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WORLD HIPHOP CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS UPDATES: VARSITY DIVISION PRELIMINARY RESULTS |
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July 29 LIVE AND DIRECT FROM RED ROCK RESORT, LAS VEGAS: WORLD HIPHOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 DAY 1: AUSTRALIANS ELIMINATED FROM VARSITY DIVISION, CANADA TOP OF THE CHARTS Las Vegas is heating up this summer, but the hottest event happened at Red Rock Resort this evening. Over 100 dance groups flocked the trendy Red Rock over the past two days. The 2010 World Hiphop Dance Championship finally kicked off with 38 dance crews battling it out in the VARSITY DIVISION PRELIMINARIES. Yes, 38. Tomorrow, the JUNIOR DIVISION prelims and ADULT DIVISION prelims commence from 1pm and 6pm respectively. The heat is driving all tourists mad across Sin City, yet the stunning Red Rock Resort, Spa and Casino seems to be the perfect getaway for all dancers. It was at the Opening Ceremony that got the Red Rock security on alert as hundreds upon hundreds of street dancers, bboys, freestylers, poppers and lockers cheered and danced their way into the main ballroom. Hip Hop International CEO Howard Shwartz opened the festivities with a rousing welcoming speech, then each one of the 30+ international delegates introduced their respective crews and got the crowd excited. Vuvuzelas from the South Africans, ole ole cheers from the Irish, the haka from the New Zealanders, and a "C-A-N-A-D-A what" chant from the Canadians set the amazing vibe this afternoon. Every country director was invited on stage by host Mooki and AJ. Australia's captain and country director Marco Selorio was first on the mic to welcome the adoring crowd with an Aussie Aussie Aussie shout, who was soon followed by Brazil and France directors sharing their joy at representing their countries. New Zealand's very own Noelz Paea shared the hiphop movement's influence in turning kids away from drugs and alcohol, while Japanese Emiko Sasaki saluted her 125-strong delegation, by far the biggest contingent of the competition. It was a crazy first day for the Australians as well. First to hand over their national flag, the Australians received their first warning for dancing barefoot on stage during the sound check and practice run. Five groups arrived on time, while sixth and final group ROYALE Crew was the last group to make their way into Red Rock. Two crews represented Australia in the Varsity Division, West Sydney's very own BOUYAN and national varsity champions JULIETTES (QLD). Both crews danced their hearts out, but the inexperience did not help as both crews bowed out of of the preliminaries. Only nineteen (19) crews advanced into the VARSITY SEMI-FINALS which will be held on Friday, July 30. Click more for VARSITY DIVISION RESULTS. |
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Groove Philippines’ Visayas region News |
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The biggest battleground for dance supremacy in the country successfully conquered the Visayas region.
Over the weekend, six crews from Visayas got their tickets to the National Finals of the 2010 Groove Philippines where a slot in the World Supremacy Battlegrounds in Melbourne, Australia is at stake.
Freestyler from Pardo, a town from the southside of the Queen City of the South, topped the Cebu leg garnering 88.95% last Saturday. Two crews from Tacloban City joined them in the Top three. High Level got 86.33% while Zero Gravity managed 85.53% before a packed crowd in SM Cebu. Last year’s Visayas champion Refuge performed to inspire the nine crews who joined the leg.
The following day, Groove Philippines moved to Iloilo City where Crept Nasty crew won the leg with 87.86%. Variant Image Dancers came in far second totalling 80.40% while King’s crew sneaked in at third with 76.53% rating from the judges.
“We’re very happy with the huge turnout in Visayas, especially in Cebu. The crowd support was great for the confidence of the crews, who gave their all to entertain them,” Hoopdreamz Phil. Operations Manager Peeya delos Reyes said.
Groove Philippines’ next stop will be at SM Davao on July 17 then SM Cagayan de Oro on July 24 before heading back to NCR in SM San Lazaro on July 31.
The National Finals will be held on August 14 at the SM Mall of Asia.
All the legs and the National Finals will be aired over Viva Prime Channel. Schedules will be posted at www.groovetv.com.au. Aside from the country’s biggest mall chain, Groove Philippines 2010 presented by Hoopdreamz and GrooveTV is also being supported by Viva Prime Channel, Air Philippines,STI, Business Mirror, Max Fm, Magic 89.9, Toyota iloilo, Mang Inasal, Pepsi ColaIloilo, ABS CBN Iloilo, Four Season Hotel Iloilo, Cebu Daily News, Gen Studio,DancePinoy.Com,and Dance for Life.
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Melbourne kicks off the wildly anticipated Groove State eliminations for 2010, as the Hip Hop capital of Australia – yes that’s right, I said it – the Hip Hop capital of Australia, will witness this year’s first combatants as they battle it out in the elimination rounds of the hectic junior, varsity, and open categories of Groove Urban Dance Battle.
To set it off, the Junior and Varsity crew challenge will face off on the 24th July 2010. This year we will witness previous, battle-proven competitors, as well as exciting, and hungry newcomers fight it out at Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, VIC. 17 crews will step on stage to show and prove that they’ve got what it takes to represent Victoria and battle the rest of Australia, and the world, to see who’s got what it takes to take this year’s crown.
As always tickets will be as popular as Justin Bieber’s hair and will run out as fast as Kevin Rudd’s luck so be quick to avoid beating yourself up for not buying sooner.
Tickets are $25 Prepaid (my favourite), and$30 at the door (for the high rollers).
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The Open Age battle for Melbourne supremacy will be on the 4th September, also at Williamstown Town Hall. There are still some room left for Open Age crews so if you think you’ve got what it takes to take the Open Title, register now via email to
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As the Australian states battle it out in the Groove eliminations for Junior, Varsity, and Open, Melbourne will be the stage once again for this year’s World Supremacy Battlegrounds. This time it will be at Australia’s Premier Convention Centre, the MCEC (Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre) which sits on the edge of the Yarra River. An Architectural ingenuity that rivals the best in the world, it is the most versatile and advanced convention and exhibition centre in the Southern Hemisphere. It will be the stage where 2010’s most elite Hip Hop and Urban dance crews will electrify and dazzle the world with their passion, dance styles, and energy. The date to mark in your smart phones is the 21st of November 2010. Keep checking www.groovetv.com.au for more details. |
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