Bboy battle of the year Asia 2009
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Hi guys. Im a really new member to Sgforums and i decided to start my 1st post on the huge upcomming event that will be held in singapore for the very 1st time.
Its the Battle of the year Asia 2009 where the best bboy crews from all over asia come together to compete with each other. For the 1st time , Singapore will be the host for this event.
Crews like Gamberz(Korea)(No.1 in the world) , Bigtoe(Vietnam) , AllArea(Japan) etc etc...
More info -
Battle of the Year (BOTY) Asia is an established and regionally recognised platform for innovative B-Boy crews from all over Asiato showcase their spectacular hip hop moves and grooves. They gather together to compete against one another, with the top three winning groups representing Asia in the international finals held in Germany, Europe later this year.
Singapore is privileged to host this regionally acclaimed event here for the first time. The best break dancers from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Singapore will stage their latest choreography in Singapore. Don’t miss the ground-breaking and heart-racing action “live” here in Downtown East!
BOTY Asia Judges
Bboy Born from Korea
B-boy Born aka Yoo Hyun hails from Seoul, Korea. Born in 1986 the year of the Tiger, Born has come to be known throughout the world as the embodiment of the Classic B-boy with his ninja precise footwork, his comprehensive understanding and interpretation of the breakbeat and the music that became the soundtrack of NYC circa 1980's. The precision angles and body lines in which he lithely and effortlessly maneuvers his body through is not only supremely mesmerizing but leaves the viewer with a distinct sense of deja vu and a sublime sense of nostalgia as if the spirit of a bygone hip hop era has bewitched the body of this young South Korean.
Since 2003 the artist known as Born has begun to compile a vast and impressive resume of wins at international competitions, participation in highly successful theatre shows throughout europe and has recently been recognized as an official ambassador or Korean Culture by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Korean Ministry of Culture alongside his crew mates the Rivers Crew. Born is also a member of the World Famous Project Soul Collective, a grouped comprised of the top dancers from Korea, Project Soul is also the 3-peat World Champs at the UK Bboy World Championships. Born is also affiliated and is a member of Korea's Floor Gangz, Flavor Squad USA and the Mighty Zulu Kingz Worldwide one of the most prestigious and historically recognized B-boy crews as the crew and its members date back to 1973.
A dynamic force within any structure whether in organized competitions or in choreographed stage pieces, Born continues to evolve and excel, always searching for inspiration on the dance floor, cutting through space with his mercurial footwork, surrounded by a circular wave of jostling bodies that always seem to form impromptu whenever and wherever the beat takes him. He is a definite example and proponent within the true evolution of an artform, a dance form yet Bboy Born created a trademark Character all his own, deeply influenced by his blood and hertiage yet has not strayed too far from the original and the traditions of a deeply proud culture and people.
Crazy
Since 1987 regularly stage presence with dance- and rap shows included human beat boxing all over Europe, f. e. Belgium, Germany, England, France, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Spain and of course Switzerland.
- Regular TV- presence, f. e. TAF, Sportschau, 10 vor 10, Sport am Sonntag, Kassensturz, Time Out, Ooops (SF1/SF2), Marusha goes Hip Hop (ZDF, SWF3), Freestyle (VIVA), Freestyle (StarTV), Tanzen (ORF 1), MTV- Switzerland, Gemany, Netherland and Belgium, Korean and Thai- TV.
- Since 1988 regularly teaching different Hip Hop disciplines in different countries.
- Since 1996 regularly judging at championships all over the world, during the last 6 years also judging at the biggest existing Breaking Crew championship called “Battle of the Year”.
Since the beginning ambassador for preserving the original ideology of the Hip Hop culture. Bringing together people all around the world through the creative potential of this incredible culture.
Poe ONE
Puerto Rican born Poe One lives in Los Angeles and is a member of the “Style Elements” crew. Poe is active as dancer, teacher, judge and also as event promoter in his country and all over the world. He has been member of the jury at several big international events such as the Battle of the Year or the Red Bull BC ONE 2005. Poe is well known for his excellent teaching skillz so he is also travelling the world holding dancing masterclasses and workshops.
Poe One was in Singapore judging the BOTY Sg 2007 competition and he is definitely looking forward to judge and conduct the break dance workshop in Singapore’s first SHINE BOTY ASiA, 1st & 2nd August respectively at D’ Marquee
BOTY Asia DJs
DJ Mar
He represents the Mighty Zuku Kingz of the Universal Zulu Nation in Japan.
Dj Mar is highly demanded to play not only in Japan but across the region like in USA, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong and many other countries…
He does free style sessions, Red Bull BC One, Street Battle, Dance Delight, UK BBoy Championship and definitely Battle of the Year too.
