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3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Xander Khoury On Creating Safe Spaces And Ballroom
ICYMI, the term 'street dance' groups together multiple styles like Hip Hop, House, Popping, Locking, Waacking, Tutting, Voguing, Krumping, Afro Dance and Dancehall. And it's doing good too! Street dance's impact and contribution to uplifting Australian youth and LGBTQIA+ communities is immense, with more and more young people dominating and taking the national scene to global recognition. Competitions like Red Bull Dance Your Style are putting names on the big stage and allowing young Aussies to take their skills internationally. This year, the big show (AKA the grand final) is being held in Los Angeles. Ahead of the Australian Finals, we sat down with host and Aussie icon Xander Khoury to dive deeper into one specific style — Ballroom — that he holds near and dear to his heart. BFOZ: How do you think Ballroom and Vogueing allows for self-expression and storytelling in its movements? Xander: I think self-expression is really at the core of what ballroom and voguing is. It's an innate part of what it's about. So through everything that you do, it's about that. Voguing is a form of protest within itself. It's something that started out of an oppression. So when you are tapping into that culture or you're tapping into that style of dance, you're also tapping into the history and the meaning behind it, which is about truly being your authentic self no matter what. BFOZ: One beautiful thing that you do at House of Silky is always bringing it back to the people that started it. How do you continue to do that as you grow? BFOZ: In a world where we still struggle to create spaces of safety for queer and trans people in groups to authentically be themselves without fear, what are some things that you do as parental figure to keep yourself grounded and motivated in a world that kind of sometimes, at times, feels hopeless? BFOZ: When we talk about community in these spaces, how can people that show up for the first time or people that have been coming into the space for a long time show up, support and be proud and give people, whether beginner or expert, the love? BFOZ: Taking a step back and looking at what you've created, how has this community uplifted and encouraged your own self expression and helped you transform into the person you are, from when you first started 'til now? BFOZ: From the outside looking in, for all dance styles but especially Vogueing, it take a necessary level of confidence and essence. How does that take shape and how do you build that up? BFOZ: What's the importance of having a presence here at Red Bull Dance Your Style? BFOZ: And finally, what excites you most about Ballroom's future in Australia?
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AMAN贏得Red Bull Dance Your Style香港決賽冠軍 將赴美爭世界第一寶座
被譽為最頂級國際街舞比賽盛事之一的Red Bull Dance Your Style，香港決賽周六假尖沙咀文化中心露天廣場舉行。AMAN於數以千計現場觀眾的見證下封王，10月11日將代表香港出戰於美國洛杉磯舉行之總決賽，與環球最優秀舞者巔峰對決，爭奪世界第一寶座。 曾參與多個劇場演出及為多間大專院校活動巡演的編舞創作的AMAN在16強先擊敗曾於多個國家的Waacking比賽中奪冠的SIUSA，之後在8強再淘汰曾奪得Red Bull Dance Your Style 2023港區冠軍的BOBBY。準決賽，AMAN挫退本地舞團「19 Cavalierz」及「Hoodlum」 成員之一的YUEN AKA HOAX成功殺入決賽。 首次參加Red Bull Dance Your Style的AMAN面對悶熱的天氣以及頂着現場上千名觀眾的熾熱目光的壓力下，與決賽對手Waacking舞團「甩」及Jazz Funk舞團「Hot Stuff」成員之一的NIKO大戰3個回合，最後在觀眾的投票支持下成功贏得冠軍。二人在完成決賽後均需立即用冰袋降温以免中暑，可想比賽的激烈程度。在決賽開始前，大會更邀得本地舞團Chestroll到場表演，同時亦抽出2位現場觀眾上台即場battle，親身體驗Red Bull Dance Your Style的精神，將現場氣氛推至高峰。 AMAN表示沒有想過第一次參賽就能贏得冠軍，在每一回合都只是想着跳出自己的Style。她覺得自己與NIKO各有千秋，大家在決賽都施展出自己的混身解數，勝負的關鍵在於現場觀眾的支持，所以，她非常感謝觀眾為自己投票。對於即將會代表香港出戰在美國舉行的世界決賽，她表示：「十分榮幸可以代表香港出戰，我會積極備戰，期望這次賽事能夠爭取理想的名次，同時亦趁此機會與世界各地的舞者交流、切磋舞技。」 本年度Red Bull Dance Your Style會於全球舉行合共200場區域競賽，並由年初起陸續於50個國家地區熱血啟動，挑選出各地頂尖街舞舞者，於洛杉磯舉行的總決賽中一決高下，爭奪現場近萬位現場觀眾手上神聖一票，登上世界第一街舞王者寶座。
Extra.ie
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
One of the world's biggest dance competitions is taking over Dublin this week!
