Wednesday, December 9, 2009
News Time and Place: Battle in the A
Posted by T. Lynne Pixley on Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 3:37 PM
I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked into B Boy World Evolution IV at the Relapse Theatre on Dec. 6, but I definitely walked out glad to have experienced the whole intense event. Seven countries' teams of breakdancing phenoms battled it out onstage for a $25,000 cash prize and for the world champion title and trophy. I was shocked to find out that several countries' governments like Korea and Japan actually sponsor their teams to travel around the world and bring home the glory of titles like this.
The whole vibe was exactly like the recent spat of dance-themed movies would lead you to believe — graffiti-covered spaces filled to capacity with hyped tracksuit-clad masses. This was Atlanta's first year hosting the international championship and I hope they plan a return because, even for this photographer who has no breaking skills, that was the most excitement I've seen in awhile.
Check out more photos from B Boy World Evolution Evolution IV.
(Photo by T. Lynne Pixley)
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