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First-time international hip-hop competition to take place in Germany

The top hip-hop dancers internationally gather at the Juste Debout event; typically culminating in Paris. However, not this time.

A B-Breaker performs on the dance floor to the music of Jango P. Nd Jackson (r), DJ and national...
A B-Breaker performs on the dance floor to the music of Jango P. Nd Jackson (r), DJ and national coach for Breaking Hamburg.

Engage in rhythmic movements. - First-time international hip-hop competition to take place in Germany

On Saturday, the top hip-hop dancers from around the globe will congregate at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg. During the conclusion of the Juste Debout festival -- typically held in Paris -- 140 performers will go head-to-head in various classifications. A significant portion of the show must be improvised as the artists respond to the music, the organizers revealed. This means each presentation will be one-of-a-kind. For numerous dancers, Juste Debout represents a pivotal moment in their careers. Take Ben Wichert, for example: He emerged as the victor in 2012 and now assumes the role of artistic director at the Hamburg HipHop Academy.

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The Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg, known for hosting various events, will serve as the venue for the first-time international hip-hop competition from Germany. Paris, the city of love and music, typically hosts the Juste Debout festival but this year, it will take place in a different country. As the competition draws to a close, gifted dancers from France and Germany, along with others from around the world, will showcase their unique dance styles in the sports hall. The festival strongly emphasizes improvisation, ensuring that each performance becomes a distinctive dance festival in Hamburg.

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