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!
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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 ASIA
Date / Time :
1 August 2009 (3pm - 9.30pm)
- BOTY Asia Challenge
2 August 2009 (2pm - 8pm) - ^DJ & Bboys Workshops
Event Type:
Break Dance Competition &
Workshops
Duration:
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Interval:
N.A.
Promoter:
Singapore Street Festival
Venue:
D' Marquee, Downtown East
Ticket 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.
Giller Battle Crew from Malaysia
All information form offical BattleOfTheYear Website.