B-Boy Dany and B-Girl Ami Triumph in Breaking for Gold World Series Rio 2023
The Breaking for Gold World Series Rio 2023 was a landmark event for the breaking community, as it marked the beginning of the Olympic qualifying series for breaking. B-Boy Dany and B-Girl Ami showcased their exceptional skills and talent, emerging as the champions of the event. With 1000 ranking points each, they are now one step closer to securing a spot at the Olympic Qualifier Series next year and potentially representing their countries at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
What is B Girl?
B-Girl, also known as "break girl" or "breakdancing girl," refers to a female breakdancer or a female practitioner of the hip-hop dance style known as breaking or breakdance. Breaking is a dynamic and acrobatic style of dance that originated in the streets of New York City in the 1970s and has since spread globally as a prominent element of hip-hop culture. B-Girls, like B-Boys (male breakdancers), participate in breaking competitions, battles, performances, and other events, showcasing their skills in footwork, freezes, spins, and power moves. B-Girls have made significant contributions to the breaking community and have helped to break down gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated dance form. Today, B-Girls continue to be an integral part of the global breaking scene, representing their skills and passion for the art of breaking.
What is B Boy?
B-Boy, also known as "break boy" or "breakdancing boy," refers to a male breakdancer or a male practitioner of the hip-hop dance style known as breaking or breakdance. Breaking is a dynamic and acrobatic style of dance that originated in the streets of New York City in the 1970s and has since spread globally as a prominent element of hip-hop culture. B-Boys participate in breaking competitions, battles, performances, and other events, showcasing their skills in footwork, freezes, spins, and power moves. Breaking is known for its athletic and expressive movements, combining dance, acrobatics, and creativity. B-Boys have made significant contributions to the breaking community and have helped to shape the art form into what it is today. Today, B-Boys continue to be a key part of the global breaking scene, representing their skills, culture, and passion for the art of breaking.
Breaking for Gold World Series Rio 2023: B-Boy Dany and B-Girl Ami triumph in Brazil
The Breaking for Gold World Series Rio 2023, the first of four events in the Olympic qualifying series for breaking, concluded on Sunday with thrilling battles at the iconic Copacabana beach. The event featured 32 of the world's best breakers in both B-Boy and B-Girl categories, who competed for ranking points and a chance to secure a spot at the Olympic Qualifier Series next year.
The finals saw B-Boy Dany of France and B-Girl Ami of Japan emerge as the champions, after defeating their respective rivals in close and intense matches. Both breakers showed incredible skill, creativity and musicality throughout the competition, earning the respect and admiration of the judges and the audience.
B-Boy Dany, who is ranked number one in the world, faced B-Boy Shigekix of Japan in the final. The two breakers have a long history of rivalry, having met several times in previous events. The battle was a showcase of power, speed and technique, with both breakers executing impressive moves and combos. However, B-Boy Dany had the edge in terms of originality and dynamics, and managed to win by a narrow margin of 3-2.
B-Girl Ami, who is ranked number two in the world, faced B-Girl Kastet of Russia in the final. The two breakers have also met before in other competitions, and have a friendly but competitive relationship. The battle was a display of finesse, style and expression, with both breakers demonstrating their personality and musicality. However, B-Girl Ami had the advantage in terms of diversity and complexity, and managed to win by a unanimous decision of 5-0.
The winners of the World Series Rio 2023 earned 1000 ranking points each, which will help them secure their place at the top of the leaderboard. The ranking points are crucial for qualifying for the Olympic Qualifier Series next year, where only the top 16 breakers in each category will be invited to compete for a spot at Paris 2024.
The World Series Rio 2023 was not only a competition, but also a celebration of breaking culture and its Olympic debut. The event featured workshops, showcases and panel discussions with breaking legends and experts, as well as live performances by local artists and DJs. The event also attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd of spectators and fans, who cheered and supported their favorite breakers.
The breaking community is now looking forward to the next events in the Olympic qualifying series, which include the continental championships in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Americas, as well as the next World Series stop in Montpellier, France. The breaking scene is growing and evolving rapidly, and the Olympic dream is getting closer for many breakers around the world.
The event was not only a competition, but also a celebration of breaking culture, with workshops, showcases, panel discussions, and live performances that highlighted the unique aspects of breaking as an art form. The enthusiastic support of the crowd and the participation of breaking legends and experts added to the excitement and significance of the event.
As the breaking scene continues to grow and evolve globally, the Olympic dream is becoming a reality for many talented breakers around the world. The next events in the Olympic qualifying series, including the continental championships and the upcoming World Series stop in Montpellier, France, are eagerly anticipated by the breaking community. The road to Paris 2024 is paved with dedication, skill, and passion, and the world is eagerly watching as breakers from all over the world compete for their chance to make history at the Olympic Games.