World's First Bboy Championship in Queens on Sunday

First, a definition: a “Bboy” is a breakdancer who performs for fun and/or money. (A “Bgirl” is a female who does the same.) Now, a second definition: a “Bboy battle” is a breakdancing competition with judges, a referee, sportscasters, ring models, and even a halftime show.

This Sunday, Queens Theatre will host the world’s first professional Bboy battle in breakdance history with the best in the business battling for bragging rights, a title, and $5,000 in cash prizes. The action-packed event will include floor routines, acrobatics, gymnastics, aerials, and even some martial arts with a live DJ spinning hip hop jams. Add to this a rap-dance show during the intermission and sportscasters engaging their online audience with play-by-play reports, replays, insight, and analysis. More details on the jump page.

Dubbed the “World Bboy Battle #1,” this competition actually begins on Saturday with qualifying rounds running from noon to 8 pm. As many as 200 aspirants are expected to enter with the top 16 heading to Sunday’s championship, set to take place from 2 pm to 5 pm. The top 32 will receive cash prizes with the winner getting $1,500 and the runner-up taking home $1,000.

Details: World Bboy Battle #1, Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, championship on January 25th, 2 pm, $50-$95.

Photo: Mark Haydin