These are the judges of Red Bull BC One World Final and their criteria

FaBGirl: The three things that I’ll be looking for are technique, interpretation and artistic quality. For technique, I’ll be looking at your dexterity, fine motor control, degrees of difficulty and dynamics in relation to the use of directions, rotations, speeds and shapes. Also how this is implemented in your movements, in addition to variety. For interpretation, I’ll be looking at performance in relation to composition, narrative, element of surprise, authenticity, musicality (tempo, texture, accents, syncopation and phrases), confidence and personality. And for artistic quality, I’ll be looking at creativity, stage presence, posture, progression of fundamentals, signatures and bites.

Kid Glyde: I’ll be looking out for who dominates the floor with their own style, arsenal and approach. How each competitor responds and interacts with their opponent. And how they execute their moves and strategy and respond to the many changing moments in a battle.

Jey: I’ll be looking for originality, authenticity and execution.

Ayumi: It's difficult to choose just three, but I would like to see if the competitors are able to express their style and flavour. I think it's very important to be able to fully express yourself in the moment. I’ll also be looking at variations of moves, and I think it's important that you're in control of your body and, above all, that you're enjoying the moment.

Sick: I think foundation is natural to breakers, so the first thing for me is how much personality and character they bring as a dancer. The second is how much variety you have in your dance. The third is whether you express your dance perfectly.

Kid Glyde: If someone is sloppy, and not really executing their moves, this is a big factor. Lack of moves and continuously repeating as well. A lack of originality, low energy and of course lack of communication, so not responding to what the opponent offers.

Jey: For me it’s crashing, missing musicality and stamina.

FaBGirl: Crashing and failing your moves, biting and copying, and losing self-confidence.

Ayumi: Doing the same things over and over again. Having no confidence and not being able to express your own dance fully.

Sick: A repeated mistake, a lack of confidence and continuously redundant motion.

Kid Glyde: I believe there will be many factors but I will make sure to look for the key moments that make this event what it is. Spontaneous moments can be memorable. History is usually made at this event.

Jey: Style and behaviour are also really important to me. And also not repeating.

FaBGirl: Other important factors are the ability to maintain body forms in relation to the dance code, clearly, and to execute movements with objectivity and clarity.

Ayumi: I hope breakers will enjoy the moment and give it their all. I know they will be practising a lot, so I hope they are well-rested for a few days before the event.

Sick: To me it seems that stage presence is a factor that can overwhelm the judges and audience.

Kid Glyde: I judge round-by-round but I also look at the overall performance of the battle as a whole.

Jey: For the most part, I judge round-by-round but also if one round is very powerful I will add this to my judgement. So, if there is a reason needed I will put the best round in the balance.

FaBGirl: Yes, I like round-for-round judging. I do it another way only if I have something on which to take notes because it's complex, and writing down information quickly can make the judgment more impartial and fair.

Ayumi: I'll judge round-by-round, then look at the overall battle.

Sick: I will judge round-by-round if I have to.

Kid Glyde: I believe a decision should be made. Ties are very rare and shouldn't really happen.

Jey: Ties are an issue for me. I understand when judges make them maybe once in an event, but I think that it’s better to not make ties.

FaBGirl: No, because we will be judging the best B-Girls and B-Boys in the world and they all have very different styles.

Ayumi: I will try not to give out any ties. I would like to judge the game well, however, if the battle is very balanced and both players want to give each other another chance, I will do so.

Sick: I think that it’s possible because it's a battle of the best dancers in the world.

Kid Glyde: Enjoy yourselves and the moment. It's a big opportunity to be on that stage and show the world who you are. They should be themselves and dance for themselves first, not for the judges. Win or lose you must represent yourself, your crew, family, friends, and of course where you are from.

Jey: They have to control the pressure they will possibly feel and have fun, but it is a major 1vs1 battle so I can imagine it will be difficult.

FaBGirl: Nothing I say now will change what you've built in all the years of practice you've had so far. I’d just say that when you are there, the battle will be between you and yourself, so take the opportunity to express your essence the best way you can. Be like water, my friend.

Ayumi: You will have practiced a lot up until the day, so please believe in yourself and enjoy the moment as much as you can. And get good rest a few days before the event.

Sick: It is natural to be nervous. The champion is the one who jumps over it, enjoys it, and overcomes it.