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Boys and girls bounce in breakdancing battle
The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Tue, 06/30/2009 11:26 AM | City
Bring it: A dancer shows his skills during the eX B-Boys battle 3-on-3 break dance contest at eX Plaza in Central Jakarta on Saturday. JP/P.J. Leo
The US-born breakdancing phenomenon has yet to subside. Its early underground reappearance in the late 1990s exploiting new moves and styles has now turned into a delight among the youngsters in the city.
Forty-eight breakdancers from Greater Jakarta participated in a competition at eX Plaza Indonesia in Central Jakarta over the weekend showing off in front of dance fans as well as occasional visitors their variety of fresh and original movements.
"I prepared myself for a week for this competition," said Ronaldo, one of the participants of the eX B-Boys battle "3-on-3" contest.
Two teams, each consisting of three dancers, faced off. The contest was held in four phases consisting of elimination, first semifinal, second semifinal and final rounds with three winners at the end of the battles.
Priady Muzy alias Arabski, one of the judges, told The Jakarta Post that all participants were required to show off the best of their abilities with fresh originality, speed and clean moves to win the competition.
Although breakdancers tend to be teenage boys between 14-20 years old, it was nine-year-old Wilson Herinto Nurhalim who stole the show and won the jury's attention.
Wilson Herinto Nurhalim started breakdancing two years ago when he was a third-grader at a primary school in Tangerang.
He enjoyed the challenge of complex technical movements.
Aside from Wilson, another head-turner was the only girl on the stage, Dwi Cindy Desyana.
She started breakdancing two years ago when her sister's friend invited her to join a dance rehearsal.
She also said she was very happy to be able to do a dance that was mostly conducted by men, as she managed to perform movements as well as her male counterparts.
Yizred Elon, a breakdance enthusiast, said he felt entertained.
However, Elon said all breakdancers could learn more about the dance to perfect their movements.
"They need more practice and training for between six months and a year." (nia)
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