The group trains in secret to compete in an underground, high-stakes dance battle known as "". Dance and Choreography
Before the final battle, the crew rehearses on a moving subway train. Using the poles for support, the dancers execute a routine that utilizes the swinging motion of the carriage. It turned a mundane commute into a kinetic playground.
Skip the plot. Jump to minute 45 (the subway) and minute 75 (the final battle). Watch how the dancers use animation (the "robot") not just as a trick, but as a form of rebellion. Watch how Briana Evigan throws her entire body into a back slide.
The film follows Andie West (played by ), a rebellious street dancer from Baltimore. After her mother passes away, Andie moves in with her strict aunt and family friend, who have little patience for her "dangerous" hobby. When her crew, the 410, abandons her due to her unreliability, Andie finds herself torn between two worlds.