One of the world's biggest dance competitions is making its way back to Dublin this week! Red Bull Dance Your Style has returned for 2025, with Ireland's best street dancers taking over one of the city's most iconic venues for one night only. The Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final will land at the Ambassador Theatre on Friday, June 6, with sixteen of the country's top dancers going head-to-head for a shot at representing Ireland on the global stage. One of the world's biggest dance competitions is making its way back to Dublin this week! Pic: Red Bull Tickets for Ireland's biggest one-on-one street dance competition are on sale now for €10, excluding booking fee. Doors open at 7pm, with the action kicking off at 8.00pm. The high-stakes event will see each dancer compete in one-on-one dance battles with no pre-selected music, and no judges. Just the DJ, the dancers, and the crowd – who decide the winner of each battle with the power of their vote. From hip-hop to house, locking to popping, it's all about showing up, standing out, and owning the floor. In an exciting turn of events, last year's reigning champion, Keelan Reynolds, will be back to defend his crown, following an electric performance in Mumbai at the 2024 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final. The ultimate prize, you ask? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Ireland at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Los Angeles on October 11th. To follow all the action and get the latest updates from the comfort of your home, check out @RedBullIre on Instagram and TikTok. For those who want to witness the action first-hand, tickets are available at
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Beats & bold moves on a barge: Kolkata's dance scene makes waves at a one-of-a-kind battle
Kolkata recently got a taste of high-octane street dance with a splash of the unexpected this weekend as the Red Bull Dance Your Style Kolkata Regional Qualifiers set sail – on a boat, at the Bengal Paddle . In a spectacular first for India's street dance scene, 16 of Kolkata's most dynamic dancers battled it out one-on-one aboard a barge floating on the Hooghly, hosted by Bengal Padle. With an open sky, river breeze, and a lively crowd cheering them on from deck and dock, the event brought the underground to the waterline, proving that dance—and culture—need no fixed stage. This floating showdown wasn't just about the stunning backdrop. It marked a bold, experimental leap in urban performance spaces, redefining what it means to take the stage. The unpredictable format of Red Bull Dance Your Style—where music changes on the spot and the crowd decides the winner—was taken to new heights (and depths) aboard this unconventional dancefloor. After a series of electrifying, all-style duels, four dancers emerged as the undisputed crowd favourites: Boogie, Nextion, Majin Boo, and Smooth Boog. These four will now represent the East at the Red Bull Dance Your Style India Final in Delhi, where they'll face off against finalists from the North, South, and West. And it doesn't end there—whoever clinches the national crown in Delhi will go on to represent India at the World Final in Los Angeles later this year. 'Dancing on water? That was next level!' said finalist Boogie, catching his breath after back-to-back battles. 'You don't just have to move to the beat—you have to hold your ground on a rocking boat while doing it!' The Kolkata regionals were part of a broader structure rolled out by Red Bull Dance Your Style India 2025, which began with online auditions. Dancers from across the country submitted entries digitally, out of which 16 were selected for each regional qualifier—North, South, East, and West. The concept is as unique as it is thrilling: there are no judges, no set playlists, and no choreographed routines. Just pure freestyle, raw energy, and crowd verdicts. As Majin Boo, another finalist, put it, 'You've got just a few seconds to connect with the beat—and the audience. It's the most honest dance battle you'll ever do.' Kolkata's top four are now ready to take the energy of the Hooghly to the national stage. One city, four dancers, and a dream to dance their way to Los Angeles. From boat decks to global spotlights, Red Bull Dance Your Style is changing the rhythm of the street—one battle at a time.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Bull Dance Your Style Took Over L.A. with a Block Party Like No Other
