World Hip Hop Dance Championship
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The World Hip Hop Dance Championship is an international hip-hop dance competition created in 2002 by Hip Hop International. Countries that have participated in the past include Dominican Republic, India, Greece, Cyprus, Chile, Italy, Mexico, France, Japan, Switzerland, Morocco, Philippines, United Kingdom, China, Canada, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Malaysia, Colombia, South Africa, Nigeria, New Zealand, Denmark, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Poland, Uruguay, Thailand and the United States of America. There are five sections of competition: mega crews, which have no age limit, had anywhere between 10 and 40 members, hip-hop for adult (ages 18-older), varsity (ages 13–17), junior (ages 7–12) crews, and mini crews. There are also battles in popping and locking for solo dancers, and breaking for adult crews.
In August 2015, new countries, Gabon, Panama and South Korea, Kenya, among others, participated for the first time, joining a record 3,000 contestants from 50 countries.[1]
Due to COVID, competitions were not held in 2020. In 2021, competitions were held virtually. In 2022, a new division of junior mega crew has been added.
Winners[]
Year | Style | Division | Gold | Country | Silver | Country | Bronze | Country |
2021 | Hip Hop | MiniCrew | SixOneFour | Mexico | Pioner Crew | Russia | Fuki | Japan |
2021 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | Art of Motion | Russia | J.B. Star | Japan | Kana-Boon! All Star | Japan |
2021 | Hip Hop | Adult | Banda Ill | Russia | Woodpecker | Japan | The Lions | India |
2021 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Kana-Boon! | Japan | GRVMNT Varsity | Canada | Rebellious | New Zealand |
2021 | Hip Hop | Junior | Funky Monkey | Russia | Awesome Junior | Thailand | Kana-Boon! Junior | Japan |
2019 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | Kana-Boon! All Star | Japan | The Jukebox | Mexico | Legit Status | |
2019 | Hip Hop | Adult | Banda ILL | Russia | Awesome | Thailand | LFG | USA |
2019 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Swagganauts | New Zealand | Kana-Boon! | Japan | Masque | New Zealand |
2019 | Hip Hop | Junior | Awesome Junior | Thailand | Next Junior | Japan | Lil Saints | New Zealand |
2018 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | The Jukebox | Mexico | Fusion | Kindred | ||
2018 | Hip Hop | Adult | CBAction | Argentina | Da Republic | Dominican Republic | The Peepz | Philippines |
2018 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Kana-Boon! | Japan | Kingsmen | Philippines | Masque | New Zealand |
2018 | Hip Hop | Junior | Awesome Junior | Thailand | Next Junior | Japan | Freshh 2.0 | Canada |
2017 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | Upeepz | Philippines | Da
Republic |
Dominican Republic | Legit Status | Philippines |
2017 | Hip Hop | Adult | S-Rank | USA | Monspace Malaysia All Star | Malaysia | The D | Australia |
2017 | Hip Hop | Varsity | TLXWC | USA | Kana-Boon! | Japan | Flip | Canada |
2017 | Hip Hop | Junior | Blast | Russia | Queen BZ | Canada | Next Junior | Japan |
2016 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | Upeepz | Philippines | Lock N Lols | Korea | Royal Family Varsity | New Zealand |
2016 | Hip Hop | Adult | The Bradas | New Zealand | Prophecy | USA | Outlawz | USA |
2016 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Kana Boon! | Japan | J.B Star | Japan | The Alliance | Philippines |
2016 | Hip Hop | Junior | Teenagers | Canada | Scream | Russia | Bubblegum | New Zealand |
2015 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | Lock N Lols | Korea | The Royal Family | New Zealand | A-Team | Philippines |
2015 | Hip Hop | Adult | The Bradas | New Zealand | Romancon | Philippines | Kings United | India |
2015 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Kana-Boon! | Japan | Legit Status | Philippines | J.B Star | Japan |
2015 | Hip Hop | Junior | Chapkidz | USA | Next Junior | Japan | Youngster | Canada |
2014 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | A-Team | Philippines | ID Co | New Zealand | Flyographers Dance Team | Russia |
2014 | Hip Hop | Adult | Brotherhood | Canada | Zboyz | Australia | Rockwell Family | Canada |
2014 | Hip Hop | Varsity | JB Star | Japan | Duchesses | New Zealand | Sol-T-Shine | Japan |
2014 | Hip Hop | Junior | Freshh 2.0 | Canada | Tao | Japan | Bubblegum | New Zealand |
2013 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | The Royal Family | New Zealand | Praise Team | Canada | U.P. Streetdance Club | Philippines |
