The representatives of Bogotá in the National Final of Red Bull Dance Your Style Colombia. From left to right: Luis Omar, Valefica, Picolassss and Swagga.
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Red Bull Dance Your Style It is not just a competition: it is a declaration of principles. It is one of the most influential urban dance events on the planet, and for the first time it landed in Colombia to celebrate what burns in the streets: Energy, identity and real diversity.
The first stop was Barranquilla, who threw the first step in February. This weekend he touched Bogotá, who responded with his: a chaotic, rebel and non -filter style … A city that converts chaos into rhythm and endurance into art.
The format is simple, but devastating: Battles one by one, without judges, with surprise songs that go from funk to pop, from rap to reggae. There is no script, there is no trial. Only the street, music and instinct. The public has the last word, and who wins is not necessarily the most technical, but the one who achieves Feel the song and transmit it without filter.
With that spirit, the Colsubsidio Theater It was pure energy. The second qualifier of the 2025 edition in Colombia was not just a competition: it was a Flow download, a style party and a celebration of who we are like like Living, mestizo and moving culture.
From the first beat, the track vibrated with each confrontation one by one. The platform lit up and the public was not far behind: With a cardboard in hand “Azul or red,” He decided who stayed and who advanced. And they didn't vote for sympathy: they voted for what their body moved. So I told them something real.
The dancers responded to the challenge with a very high level. They saw sharp steps, stories told with the body, personalities who did not ask for permission. It was not only a technique: there was root, attitude, identity. Everyone with their flow, their school and their way of saying “This is what I am.”
The musical selection was a trip without fear and without rules. Julio Jaramillo's songs sounded to Britney Spears; from Rodolfo Aicardi to Alcolirykoz; from the general to Shakira and Flaco Flow and Melanina. From the Pacific to the Caribbean, from rap to reggaeton, through the dancehall, the choke sauce and the cumbia that made the floor tremble. A sound map of the country dancing.
At the end of the day, four names won the ticket to represent Bogotá in the Grand National Final in Medellín, on August 2: Picolassss (@Picolassss), Valefic (@Valefica_), Swagga (@_.Swagga) y Luis Omar (@Ommaar.omar).
Among them, the winner of the regional shone strongly: Nicolás Valenciabetter known in the scene as Picolassss“The urban snake.” Dazzled with its unique interpretation of style whackinga body language based on expressive arms, intense poses and a high -voltage dramatic load. With more than ten years of research, Picolassss is not only a dancer: he is an activist of the movement.
“We were waiting for this event for a long time in Colombia. I not only won, but all the styles that danced here today. Medellín is coming and I am already preparing the great outfit and enjoying. The best thing to dance is that I do it with my heart, since that I passed, what comes is added,” said Picolassss for The spectator.
Creative director, fashion lover and dance defender as a tool for social transformation, makes it clear:
“Urban dance saves lives. I have dedicated myself to teaching young people and children who, through dance, can transform their emotions and find new paths into life. ”
The final was against another scenic force: Valentina Ávilaknown as Valeficwith 13 years of experience and eight representing the style poppingloaded with precision, power and presence. In an environment historically dominated by men, she has opened space at talent tip.
“All the creativity on the stage comes from a lot of practice and to be focused on the present and now and not limit yourself in each step. I have a lot of emotion and happiness, with nerves of what is coming because I really want to live what will happen in Medellín. I am very hungry to live the experience”He said for this newspaper.
The day was a sample of what happens when the street enters the stage without asking permission. When the styles cross without hierarchies. When improvisation and authenticity are not negotiated.
Red Bull Dance Your Style is still that place where music commands, the public decides and the movement is free. On August 2 in Medellín, the winners of Barranquilla, Bogotá, the local crews and four surprise talents will be measured by the quota to the World Cup in Los Angeles.
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