Hey there, dance fans! πΊπ Guess what? A 16-year-old breakdancer from China just made history! Meet Guo Pu, also known as B-Girl Royal, who wowed everyone at the Asian Breaking Championships in Shanghai! π
Over the weekend, Guo Pu did something amazing. She won not just one, but two championships! She took home the gold in both the youth and adult categories. That’s like winning two trophies in the same competition! ππ
In breakdancing, dancers show off cool moves like spins, flips, and freezes to the beat of the music. It’s super fun to watch! Guo Pu impressed the judges with her awesome moves, timing, and style.
In the final round, she faced Riko Tsuhako from Japan, known as B-Girl Riko. Guo Pu danced her heart out and won by a big margin! She said, “I was relaxed, happy, and focused on expressing who I am. I hope I can represent my country more on the international stage in the future.”
Isn’t that inspiring? π
In the men’s division, Japan’s Shigeyuki Nakarai, or B-Boy Shigekix, took the top spot. He showed great performances throughout the competition. Many dancers from China and Japan made it to the semifinals, making it an exciting showdown between the two countries!
Breakdancing is becoming more popular around the world, and it’s even going to be in the Paris 2024 Olympics! Maybe one day, you’ll see Guo Pu or other amazing dancers on the Olympic stage!
So, what do you think about breakdancing? Does it make you want to dance too? πΆ
Reference(s):
Chinese B-Girl Guo Pu sweeps youth and adult Asian breaking titles
cgtn.com