Every year, the competition searches for home-grown breaking talent and gives them a chance to perform on big stages. With past participants like B-boys Benny and ‘The Curse’ battling it out in Middle East Africa Finals in past years, this ground-breaking competition is renowned on local turf.
“All the dancers have put in a lot of hard work in preparation for the finals,” says defending South African champion and B-boy, The Curse. “It’s exciting to see how they will adapt to a different energy backed up by a cheering crowd while fighting for such a revered title.”
Come 30 April, each B-boy will need to showcase their signature moves, musicality and power to impress the panel of judges consisting of Ronnie, international Red Bull BC One All-Star, Benny, Red Bull BC One 2014 Middle East Africa champ, and Vouks, local household name on the B-boy scene.
Having last been on South African soil when he won Red Bull BC One world finals in Soweto, Ronnie is excited to back. “It’s been over nine years and it feels good to be returning. I’m sure the talent has improved and it’s going to be interesting to see the new generation go head to head with the old-school cats,” says Ronnie.
Once the SA Red Bull BC One champ is crowned, they will make their way to Nagoya, Japan where they will contend in last chance cyphers in hopes of representing South Africa on the ultimate world final 2016 stage.
Tickets for the event are R50 at Webtickets and at the door.