Dance
Who are the invited dancers for Dance Your Style 2019?
The first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final has announced its line-up. Find out which dancers will compete in Paris, France on October 12.
The global street dance battle Red Bull Dance Your Style has announced its wildcard line-up for the 2019 World Final to be held on October 12 at the historic venue of La Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris, France. The invitational line-up is comprised of emerging talents from all styles of street dance and were selected based on performances throughout the year.
Red Bull Dance Your Style is a global street dance event series that brought a unique battle concept to stages and streets all over the globe, celebrating competition and diversity by connecting people and cultures. With full creative freedom, surprising tunes and the audience as the only judge, this unique one-on-one battle concept brings out the dancer's style and personality in all its glory.
After numerous national competitions, the greatest talents will compete for a place in the World Final line-up. Eight dancers (the 'wildcards') have already secured their spot on the world stage and have been invited to compete based on their charisma, talent and improvisation skills.
Meet the Red Bull Dance Your Style 2019 wildcards
1. Angyil (USA)
Angyil poses in Tokyo
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Having started with ballet and jazz, Angyil has developed a completely unique street style. She now specialises in hip-hop and popping.
2. Blondy (France)
Blondy performs at the Red Bull BC One Cypher Poland in 2018
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A popper and a B-Boy, Blondy brings his magic to the stage, winning titles and the hearts of audiences while making a living through street shows in Paris.
3. Jaja (Czech Republic)
Jaja Vankova
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One of the most innovative dancers in the world of krumping and robotic style, Jaja is challenging perceptions about how women can look, battle and teach in the world of dance.
4. MAiKA (Japan)
Maika won Red Bull Dance Your Style Japan 2018
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As a key part of the two-person hip-hop team RUSH BALL, MAiKA is challenging every scene with her unique style that represents complete soul and body control.
5. Mavinga (Belgium)
Mavinga at Red Bull Dance Your Style Brussels
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Specializing in House Afro dance, with a touch of breaking, Mavinga is sure to bring her personality to the dance floor.
6. Salah (France)
Salah performs at Dance Your Style in Paris
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Known for his P.A.B.E. (popping, animation, boogaloo, and effects) style, Salah combines dance, isolations and theatrics to tell his story.
7. Tebza (South Africa)
Tebza won the first edition of Red Bull Dance Your Style in South Africa
© Tyrone Bradley/Red Bull Content Pool
Pantsula is not only his dance style, but his lifestyle. Hailing from Soweto, South Africa, Tebza’s smile is contagious on and off the stage.
8. Vovan (Russia)
Vovan will represent Russia at Dance Your Style
© Алиса Принцева
Involved in the locking development of his country, Russia, Vovan brings the best of that particular style to the dance floor and teaches how to choreograph locking in a New School way.