2013 | Hip Hop | Adult | Rockwell Family | Canada | Identity | New Zealand | Elecoldxhot | Malaysia |
2013 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Brotherhood | Canada | Sol-T-Shine | Japan | Sorority | New Zealand |
2013 | Hip Hop | Junior | Flip | Canada | Bubblegum | New Zealand | Shinyy-T | Japan |
2012 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | The Royal Family | New Zealand | GRV | USA | U.P. Streetdance Club | Philippines |
2012 | Hip Hop | Adult | The Crew | Philippines | Neutral Zone | Mexico | Academy of Villains | USA |
2012 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Sol-T-Shine | Japan | Sorority | New Zealand | J.B. Star Varsity | Japan |
2012 | Hip Hop | Junior | Bubblegum | New Zealand | Flip | Canada | Onizawa Ikka | Japan |
2011 | Hip Hop | MegaCrew | The Royal Family | New Zealand | Super Galactic Beat Manipulators | USA | Praise Team | Canada |
2011 | Hip Hop | Adult | Plague | United Kingdom | ReQuest | New Zealand | Instant Noodles | USA |
2011 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Sorority | New Zealand | Star Team Varsity | Japan | IDK | USA |
2011 | Hip Hop | Junior | Bubblegum | New Zealand | Lil Saintz | New Zealand | Star Team | Japan |
2011 | Popping | Solo Dancers | Bionic | USA | ||||
2011 | Locking | Solo Dancers | Tiffany Bong | USA | ||||
2011 | All Styles | Solo Dancers | J Boogie | USA | ||||
2011 | Breaking | Adult | Fallen Kings | USA | ||||
2010 | Hip Hop | Adult | ReQuest | New Zealand | Poreotics | USA | Fly Girlz | Canada |
2010 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Zero | Japan | Illest Vibe | Canada | Sorority | New Zealand |
2010 | Hip Hop | Junior | Star Team | Japan | Freshh 2.0 | Canada | Lil Hustlers | Ireland |
2009 | Hip Hop | Adult | R.A.F. Crew | France | Neutral Zone Adults | Mexico | Joyce & The Boys | Singapore |
2009 | Hip Hop | Varsity | ReQuest | New Zealand | Irratik | Canada | Kana-Boon | Japan |
2009 | Hip Hop | Junior | Lil' Phunk Boyz | USA | Moonson | Japan | Freshh | Canada |
2009 | Popping | Solo Dancers | Marie Popppins | |||||
2009 | Locking | Solo Dancers | Omar Thomas | |||||
2009 | Breaking | Adult | Philippine All Stars | Philippines | ||||
2008 | Hip Hop | Adult | Philippine All Stars | Philippines | Eclectic | Trinidad & Tobago | Kaba Modern | USA |
2008 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Sweet & Sour | New Zealand | Kana-Boon! | Japan | FDC Supremacy | New Zealand |
2008 | Hip Hop | Junior | Next Jr. | Japan | Sound Energy | Japan | Jukebox Jnrs | United Kingdom |
2008 | Popping | Solo Dancers | Poppin' John | USA | ||||
2008 | Locking | Solo Dancers | Jo Dance | Germany | ||||
2008 | Breaking | Adult | Knucklehead Zoo | USA | ||||
2007 | Hip Hop | Adult | Eclectik | Trinidad & Tobago | Kaba Modern | USA | Philippine All Stars | Philippines |
2007 | Hip Hop | Varsity | The Unit | Canada | Irratik | Canada | Fearless | New Zealand |
2007 | Hip Hop | Junior | Freshh | Canada | Next Junior | Japan | Tom Boy | Japan |
2006 | Hip Hop | Adult | Philippine All Stars | Philippines | Dziah | New Zealand | Eclectik | Trinidad & Tobago |
2006 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Future Shock | USA | Hip Hop Connxion Varsity | USA | Kana-Boom | Japan |
2006 | Hip Hop | Junior | Mini Shock | USA | Next Junior | Japan | Streets Ahead | Ireland |
2005 | Hip Hop | Adult | Plague | United Kingdom | ||||
2005 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Future Shock | USA | Hurricanes | Italy | ||
2004 | Hip Hop | Adult | Extreme | Canada | Eclectik | Trinidad & Tobago | Foundation | Netherlands |
2004 | Hip Hop | Varsity | 4 Real | USA | Future Shock | USA | Urban Style | Canada |
2004 | Hip Hop | Junior | Junction8 | Japan | Mini Shock | USA | Groove – Defending | Canada |
2003 | Hip Hop | Adult | Extreme | Canada | CS All Stars | USA | Urban Moves | USA |
2003 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Uncutt | USA | Future Shock | USA | Rock Wellness | Italy |
2003 | Hip Hop | Junior | Groove | Canada | 2 Hot | USA | Mini Shock | USA |
2002 | Hip Hop | Adult | Total Workout Dance crew | Netherlands | ||||
2002 | Hip Hop | Varsity | Wanted Crew | USA | ||||
2002 | Hip Hop | Junior | Divas | USA |
References[]
- ^ Jordan, Miriam (August 10, 2015). "Who's Popping in Hip Hop? South Koreans and Other Foreign Crews". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ^ "Medalists". www.hiphopinternational.com.
Externallinkss[]
- Hip Hop International official website
- Pacific Rim Video's HHI Coverage
- Street dance competitions