DJ Wreckx
DJ Wreckx, who stepped into the scene as a bboy back in the early 90’s then shifted to the DJ position in 1992. He has gained most of his street creditability from the street dancers then jumped into producing music for the local Korean urban artists. Jumping back from Under ground and Commercial, producing music to spinning at a local bboy jams. Now known as one of the pioneer in the scene supports the local bboys to the commercial artists in Korea. He is highly respected DJ/bboy in Korea.Events:
SHINE BOTY ASIADate / Time :
1 August 2009 (3pm - 9.30pm) - BOTY Asia Challenge
2 August 2009 (2pm - 8pm) - ^DJ & Bboys Workshops
Event Type:
Break Dance Competition &
WorkshopsDuration:
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N.A.Promoter:
Singapore Street FestivalVenue:
D' Marquee, Downtown EastTicket Price:
Public: $35 (Bundle with DJ & Bboys Workshops)
NTUC/nEbO Members, SSF & 77th Street Members 10% Discount
[*All prices exlude booking fee]
^Limited to the first 200 pax on a first-come-first-serve basis. Email to [email protected] for registration.BOTY ASIA CREWS
ALL AREA Crew
ALLAREA, the champion of BOTY Japan 2009, is ranked as one of the most skillful and powerful crew. This crew came together in 2008. Leader Bboy Katsu, previously with "Mighty Zulu Kings" "Freshsox" and "7Dollers", is well renown world wide and has competed and won international competition. Not only has he competed, he is also recognized as Judge international in B-boy competitions.AllAREA, other members are also known top rank B-boys in Japan and internationally with their own standing, namely "Taisuke" who won 2nd place in BCONE2008; "Toshiki" won 2nd place at BOTY2006 under "Turnphrase crew". "Taisuke", "Toshiki", "Kazuhiro" and "Tomo" has previously competed in BOTY 2001 and won 2nd place. ALLAREA has already proved to be one of the best b-boy crew in winning the BOTY Japan 2009, but, the most important thing for them is the honour to represent b-boying as part of hip hop culture... there is no doubt that they are one of the best b-boy crew and not only do they know what they do and they love what they do... but also they are one of the true blue hip hop culture representatives...
Big Toe Crew
Big Toe Crew from Vietnam winner or boty Vietnam 2009
FORMOSA CrewAn elite team formed by all the top b-boys from all over Taiwan, therefore named "Formosa". Teamed up since BOTY 2004, with team members from five different teams, KGB, TBC, Happy Soul, and TC. "Formosa" represents Taiwan, a beautiful island. We care about our dearest love, our country, our people, and our island with gratitude and appreciation. We use culture to shape our pride and soul as Taiwanes Living in this beautiful island, we record every inch of this island step by step. Formosa will dance their name for the world to know, and let Taiwan hip hop dancing be seen and be respected in the world. Formosa has participated in numerous international competitions and was invited to perform in many countries. In Taiwan, we have also participated in many competitions and performed in dramas and commercials. Formosa has competed as a team in BOTY, B Boy Unit, Coca Cola Hip Hop Dancing competition, China Guong-Chou National Hip Hop Dancing competition...etc. A group of friends who dance together and who have worked their way to the world together is the best thing! Our team recruits B Boys from younger generations and we aim to train better B Boys... to allow younger generation a chance to come with us to see the world and to gain more experiences. Wherever there is an B Boy event, we will be there; to up our strength as B Boys and to open a door for Taiwan to see the world and to step onto stages all over the world.
Gamblerz Crew ( World No. 1)
The Gamblerz Crew hailing from Seoul, Korea is considered one of the most battle hungry crews in the world today.They have become not only for their evolutionary acrobatics and gravity defying power moves but for their ability to beat all comers and win title after title in world championships such as the Battle of The Year in 2004 a major international event held annually in Germany, and recent coming Champion at the R-16 Korea Sparkling 2008, one of the largest bboy event competitions, in a close and hotly contested battle. They are also winners for BOTY Korea 2009.
Giller Battle Crew ----NO INFO---- (will update)
Giller Battle Crew from Malaysia
All information form offical BattleOfTheYear Website.
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last for one
extreme crew -
YEAAAAAA BOTY!!
But downtown east wth!
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Originally posted by FireIce:
last for one
extreme crewHi.. i don't really think L4O and extreme are participating cause extreme did not join in BOTY korea cause 2 of its members are judges while L4O's junior team(Last Mass) lost to Gamblerz crew in either the semi or quarter finals.
But u can expect many other top crews there.
Cant wait to take pictures with members of Gamblerz!!!
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Originally posted by motoway:
YEAAAAAA BOTY!!
But downtown east wth!
lols..where eles do you prefer it to be at? =D but for me its totally worth to travel all the way , i mean.. C'mmon! , Gamblerz! All area! imagine taking photos with the best in the world, simply a masterpiece ~=D
