Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) - Filming Locations Part 1

Historical Production & Location Reference

Production & Preservation Note: The neighborhood where Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo filmed this scene was originally developed in the 1920s. All of the houses on the 2700 block of Guirado Street seen in the movie are still standing today.

The Plot

Due to the success of the movie Breakin' released early in 1984, the producers rushed a sequel into production. Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was released later that year. The plot is simple: The neighborhood community center is threatened by a developer and the breakdancers come together to raise $200,000 in order to buy the property.

Matching Up The Filming Locations

This scene from Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was filmed in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles at the corner of Guirado Street and Orme Avenue. Several homes on the 2700 block of Guirado Street show up in this scene:

• 2751 Guirado Street built in 1923
• 2732 Guirado Street built in 1924
• 2733 Guirado Street, built in 1941

Each of these homes retain much of their original, historic architectural style, with minimal alterations through the decades.

More Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo Filming Locations Here!

Due to the extensive amount of on location filming in this movie, there are FOUR Quick Preview Videos of the filming locations. You can watch each of them here:

Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo - Quick Preview Filming Locations Video #2

Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo - Quick Preview Filming Locations Video #3

Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo - Quick Preview Filming Locations Video #4

More Breakin' Filming Locations Here!

The predecessor to this movie was Breakin' - released just a few months earlier in 1984. You can view the East Hollywood filming location from Turbo's Broom Dance Scene here:

Breakin' - Turbo's Broom Dance Scene