Battle of the year
About Battle of the Year (BOTY)
Battle of the Year (BOTY) is one of the most prestigious and celebrated breaking competitions in the world, bringing together elite breakdancers (B-Boys and B-Girls) from across the globe. Known as the "World Cup of Breaking," BOTY has been at the forefront of the hip-hop dance community since its inception in 1990. It serves as a vibrant platform for dancers to showcase their skills, creativity, and passion, while promoting cultural exchange, respect, and unity within the international breaking community.
Road to international
The Road to International represents an exciting and crucial phase within the BOTY journey, as regional champions from around the world converge for an intense competition. Here, dancers face off against highly skilled opponents, striving to secure their coveted spot at the prestigious World Finals. This stage is marked by thrilling performances, passionate battles, and a powerful display of determination and talent, embodying the global spirit, diversity, and excellence that defines breaking culture worldwide.
Balkans Qualifiers
The Balkans Qualifiers are a significant regional event within the BOTY series, gathering top breaking talent from countries across the Balkan region. Dancers compete fiercely for the chance to represent their region at the global BOTY finals. This qualifier not only highlights the unique style and energy of Balkan breakers but also strengthens connections and camaraderie among dancers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What we accomplished
First place BBOYs
First Place B-Boys: Beat the Young Hustler proudly secured first place, showcasing outstanding creativity, style, and technical excellence on the international stage. This prestigious win underscores our commitment to excellence and our role in elevating the breaking culture globally.
First place BGirls
Youngest B-Girl: Our talented B-Girl Carla, at just 16 years old, proudly represented our organization and secured first place, demonstrating exceptional skill, confidence, and artistry. Her impressive victory underscores our commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting the future generation of breaking.
Best Show 2018 and Second place
Best Show 2018 and Second Place: Our Romanian team achieved a groundbreaking milestone in 2018, winning Best Show for the first time with "The Rockin' Show" in the Crew vs Crew category, and securing an impressive second-place finish overall. This accomplishment marked a significant achievement for Romanian breaking, demonstrating our team's creativity, synchronization, and outstanding performance skills on the international stage.
2023 Second Place
2023 Second Place: The crew, consisting of dancers from both Supersonic Crew and Young Hustlers, secured a remarkable second-place finish. This collaboration highlighted the strong unity, adaptability, and combined strengths of both crews, reinforcing our ongoing dedication to excellence and teamwork.
2024 Second place
2024 Second Place: In 2024, Young Hustlers, affectionately known as "The Young Dreamers", proudly achieved second place, showcasing their ambition, youthful energy, and exceptional breaking skills. This result reinforced our commitment to nurturing emerging talent and inspiring the next generation of breakers.