Break Dance No. 1 – Bonner

Break Dance No. 1 Bonner: What to expect

When you get on, you sit in one of the gondolas on the rotating carousel platform. As the gondola crosses move, the gondolas also spin. This creates constantly changing directions and sideways forces. You can keep watching the activity on the fairground from a different perspective. The ride is not about one single steep drop, but about many overlapping spinning movements. Music and striking lighting enhance the experience.

With Break Dance Bonner, fans of classic round rides will recognise a typical Break Dance moment: just when you think you can predict the next movement, the gondola turns in a different direction. This can be great fun, but may also be tiring for sensitive riders. So watch a full ride from the outside before your first go.

Break Dance Bonner: Technology of No. 1

The manufacturer is HUSS, a company based in Bremen. The ride belongs to the smaller Break Dance No. 1 series. It is documented as having been built in May 1985, with serial number 49 138. These identifying details help distinguish the ride from others with the same name. The type features a large rotating platform, gondola crosses and freely spinning passenger gondolas. Reliable current figures for speed, ride duration and minimum height are not published here, so figures from other Break Dance rides have not been used.

Break Dance Bonner: History Since 1985

The Bonner ride made its debut at Whitsun 1985 at the funfair in Meinerzhagen. The operator history names Hermann and Christian Bonner. Its long travelling history makes it an example of how classic HUSS rides continue to be operated and maintained over decades. However, any current fairground appearance should always be checked against a new tour or organiser announcement: historical appearances alone do not confirm participation in a particular season.

Visitor tips and how to tell them apart

The illuminated front is especially interesting for photos in the evening. If you would rather see how the gondolas move first, watch the ride from the side while it is running. Follow the staff's instructions when getting on and observe the height and age limits displayed at the ride. Do not confuse No. 1 with the Bonner family's separately documented Break Dance No. 2: each has its own technical details and travelling history.

Find more rides in our attractions guide. The Onride specialist overview provides details about the ride's identity, debut and operator history; the operator's website is another source.