Business & Money | Wednesday 15 April, 2015 10:39 am |

UAE B-Boys will once again face off to crown the best among them in the Red Bull BC One UAE Cypher 2015. With the competition less than two weeks away, the B-Boys are now in full prep mode for the cypher set to take place on the 24th of April in Pacha Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah.

The competition will see 16 of the UAE’s finest B-Boys go head to head for the national title of the world’s premiere one-on-one B-Boy championship, after a local qualifying round that will determine who the finalists are. The workshop will also take place at Pacha Dubai two days before the national cypher, on 22nd of April, under the watchful eyes of judges Lil G, Pelezinho and Nabil. The judging panel will base its decision on technique, innovation and dance flow.
The World Final will take place in Rome for the first time. But to get to the World Final, the B-Boy representing the UAE will have to clear a big hurdle, the Regional Finals that are to be held in Tunisia on September 19th, featuring the Middle East and Africa’s top 16 B-Boys.
Last year, B-Boy Peppa got his first taste of glory and won the red bull BC One Cypher where he edged out rival B-Boy Raf-H in a hotly contested final in which two out of the three international judges vouched for him.
Since its birth in Switzerland 12 years ago, Red Bull BC One has become the premier competition in the world of B-Boying. It is not the first time the region hosts this competition during which competitors present a thrilling show with exquisite moves that require massive energy and powerful footwork, in addition to advanced techniques in dancing. Bringing together myriad styles, backgrounds and personalities, the Red Bull BC One Cyphers are sure to draw a wide range of the Regional’s fiercest competitors.

In order to continue this legacy, a team called Red Bull BC One All Stars was formed. They are a crew of internationally renowned dancers, representing the best of the best in the global B-Boy scene. The team started with 4 International professional B-Boys and later on increased to 10 dancers. Each of the crewmembers is an outstanding individual in their community and each brings a certain style, skillset and original movement to the group, from hardcore power moves to intricate footwork. The Red Bull BC One All Stars travel the world to give workshops, judge competitions, and share their knowledge of both Hip Hop culture and the incredible art form of B-Boying. In fact, judges Lil G and Pelezinho are 2 of the 10 Red Bull BC One All Stars.

History
B-Boying also called Breakdancing or Breaking, was launched in late 1970 in the Bronx region in New York City. It is considered as a main element of Hip Hop culture in addition to DJ-ing and graffiti. The term “B-Boying” refers to the way of dancing, moving and lifestyle. Cal Herk, one of the best Hip Hop DJs in Bronx, set it by in New York City. Nowadays, B-Boying and B-Girling has become an imminent discipline all over the world. South Korea, France, and the USA have the most skilled dancers.
Over the last five years, the B-Boying scene has widely evolved in the Middle East region. Many workshops are carried out yearly with the best B-Boys in the world. Moreover, today, it is time for skilled local B-Boys to shine and represent their countries at the Red Bull BC One Regional Finals.
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