Break'n Reality

Break'n Reality is an engaging, boundary-pushing reality show which was broadcast on Red Bull TV from 2012 to 2014. The series was designed not only to entertain, but also to explore the intricate world of breakdancing, a street dance style that emerged from hip-hop culture in the United States.

Life, passion, and dynamic energy are at the heart of Break'n Reality. The series is an enigmatic mix of reality television and documentary, opened up to the world’s breakdancing scene – its intermingled glory, grit, and heart. Over three seasons, the show invites viewers to journey across the world with some of the greatest breakdancers, or 'b-boys' as they are known within the culture.

The series follows the lives of three breakdancers in particular: Roxrite (Omar Delgado), Neguin (Fabiano Carvalho Lopes), and Lilou (Ali Ramdani). Each of these remarkably talented individuals is heralded within the breakdancing world – they hold titles ranging from world champion to multiple Red Bull BC One All Star winners. Despite their shared passion for breakdancing, each of them comes from a vastly different background and has a unique personal story.

Roxrite hails from Mexico but is based in San Francisco, USA. Known for his precise, technical skills and dynamism in the dance, he conveys a deep respect and unwavering dedication for the art form throughout the series. Neguin, on the other hand, emerged from the favelas of Brazil to become a powerful force in the breakdancing world, blending capoeira and contemporary dance moves with breakdancing to create a unique flair. Lilou, an Algerian-French b-boy, is celebrated for his playful yet intense style. A two-time winner of the Red Bull BC One competition, he showcases his determination and persistence across the seasons.

Throughout the course of Break'n Reality, Roxrite, Neguin, and Lilou offer a personal and deeply humanizing glimpse into the demanding world of breakdancing, providing their insights on everything from their motivations for dancing to their struggles and successes. The show digs deep into the rhythms and roots of their lives, chronicling their travels, competitions, training sessions, and giving intimate access to their hopes, fears, triumphs, and failures.

One of the standout elements of Break'n Reality is its powerful visual storytelling. The spectator is taken on a journey around the world, to locations as diverse as France, the USA, Brazil, Algeria, and many more. The dance sequences are compelling, offering a vibrant banquet of acrobatics, footwork, freezes, and spins. Equally gripping is the camera’s in-depth exploration of the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the dancers' home cities, showcasing the rich and diverse settings that exist as the backdrop to their dance lives.

Break'n Reality also delves into the social and cultural dimensions of breakdancing scene. It tackles issues of identity, creativity, and expression within the b-boy subculture, shedding light on the interplay between art and life. The series also offers a close look at the significance of dance battles, with their interweaved elements of competition, respect, and community, and the challenges and rewards of international competition level.

The series is infused with a high energy and striking vibrance, not just in the dance sequences but in its soundscape too. With soundtracks drawn from various genres including Hip Hop, Funk, and Electronic, the music further captures the mood and soul of each scene, adding an extra dimension to the storytelling.

Overall, Break'n Reality is a fascinating exploration of breakdance culture, told through the eyes of those at its very heart. It offers not just entertainment to dance enthusiasts, but an engaging portrait of dedicated athletes, their struggles and victories, their travel and relationships; an intricate reality that exists behind the raw, beat-fueled world of breakdance battles. It stands as an invigorating tribute to the cultural, artistic, and deeply personal dimensions of breakdancing, captured through three of the world's best b-boys' unique stories.