For the first time, the Malta Guinness street
dance internationals were being held in Kenya. So, everything was top
notch including the well built stage for the event. Nothing was left to
chance.
Saturday came at last and the bright
sun surely brightened up the faces of both competitors and the crowd at
the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). People from all
walks of life came to witness the battle of the best. Ghanaians,
Nigerians, Tanzanians, Pilipino, Kenyans among others.
The
crowd’s anticipation was finally doused when singer/hype man DNG, who
was the MC of the day, came on stage. He looked stunning in black
designer jeans, jacket and a red t-shirt.
He
introduced the first act which was done by the selected few from all
the nine competing countries. They warmed the stage with a simple well
choreographed dance routine.
Then it was time
to get down to business. Every group had their own unique dance
routines, but there are those who literally outdid themselves on stage
and won the hearts of the crowd and definitely the Judges from United
Dance Organization.
Nigerians were among the
crowds favorite, their second performance which was a play tucked in a
dance made their winning chances high. While Tanzanians, our good
neighbors, showed Kenyans what they are made of by pulling some fast
well rehearsed stunts along with mad stage energy.
While
Sisko, our own Kenya representatives also did their best to keep the
title at home. Their post election theme came out as intended and their
dance routine went well with the theme.
On
the zone of choreography and synchrony, France simply got it right
while the Beast mode from USA did not live up to their name and
certainly the county’s dance reputation.
Without
a shadow of doubt, the all stars from Philippines were announced the
winners of the much coveted $25000 and the international dance title.
Adorned in black shinny long jackets, the group pulled stunts that we
only get to see Jet Li do in his movies. From building unbelievably
high pyramids and flying over them to shaking their waists and flying
on stage, the all stars danced true to their name. Our own Sisko ended
up in fourth place.
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