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Meet the b-girls invited to the Red Bull BC One World Final 2024
Get to know the invited b-girls who'll battle it out for the title belt at the Red Bull BC One World Final 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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At the Red Bull BC One World Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 6, the top 16 contenders consist of invited dancers who go directly to the World Final stage and the Last Chance Cypher winners – where the national champs compete to advance. Below, you'll find the invited wildcards; new names will be added once they've been announced.
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Kate
Kate doing a freeze at Venice Beach
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It’s a stage I always wanted to rock on, and that belt would look good on my wall
Born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Kate started breaking at the age of 14. At the time she wanted to do something outrageous and anti-girly that no one else was doing, which is when she found breaking.
She feels really proud when she gets messages from younger b-girls saying that she inspires them to work out, run, believe in their own uniqueness and work hard towards their dreams. Kate says, “I always wanted to be a reflection of the fact that once you believe in yourself everyone else will too, so getting feedback like that is my highest reward.”
Kate feels in a good place mentally and physically for the world final stage, saying, “I want to shine bright like a shooting star, make the music visible for people, so they feel it and enjoy my dance.” With winning the world final having always been one of her goals, Kate goes on to say, “It’s a stage I always wanted to rock on, and that belt would look good on my wall.”
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Logistx
Logan 'Logistx' Edra prior to the Red Bull BC One World Final in New York
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Breaking is everything to me; I’m always grateful to share that with the world
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Logan ‘Logistx’ Edra started breaking at seven years old after her father tricked her into trying out a class by telling her it was a drawing lesson instead. At 10 years old, he gave her the breaking name ‘Logistx’ when he noticed that she always needed an organised plan and logistical explanation.
Logistx quickly gained fame and titles thanks to her intricate, high-level power moves and limitless creative passion. She then integrated multiple hip-hop and street-dance genres into her top rock and breaking style. Breaking is very spiritual for Logistx and it became medicine that could help her heal physical and psychological childhood trauma, find inner peace and feel empowered.
Her list of accolades and titles throughout her breaking career is impressive. She started by winning the Silverback Open B-Girl solo competition in 2018, taking the title of champ at the Red Bull BC One World Final in Poland and recently making history by battling at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
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San Andrea
San Andrea in Mumbai
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My motivation to win is to leave my mark in history and inspire people with my breaking
Andrea Mondoloni, AKA San Andrea, was born in Toulon, France and is currently based in Montpellier. She started breaking at 13 years old and became fascinated with breaking after watching a show her brother did with his crew. She asked him to teach her the basics, started honing her skills and developed her passion for hip-hop.
She loves the technique and dance aspects of breaking and constantly looks for new directions and ways to create in her dance. San Andrea compares her style of breaking to creating a painting full of different forms and colours.
San Andrea says the main thing driving her to continue breaking is having the same hunger and passion for hip-hop's rich culture as she did when she first started. She loves seeing how it unites people. Breaking makes her happy, alive and able to express herself.
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Yasmin
B-Girl Yasmin prior to the Red Bull BC One World Final 2023
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I want to showcase my flavour and give it all on the floor
Yasmin has been breaking since she was 10 years old, after being inspired watching Japanese B-Boy Aichi doing head spins on TV. "I wanted to do some head spins as well," she says.
Last year, Yasmin advanced via the Last Chance Cypher and appeared at the Red Bull BC One World Final for the first time, wowing everyone with her super funky approach to breaking. This year, she returns as an invited wildcard.
Here's what she said about returning to Red Bull BC One: "The main thing I want to show at this year's battle is the pure energy of dance and show that in the scene, there can be more diverse breaking styles. You don't only need to do power moves. You can show strength on the floor with expression."
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Toquinha
Toquinha shows the airchair at Red Bull BC One 2023 Cypher Brazil
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I want to show the world the favela flavour
B-Girl Toquinha began her breaking journey in 2015 by enrolling in dance classes in São Paulo, Brazil. She started out by studying numerous hip-hop genres and Brazilian styles, but it didn't take long for breaking to become her passion.
Over the years, Toquinha has won numerous international titles that have catapulted her to fame. She earned a place on Brazil's national breaking team and also competed in last year's Red Bull BC One World Final after advancing through the Last Chance Cypher.
This year, she returns to the world stage as a wildcard to represent Brazil on home soil.
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Lola
Lola
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It's my time to shine
Lola was born in Madrid, Spain, and she started dancing from as early as she can remember, experimenting with all styles, including breaking. But it wasn't until 2020, aged 13, that breaking became one of Lola’s biggest passions and she started training.
She joined South Side Crew, which was more than just a group of dancers; they became her family and ignited her love for breaking. B-Boy Fiw, one of the founders of South Side Crew, became a big brother and one of the most influential people in her breaking journey. Together, they overcame personal obstacles, good and bad. She credits him with taking her breaking to another level and becoming the b-girl she is today.
Outside of breaking, Lola’s other passion is wrestling. Her ultimate dream is to pursue a career in breaking and wrestling, and take both to the highest level possible. She's the first Spanish b-girl to be invited to a Red Bull BC One World Final.
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Mini Japa
Mini Japa will represent Brazil in the Red Bull BC One 2024 World Final
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I want to win my first belt
Mayara Collins, aka Mini Japa, was born in Belem, Brazil, surrounded by '90s hip-hop and rich rhythms. In 2009, she started breaking and training as a way to express herself and escape the problems she was facing at home. B-Boy Kave, her best friend, taught Mini Japa her first moves and he got her breaking name from her original crew leader for being so tiny.
Two of her proudest achievements are becoming the creator of the first b-girl crew in her state, Pará, called Icamiabas Crew, and producing the first all b-girl event.
She's been preparing for this world final since her last appearance in 2018: "Since the first time I went to the Red Bull BC One World Final in Switzerland, I've wanted to return – that's why I was at Red Bull BC One Cypher Brazil every year."
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Nicka
Nicka will return to the world stage after her debut in Paris last year
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I'm coming back to represent to the fullest and enjoy the moment
Born in Vilnius, Lithuania, Nicka discovered breaking at the age of five on YouTube. She was immediately captivated, soon coaxing her mother into letting her take classes. At the age of eight, she officially started breaking under the guidance of B-Boy BBloke, whose teachings instilled in her the importance of a strong foundation and style.
By the time she was 10, Nicka was certain of dedicating her life to breaking, a conviction she still holds six years on. Fuelled by a relentless love for being a b-girl, Nicka devotes six hours daily to honing her craft, maintaining her passion even when fatigue sets in. Her long-term aspiration is to be the best professional breaking athlete she can be, aiming to make history. Living in the present, she believes, is the most valuable lesson she's learnt, emphasising the importance of hard work, gratitude and not overthinking the future.
She debuted at Red Bull BC One last year and won the silver medal at the Paris Games. Now, she takes another shot at the Red Bull BC One title.
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