Red Bull BC One is the world's largest breakdancing competition. Every year, thousands of dancers compete for a spot in the world finals. The world's 16 best B-boys and B-girls will compete in breakdancing battles for the Red Bull BC One World Champion belt. B-Boying/B-Girling, or breakdancing as it is used in the media, is a dance style that originated on the streets of New York in the 1970s. It is one of the four pillars of hip-hop culture, along with DJing, MCing, and graffiti. Over time, the breakdancing scene has grown, with active communities spanning the globe. Each year, dancers and crews push the boundaries of breakdancing, shaping an art form unlike any other.
Again, here is my summary for each battle at the 2006 Red Bull BC One Competition this time held at São Paulo, Brazil. The third edition of the legendary Red Bull BC One was held in the vibrant multicultural city of São Paulo. Last year's Red Bull BC One made B-Boy history by being held in the former government building of the GDR in Berlin. This year, the arena was built at the Latin American Memorial in São Paulo, a symbol of the continent, surrounded by the magnificent buildings designed by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemayer. 1.200 people who had held out in the rain to watch the battle of the giants poured into the arena - a mix of B-Boys, street artists, DJs, MCs, photographers, and Hip Hop aficionados.