The first-ever national break-dance competition took place at the Cau Giay Sports House in Hanoi on July 1. The champion, famous troupe Big Toe, will go to Singapore for the Asian Break-dance Championship this August.

The national break-dance competition gathered 15 teams from three regions, including famous troupes like Bigtoe, Freestyle and Fido, besides guests like Loggers and rapper Minh Kien.

Named “Battle of the Year”, this is the largest event for break-dancers in Vietnam so far. The jury had break-dance experts from Germany, Japan and South Korea.

The event is sponsored by the Goethe Institute in Hanoi and the Vietnam Electronic Sports and Recreational Sports Association (VESRA).

Break-dancing has been in Vietnam for nearly two decades but it is still not recognised as an official art. However, the number of break-dancers is increasing and many break-dance clubs and troupes have been set up throughout the country.

The champion - Big Toe.

VietNamNet/VNE