Freestyle dancers gathered at Los Angeles Center Studios on Sunday, March 9, for the Red Bull Dance Your Style open qualifier, showcasing top street dance talent in an event that captured the authentic spirit of neighborhood block market and dance competition, organized in partnership with Storm DeBarge and Black on the Block, recreated the feel of those community gatherings where neighbors come together to celebrate special native Mosi won Sunday's competition hosted by dance force Storm DeBarge. Mosi defeated Koncept in the final round after facing ShortSircuit and Taktic. All four dancers will advance to the city qualifier in Salt Lake City on July the competition intensified, the festival streets came alive with energy. Attendees browsed merchandise from more than 100 Black-owned small businesses and enjoyed Jamaican cuisine while watching the freestyle battles at the Red Bull stage. Some explored the vendor stands, others remained fixed at the dance floor, but everyone felt the impact of DJ Ash B's music selections that energized the entire block powerhouse Storm DeBarge celebrated with her own pop-up, Storm DeBarge's Family Function, within the event, representing L.A. culture and hip-hop dance with a custom-decorated lounge area. It featured live mural painting, a tie-dye station, and on-site hair styling."To represent L.A. is really important to me, because a lot of people don't get to come to L.A., or they just hear bad things about it. I'm like, no, we need something positive, good energy, good vibes," she says about combining the Red Bull Dance event with her family function series. "With Black culture, we love dance. That's what we do. I think to just put everybody's vibe together is definitely important to me, and just important for the youth to see as well."Red Bull Dance Your Style gives dancers from all backgrounds a chance to display their best freestyle moves. It serves as a connecting point for those in the L.A. street dance scene to meet established figures and perform for an appreciative audience."When I get to the space, I just be filled with joy, because I enjoy people watching. The fact that I'm having fun, they're having fun, I enjoy the joy of it," says dancer Rob ShortSircuit. "That's why I lose nervousness, because I'm having fun and the crowd's having fun with me." His playful movements and cheerful personality made him a crowd favorite. Without pre-planned choreography or music, spectators decide who dominates the dance floor by holding up red or blue signs to support their favorite performer. Of the 16 dancers at the qualifier, only Mosi, Koncept, ShortSircuit and Taktic will proceed to the next round in Salt Lake Misbehavior stood out among the competing dancers. He relocated from Philadelphia just a year ago. Though this marked his first Red Bull Dance competition, not even a broken hand prevented him from participating. He wore bandages on his right hand during our conversation."I haven't danced in like two months because I've been injured. But today I just want to enjoy the love of movement and the love of my culture," he he's participated in dance battles in Philadelphia previously, nothing compared to this scale. "This is probably some of the highest stakes in the U.S. when it comes to street dance culture, because the platform is so large and there's so many opportunities to go across the world and be seen in mainstream media."Beyond the dance competitions, the event functioned as a community gathering with vendors, families, friends, and children dancing to music throughout the venue. On an unexpectedly sunny winter day in Los Angeles, Red Bull kept attendees refreshed by distributing free cans."Being able to be here with so many Black and Brown women—seeing what they got on, seeing the swag, seeing how they walk, how they talk, it's amazing—it's very Black culture," says Teebus James, 30, who attended with her friend Ayedonnie, street dance's cultural significance, it makes sense that the Red Bull dance competition would visit L.A. twice during the 2025 season. The city stands as a crossroads of culture, creativity, and diversity."L.A., the West Coast, is home to a lot of bass styles. So, like Boogaloo, Stratton, a lot of popping elements were born in L.A. on the West Coast," says Misbehavior. "You can really feel a difference in the way that West Coast natives approach the swag, approach the pocket and approach the attitude of the style."With its influence on global street dance, Red Bull Dance Your Style's return to Los Angeles for the U.S. World Final at the Intuit Dome on October 11 confirms the city's status as a cultural landmark. The 2025 USA season will feature qualifier events nationwide leading to the U.S. National Final in San Francisco on August 23, hosted by 2025 Super Bowl halftime choreographer Charm La Donna. Never Miss a Beat! Subscribe to Los Angeles Magazine's The Daily Brief for daily updates delivered straight to your inbox. Join below or by clicking here.
