Red Bull BC One is the world's largest breakdancing competition. Every year, thousands of dancers compete for a spot in the world finals. The world's 16 best B-boys and B-girls will compete in breakdancing battles for the Red Bull BC One World Champion belt. B-Boying/B-Girling, or breakdancing as it is used in the media, is a dance style that originated on the streets of New York in the 1970s. It is one of the four pillars of hip-hop culture, along with DJing, MCing, and graffiti. Over time, the breakdancing scene has grown, with active communities spanning the globe. Each year, dancers and crews push the boundaries of breakdancing, shaping an art form unlike any other.
It was lights on in Berlin's historical Palast der Republik. More than 1,000 breaking aficionados from all around the world gathered at the Red Bull BC ONE to celebrate their heroes. Sixteen B-Boys from nine countries and five continents had come to Berlin to battle to the max. Shortly before midnight, Red Bull BC ONE saw a glorious winner. Heat after heat, the France's 21-year-old Lilou impressed the judges with his seemingly endless power and perfect dancing technique. In the finals, he beat Korea's Hong 10.