Creative expression comes in many forms, and dancing could be considered one of the most riveting to watch. Explosive moves and smooth transitions highlight not just a person’s skill, but their sense of style and artistic sensibilities. This is put on full display during dance battles, where participants try to one-up each other in bringing the crowd to their feet through feats of strength, agility, and rhythm.
For the first time ever, Red Bull Dance Your Style — the brand’s take on a global 1-on-1 street dance competition with a unique battle format featuring the latest hits and timeless classics that challenge a dancer’s freestyle and improvisation skills, is coming to the Philippines.
Unlike in other major dance competitions with professional judges, the crowd played a crucial role in determining the winner of each battle. The crowd participation meant the dancers would need to express their personality and passion through their dancing, winning the crowd over to move past their opponents.
The first major Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines event kicked off at the BGC Amphitheatre with the National Finals on July 23, featuring the top 16 dancers who qualified and pre-selected by nationally-established dance consultant and a member of the Philippine All-Stars Vince Mendoza.
“The selection process was not easy. Can you imagine gathering talented people and sizing up their skill-set? It’s like a dream with all that excitement during the selection process,” shared Mendoza.
Each round of every battle consisted of two rounds with the DJ spinning mixes of different genres ranging from modern pop and rap music to old-school classics. The competitors needed to prove that they had rhythm, movement, creativity, and charisma since capturing the crowd’s attention and acquiring their approval was the only way to secure a spot in the next round of the competition.
The winner of the National Finals would then move on to the World Finals and represent the Philippines, competing against over 60 dancers from 30 countries. The World Finals will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, in December 2022.
Interested viewers may secure their spot to watch Red Bull Dance Your Style live via this link: www.redbull.com/danceyourstyleph.
