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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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Luma
Luma does an airfreeze in the streets of Gdansk
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I want to prove to myself that if I'm in this place again, it's because I deserve it
Luma is known for her powerful and versatile breaking style. She began her breaking journey at the age of 17, discovering a passion that has shaped her life ever since. Breaking opened doors to a better quality of life, allowing Luma to travel to dozens of countries and even share the joy of travel with her mother.
Family is central to Luma’s identity. She says, “Family is where I discover myself, to then represent my roots.” Her connection to her heritage shines through her dance, and she takes pride in sharing the essence of Latin America on every stage. Beyond breaking, Luma is drawn to exploring dance in other forms and engaging more deeply with the academic side of her personality.
With three wild-card entries to the Red Bull BC One World Final, Luma is no stranger to the spotlight. This year, she’s determined to show her Latin American roots and prove to herself that she belongs on one of breaking’s biggest stages.
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Royal
B-Girl Royal will make her debut on the Red Bull BC One stage
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Red Bull BC One Is the stage of my dreams. I want to show myself and I want the world to know me
Royal started breaking when she was seven years old, attracted to the dance because of the music and stylish footwork.
Already competing by the time she was eight, Royal is a b-girl who loves to express and find herself through the music, and loves that breaking allows her to make new friends from different places.
Like many breakers, Royal has dreamed of competing at the Red Bull BC One World Final. Now receiving a wildcard for the first time in her career, she sees this as a sign that her efforts in breaking are all going in the right direction. When she steps onto the World Final stage she says, “I want to take this opportunity to express myself, showcase my talents, step out of myself and show my royal style.”
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Yingzi
Yingzi does the Flares at the Legits Blast 2022
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I'm going to show my style on stage and let everyone feel my passion for breaking
B-Girl Yingzi began her breaking journey in 2012 and is known for her unique combination of character-driven style and technical skill. As a member of the Style Geometric crew, Yingzi brings a mix of originality, power moves and musicality that captivates crowds and pushes the limits of her craft.
Yingzi’s battle record includes impressive victories, such as first place at Green Panda in 2019 and Bomb Jam in 2020. She’s also shown consistency on the international stage, placing in the top ranks at major events like the WDSF World Championships, Outbreak and Porto World Battle, where she secured second place. In 2024, she competed at the Olympic Games, reaching the last eight and solidifying her standing as a top b-girl.
Although known for her power, Yingzi has overcome significant challenges, including a serious shoulder injury in 2022. Off the dance floor, she enjoys playing basketball, which complements her athleticism and determination. With this year marking her first Red Bull BC One World Final, Yingzi is ready to bring her powerful and original style to the stage.
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India
B-Girl India is the Red Bull BC One champion of 2022
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I'm a wildcard three years in a row for a reason
B-Girl India grew up immersed in traditional music and dance at family parties. Initially drawn to street dance and hip-hop, she switched to breaking at age seven, inspired by breakers at her dance school. By age 10, she’d won her national championships in the U12 category, her rapid progress fuelled by a dedicated training schedule and fierce determination.
Today, India is sponsored by Nike and has an impressive list of battle wins. Her proudest moments include making history as the youngest b-girl to win the Red Bull BC One World Final in 2022, marking her debut in the competition, and later winning the European Games, which earned her a spot at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
Returning to the Red Bull BC One World Final stage for a third time, she says "I'm a wildcard three years in a row for a reason."
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Syssy
Syssy competed in the Red Bull BC One 2023 World Final
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Let's make my people proud
Syssy was raised in a family deeply rooted in African culture. Her mother, a choreographer, taught the art of movement in dance halls. Her father, a Burkinabé griot (a West African storyteller, poet and musician), instilled in her the cultural richness and spirit of African dance through their work in the traditional group Doni Doni.
At the age of seven, Syssy was inspired to start breaking after watching her brother train and battle. Today, her brother, Damani, remains one of her biggest influences, along with her coach, Soso, and her crew, Melting Force. Syssy continuously works on perfecting her blow-ups, developing new signature moves and improving her weak points while maintaining her originality, all of which have contributed to her international fame and numerous battle wins.
Syssy believes in the importance of hard work, patience and gratitude. She's passionate about breaking as a form of sharing, invention and leaving a lasting impact through her unique dance style.
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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
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
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 Paris 2024.
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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 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. She started out by studying numerous hip-hop genres and other 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 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 on home soil.
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Lola
Lola
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It's my time to shine
Lola 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 compete 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 always 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."
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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
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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