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Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo is a 1984 comedy-drama musical film that is a sequel to the 1984 film Breakin'. The film stars Lucinda Dickey as Kelly, Adolfo Shabba-Doo Quinones as Ozone, and Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers as Turbo. The cast also includes Sabrina Garcia, Susie Coelho, and John Christy Ewing. The plot of the film revolves around Kelly, a jazz dancer who, disappointed with her small part in a show, quits and returns home. She teams up with her street dancer friends, Ozone and Turbo, to put on a break-dancing show to save a community center, despite her father's disapproval. While the film received mostly negative reviews from critics, it was a commercial success, grossing more than three times its budget.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Musical |
| IMDb Rating | 5.2 |
| Gross Earnings | $15.1 million |
| Cast Members | Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones, Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers, Susie Coelho, Sabrina Garcia, John Christy Ewing |
| Crew Members | Ollie E. Brown, Paula Erickson, Craig Harris, Russ Regan, Connie Barzaghi, Chris Clark, Joe 'Stinky' Killian, Thomas M. Krigbaum, Joel Renfro, Charlie Rothstein, Wenden K. Baldwin |
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What You'll Learn
Lucinda Dickey as Kelly
Lucinda Dickey portrayed Kelly, aka Special K, in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. Dickey's character is a jazz dancer who, disappointed with her small part in the chorus line of a Los Angeles show, quits and returns home. Kelly's father, Mr. Bennett (John Christy Ewing), disapproves of her friendship with street dancers Ozone (Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones) and Turbo (Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers) and wants her to pursue an opportunity to perform in Paris.
Ignoring her father's wishes, Kelly teams up with her friends for a break-dancing benefit show to save an endangered community centre. Kelly is described as a rich girl grappling with significant decisions about her career and love life. Her dancing skills have improved since the first film, and she is considered attractive.
In addition to Breakin' and its sequel, Lucinda Dickey is also known for her roles in Grease 2 and Ninja III: The Domination, where she played a woman possessed by the evil spirit of a ninja assassin. Dickey began dancing at the age of four and majored in dance at Kansas State University. She competed in the Miss Kansas pageant and won the talent division, finishing as the third runner-up. After moving to Los Angeles, she won a dance scholarship with the Dupree Dance Academy and later auditioned for Grease 2, landing a role as one of the film's lead dancers.
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Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones as Ozone
Adolfo Shabba-Doo Quinones, born Adolfo Gordon Quinones, portrayed the character of Ozone in the 1984 film Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. Quinones was an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director. He was also one of the founders of the dance style known as locking.
In Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, Ozone is a street dancer and a friend of the main character, Kelly (Lucinda Dickey). Kelly's father disapproves of her friendship with Ozone and Turbo (Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers) and wants her to pursue an opportunity to perform in Paris. However, Kelly teams up with her friends for a break-dancing benefit show to save an endangered community centre.
Adolfo Quinones first rose to prominence as a member of the dance group The Lockers, which he joined after changing his street name to Shabba-Doo. With The Lockers, he opened for Frank Sinatra at Carnegie Hall and presented a Grammy award with Aretha Franklin. He also became one of the founders of the dance style commonly known as locking.
Following his time with The Lockers, Shabba-Doo went on to pursue a career in acting and dancing. He appeared in the 1984 film Breakin', playing the role of Ozone, and reprised his role in the film's sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. He also appeared in other films and television shows, including Rave - Dancing to a Different Beat, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Married... with Children, Miami Vice, What's Happening!!, Saturday Night Live, and Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure.
In addition to his acting and dancing career, Shabba-Doo also worked as a choreographer for singers such as Lionel Richie, Madonna, and Luther Vandross. He is remembered as a cultural icon who left a lasting impact on the world of dance and entertainment.
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Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers as Turbo
Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers plays the role of Turbo in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. The 1984 film is a sequel to the original Breakin', released the same year, in which Chambers also starred as Turbo.
In Breakin' 2, Turbo, Kelly (Lucinda Dickey), and Ozone (Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quinones) have finished a short run of their musical "Street People". When the trio goes their separate ways, Kelly is dissatisfied with her role in the chorus line of a Los Angeles show and quits. She returns home, where her father disapproves of her friendship with street dancers Turbo and Ozone, and wants her to pursue an opportunity to perform in Paris. Kelly ignores her father's wishes and teams up with her friends for a break-dancing benefit show to save an endangered community centre.
Turbo is described as "fun and likeable" with the best dance moves. In one scene, he dances all around a room, spinning under a skylight, creating an illusion. One IMDb reviewer said Chambers was "phenomenal" and "the best in his craft", shining in both this film and its predecessor.
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo received mostly negative reviews from critics. However, it grossed a total of $15.1 million—more than three times its budget—and the title track "Electric Boogaloo" reached #45 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Susie Coelho as Kelly's rival
Susie Coelho, the ex-wife of singer Sonny Bono, played Kelly's rival, Rhonda, in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. Coelho's character goes up against Kelly (Lucinda Dickey), who has returned from the first film, along with her friends Ozone (Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones) and Turbo (Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers).
In the film, Kelly, a jazz dancer, quits the chorus line of a Los Angeles show and returns home, where her father disapproves of her friendship with street dancers Ozone and Turbo. Kelly's father wants her to pursue an opportunity to perform in Paris, but she teams up with her friends for a break-dancing benefit show to save a community centre from demolition.
While the film received mostly negative reviews, Coelho's attractiveness was noted by IMDB reviewers, along with that of her co-stars. The film's dancing, clothes, and enjoyable, mindless entertainment value were also praised by some.
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo is a sequel to the 1984 film Breakin', and was released the same year. The film grossed $2,921,030 in its first five days, playing in 717 theatres across the US and Canada.
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John Christy Ewing as Kelly's father
John Christy Ewing, who played Kelly's father, Mr Bennett, in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, was born on 12 May 1937 in the USA. He is an actor, known for his roles in My Favorite Year (1982), Lou Grant (1977) and Divorce, Ewing Style (1980). In Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, his character disapproves of his daughter Kelly's friendship with street dancers Ozone (Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones) and Turbo (Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers). Mr Bennett encourages Kelly to pursue an opportunity to perform in Paris, but she ignores his wishes and teams up with her friends for a break-dancing benefit show to save an endangered community centre.
In one scene, Mr Bennett expresses his disappointment in Kelly's choices, including her decision to take a break from her life in the theatre and her relationships. Kelly defends her choices, stating that dance is her life and that she doesn't share her father's preference for a young lawyer she had previously dated. Mrs Bennett tries to appease her husband by pointing out that their daughter is no longer spending time with "those street people". Mr Bennett remains steadfast in his disapproval of Kelly's lifestyle and pride in his own social status.
John Christy Ewing's portrayal of Kelly's father captures the tension between a parent's expectations and their child's pursuit of their passions. The character's dialogue reflects a classist and judgemental attitude towards street dancing and the people associated with that culture. This dynamic adds depth to the film's light-hearted plot and showcases the actors' ability to convey complex family relationships within the context of a dance-focused narrative.
The character of Mr Bennett serves as a foil to the carefree and rebellious nature of the film's main characters, providing a source of conflict and emotional depth to the story. While the film received mixed reviews, with criticism aimed at the acting and plot, John Christy Ewing's performance as Kelly's father contributed to the film's exploration of themes such as family dynamics, classism, and following your dreams.
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Frequently asked questions
Lucinda Dickey plays the role of Kelly in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers plays the role of Turbo in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones plays the role of Ozone in Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
