It’s hard to figure out how to classify break dancing. Is it an art form, with all the twists and turns and perfectly coordinated stunts? Should it be called a sport because of its intense necessity for muscular perfection and flexibility? Maybe it’s an interpretation of music, as bread dancing always finds a way to change to the beat. The Red Bull BC One is a tournament which takes competitors from all around the world to showcase their talents, abilities and particular styles of break, with a bracket system and five panel judges to call the winning contender to move on to the finals.
I have been following the BC One since 2005 when I was randomly browsing through videos online and came across one of the most talented break dancers I’ve ever seen: Lilou. Competing for France, Lilou was born in Algiers and represents his Palestinian heritage and pompous attitude hard on the dance floor, being the first Champion of the BC One tournament in 2005. Throughout the years the competition has grown more advanced and prestigious with a new Champion selected every year, as the elite of the elite nations contended vigorously. The BC One of 2009 will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on the 22nd of September. Check out this trailer and some footage from the finals in 2005, France’s Lilou versus Korea’s Hong 10.
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