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Suwon (South Korea), August 23: Indian dancers made the country proud at the prestigious R16 World Breaking Championship and K-POP World Finals, both held at the Suwon Convention Center in South Korea. Organized by the Korea Dance Organization and supported by the city of Suwon and Korea Tourism and Mooto, the events showcased the immense talent of over 2,000 breakers and 5,000 K-POP dancers from across the world.
With a stellar performance, Bboy Tornado (Ramesh) and Bboy Antique (Ankit) clinched the bronze medal for India in the highly competitive Crew vs Crew category at the R16 World Breaking Championship. The event saw competitors from over 48 countries, with breakers from all over the world vying for the top spots. The road to the World Finals was arduous, with over 2,000 breakers competing in national qualifiers around the world for a chance to perform on the world stage.
Another notable achievement was Koushik Nikil becoming the first Indian to reach 4th place at the K-POP World Finals. Koushik’s performance, where he competed against over 5,000 K-POP dancers from 16 countries, was a historic moment for India in the global K-POP arena.
In addition to India’s triumph, 7-year-old Myra Jain made history by winning the gold medal in the Street Dance category, demonstrating exceptional talent at such a young age. “Myra’s win is a testament to the growing influence and success of Indian dancers on the world stage,” says Akash Raj, choreographer of Myra.
A total of 18 dancers represented India in various categories including street dance, K-POP and breakdance, making a significant presence at these international competitions.
Pranav Padmachandran, President, Dance Arts India Council and founder of High On Dance studio, led the Indian delegation with dedication and passion and ensured that Indian talent was excellently represented on the world stage. India had an official judge, Ms. Shivapriya Pranav, who judged the folklore category.
Looking ahead, Dance Arts India Council is pleased to announce the upcoming K-POP National Qualifier Tournament to be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on September 14, 2024. This event will serve as a gateway to the K-POP World Championship in August 2025. Aspiring K-POP dancers from across India are invited to participate and have the opportunity to represent the country on the world stage.
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