Meaning of break-dancer | Babel Free

Examples

“More obviously than any classical Hollywood musical, Flashdance utilizes the “opera vs. swing” narrative to suggest that ballet is a moribund, effete, and stiff form that has been waiting for a break-dancer to bring it to life and make it relevant.”

“Barbara was a part-Iranian Harley-Davidson-riding rock-chick contralto from Los Angeles; Colm an Irish dancer from Pennsylvania; Stuart an All-American acrobat from Tulsa, Melissa had the voice of Aretha Franklin, Simon was a black break-dancer from Brooklyn and Lucifer was Lucifer.”

“Puma had cinematic presence, and he was a remarkable break-dancer, but when he met Jessica his career was sliding to the bottom of its brief slope of success.”

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