Break Dancer Das Original – Dreher-Vespermann

Break Dancer Das Original: What to expect on the ride

You sit in a gondola that moves as well as the large platform during the ride. As several rotating movements combine, your direction of view keeps changing. One moment you are looking towards the centre, and shortly afterwards towards the outer edge of the ride. The music and the way the ride programme is designed shape the atmosphere. The exact speed can vary from one round to the next. If you are not familiar with how it moves, you can first watch a ride from the side.

The way the gondolas interact is especially exciting on Break Dancer Das Original too. From the outside, their movements cannot be reduced to a single simple circle. This also creates a lively ride experience when you are seated. For people who react quickly to rotational movements, this type of circular ride can be challenging. If you are unsure, ask the staff before boarding.

Break Dancer Das Original: No. 1 technical details

The manufacturer is HUSS from Germany. Ride-Index lists the ride as Break Dance 1, with serial number 1 and year of manufacture 1985. The database lists 16 gondolas with a total of 32 passenger seats. The operator's website records a front width of 19,80 metres, a depth of 21 metres, a height of 11 metres and a connected load of 125 kilowatts. These figures explicitly refer to the first ride. The larger Break Dancer No. 2 belonging to the same operator family has different dimensions and should not be confused with this ride.

History and debut 1985

Break Dancer Das Original made its debut at the Bremen Osterwiese in 1985. The operator family presents it as the first Break Dancer in its history. The technical history lists Dreher-Zarnitz as an earlier operator. Over the decades, the ride has earned a special reputation among fans of classic circular rides. The word Original is therefore not just an advertising slogan, but also helps distinguish it from other Break Dance rides.

This distinction is particularly important when looking at historical photos. Several rides operated by different owners travel under the name Break Dancer. Even within the Dreher-Vespermann family, there are two different rides. Photos, ride programmes and technical data should therefore not be transferred indiscriminately between No. 1 and No. 2.

Break Dancer Das Original: Tips for your visit

It's well worth experiencing the lighting and music, especially after dark. If you are interested in the ride's history, look for the name Original or No. 1. This will help you distinguish it from other Break Dancers. You can find more classics in our attraction directory. The official operator website has more information about both rides.

Who is the Break Dancer suitable for?

If you enjoy classic fairground rides with quick changes of direction, the Break Dancer offers you a typical circular ride experience. The exact minimum height, any requirement to be accompanied and the fare depend on the current information displayed at the ride. Such figures are not inferred here from general HUSS brochures. Before boarding, follow the safety instructions and secure loose items as directed by the staff.