The phrase "Electric Boogaloo" has become a common unofficial sub-title for any unnecessary sequel.
To film a scene with dancers breakdancing on walls, the makers borrowed the rotating room from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). To show thanks, a picture of Freddy's glove is hanging on the wall.
This sequel was green-lit and rushed into production less than a year after the original film.
Inspired by real-life events. The Radio-Tron, a youth center near MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, faced demolition. Youth director Carmelo Alvarez rallied the youth and community to march to Los Angeles City Hall and try to save the Radio-Tron.
Christopher McDonald was offered the chance to reprise his role of James from Breakin' (1984). He turned it down.