Vietnam to choose hip-hoppers for Korea contest
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The search is on for the country’s best hip-hop dance troupes who will represent Vietnam at R-16, an annual international competition in Korea.
The regional elimination round this year will take place in Hanoi on May 7 and 8 at two different venues, including the Trinh Hoai Duc gymnasium.
Experienced hip-hop artists from USA, Canada, and Korea will judge the contests and choose the winners who will go to Korea for the July event.
Applications can be sent to contact@r16vietnam.com before April 20.
First held in Seoul in 2007, R-16 attracts top dancers from Japan, China, Thailand, Norway, Spain, the US, and other countries.
R stands for “respect” and 16 represents the number of troupes taking part every year.
The main event at the competition is B-boy where male dancers perform break dances besides popping and locking.
R-16 is also a festival for graffiti artists, street-wear designers, and other urban arts subcultures.
Last year Vietnamese dance troupe Big Toe entered the final round of R-16 and impressed judges and audiences.
