Thursday 15 August 2013

UP Streetdance Club win bronze medal at World Hip Hop International Mega Crew Division


The University of the Philippines Street Dance Club once again took home the bronze at the Megacrew Division at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship held August 11 (August 12 MNL) held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, USA.

A total of 43 participating countries showcased their incredible dance moves, choreography, and impressive acrobats in this year’s 12 Annual Street Dance Competition also known as the Olympics of hip hop dance.

Canada was this year’s over-all champion as they bagged three gold medals in three different divisions. The group tails behind Praise Team from Canada, which won silver, and Royal Family from New Zealand, which took the gold.

Although the La Salle Dance Company and the Philippine All Stars didn’t place in any of the finals, they are proud that the Philippines is well represented in the world’s largest and prestigious hip-hop dance competition.


A total of 9 teams representing the Philippines competed during the 6-day competition.



Here is the complete list of winners announced on Hip Hop International’s Facebook page:

MegaCrew Division

Gold: Royal Family (New Zealand)
Silver: Praise Team (Canada)
Bronze: UP Street Dance (Philippines)
Adult Division

Gold: Rockwell (Canada)
Silver: Identity (New Zealand)
Bronze: Elecoldxhot (Malaysia)
Junior Division

Gold: Flip (Canada)
Silver: Bubblegum (New Zealand)
Bronze: Shiny-T (Japan)
Varsity Division

Gold: Brotherhood (Canada)
Silver: Sol-T-Shine (Japan)
Bronze: Sorority (New Zealand)

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