Rising Dance Star
A 13-year-old boy from Chongqing has drawn the attention of the world community when he won in the world finals of Juste Debout in the category of Junior Dance Tour. Li Yongqiu, a young dancer, entertained judges and audiences with their great presence on the stage and creative movements.
The event, held in Paris on 8 March, is known as one of the most respected street dance competitions in the world. Li’s victory is even more special, as he became the first Chinese dancer to win the youth division at this international level. His success went viral and was applauded by the fans of dance in most countries. According to a video, this last performance became popular with thousands of views in several hours.
Global Stage Victory
Juste Debout, founded in 2002 in France, attracts top dancers from around the world. This year, more than 4,000 participants from over 40 countries joined the competition. Only about 400 dancers advanced through tough qualifying rounds to perform in the final stage in Paris. Li was the most outstanding among them with his individual style and confidence.
His practice combined classic break-dancing with some bits of Chinese kungfu, which made him so powerful and unique in his performance. On the one hand, his routine was mentioned by judges as something fresh and memorable, which assisted him in becoming the winner of the top award in his category.
Unique Dance Style
In the final round, Li gave a performance that kept the audience glued to it. Among the most unforgettable moments was a moment when he was in a headstand freeze when the music was turned off. The crowd howled in approval, and this was an indication of how much they liked his control and timing.
His skill of mixing breaking moves with backfist boxing made his performance unique among the rest. According to many viewers, his style was contemporary and at the same time quite traditional. Such an imaginative combination made him leave a great impact on the judges and fans.
Training and Dedication
Li is a student of Nanhua Middle School in the Liangjiang New Area in Chongqing. He began learning breakdancing at the age of eight and has trained seriously ever since. His coaches say he practices five to six days each week. He trains two to three hours after school on school days and up to six hours on weekends, developing his skills. This effort has paid off as he was invited to join the Chongqing breakdancing team in 2022. Li is a young dancer who is still developing through discipline and passion in her career, as she is seen on the world stage today.
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