortless.
06:53The camera puts the groups on notice with everything from robotic movements to lightning
06:57quick reflexes.
07:07There's also some notable outfits to punctuate the dancers' hard work.
07:11By the time they reach the final flourish, we're exhausted by the sheer amount of talent
07:16on display.
07:27Number 3.
07:28Finale – Beat Street
07:39Pulling out all of the stops, Beat Street culminates in an action-packed ending.
07:43We're talking about all kinds of breakdancers doing headspins and impressive moves.
07:48It goes without saying, but it's exciting to see this much talent on display.
07:58That's saying nothing of the gospel choir, which only livens things up more.
08:02Soon, most of the ensemble crowds the stage in a sign of musical solidarity.
08:07This finale definitely doesn't skimp on the production values or the dedicated performances.
08:12They're taking in the sights, and we love it.
08:15We just wish we could jump through the screen to see it all in person.
08:24Number 2.
08:25Broom Dance – Break-In
08:26It's one of the most famous breakdancing movies, with great numbers like the thrilling
08:36finale.
08:37Earlier in the film, Break-In showcases the work of performers like Boogaloo Shrimp.
08:41As Turbo, he does an iconic routine with a broom.
08:50The solo sequence provides more than a few chances to show off.
08:53It's bursting with creativity, giving Shrimp a chance to entertain and wow audiences with
08:58his brilliance.
09:06He manipulates the object and performs maneuvers that aren't for the faint of heart.
09:10The breakdancer delivers mind-bending moves, making you wonder if he can bend the laws
09:14of physics.
09:39Number 1.
09:40Rain Dance – Step Up To The Streets
09:51If you think regular breakdancing is hard, try doing it in the rain.
09:54The result is this wet routine, which really takes things to the next level.
10:08The addition of carefully placed lights gives the sequence extra flair, too.
10:12Not worried about the weather, the dancers put their bodies on the line to entertain
10:16us.
10:17The puddles only enhance their unbelievable movements.
10:29With their feet splashing and gliding through slick terrain in this stylish scene, they
10:33never fail to entertain.
10:35You might be asking yourself how they pull off so many breathtaking moves without slipping.
10:39We are, too.
10:51Did we forget another incredible breakdancing scene?
10:54Let us know in the comments below.
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