“I’m so happy. I’ve gone through a lot from the Manila qualifiers, to the finals. I’m so grateful that I got to experience this. Thank you, Red Bull. Thank you to the whole dance community. That time, I felt lighter and my nerves were calmer because it was already the middle of the competition. I was getting fired up. I could hear the music so clearly, and I really just wanted to dance. I can’t think about it just yet. It might take some time (for it to sink in). But the opportunity is mine, so I will fully grab it. I will happily represent the dance community, and the entire Philippines in the World Finals.” ~Klockwise (Kenneth Martinez), Red Bull Dance Your Style 2024 National Champion
We saw the incredible talent of 16 finalists from across the country, and Klockwise emerged as the national champion! With exceptional dance technique and an upbeat personality, Klockwise will proudly represent the Philippines at the World Finals in Mumbai, India, where he or she will compete against dancers from 50 countries.
The atmosphere was electric as the country's best dancers gathered to compete in the highly anticipated Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines National Finals. This year's competition, held at Kilometer Zero - Rizal Park in Luneta on September 28, was a thrilling display of talent, skill, and passion that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Red Bull Dance Your Style is a well-known global one-on-one street dance competition where dancers demonstrate their freestyle and improvisation abilities. Unlike typical dance competitions, which feature a panel of judges, Red Bull Dance Your Style gives the audience the power to decide the winner. This results in a more intense dance battle, with dancers showcasing their skills to captivate the audience.
Following a successful series of regional qualifiers, the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines National Finals featured 16 of the best dancers from across the country. The competition was fierce, with each dancer pushing the envelope of talent and creativity.
Following several rounds of intense battles, the top four finalists: Klockwise, MSTR PIECE, JXYB, and Nemesis, competed for the top spot. In the end, locking master Klockwise (Kenneth Martinez) emerged victorious. He danced his way to victory, captivating the audience throughout the competition. He expertly injected theatricality into his "campbellock" or "locking" freestyle performances, demonstrating a masterclass in style and skill, earning him the well-deserved trophy and a ticket to the World Finals as the Philippines' sole representative.
Klockwise, a Valenzuela native, has honed his craft with unwavering determination through countless rehearsals and competitions, always striving to improve his talent and acquire new skills.
Klockwise disclosed that his personal competition highlight was his battle round with Ponla during the Top 8 battle round.
Xiaomi, 7-Eleven, and New Era served as the official event partners for this year's National Finals. The audience was treated to a car showcase by Stance Philippines and a truly Filipino-themed performance by Team Tera PH. Morobeats also played a set, bringing the sounds of Manila's streets to the stage. Homegrown dance icons A-TEAM and the legendary Philippine Allstars also lit up the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals stage, making the evening even more memorable.
With the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines officially concluded, all attention now shifts to the upcoming Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in India, where the best of the best dancers from around the world will compete in what promises to be an epic showdown. Klockwise will travel to Mumbai, India as the Philippines' sole representative to compete against the best dancers from 50 different countries.
The energy, excitement, and stakes will be even higher as fans wait to see who wins.
Are you ready for the ultimate street dance showdown? Keep an eye on Red Bull Philippines' social media for more information. Support Klockwise and follow his journey to the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals, which will take place on November 9 at the Dome, NSCI in Mumbai, India.
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