Following months of electrifying qualifier rounds in Davao, Manila, and
Cebu, it all came to a head as the Queen City of the South hosted the Red Bull
Dance Your Style Philippines National Final for the very first time. Last May
24, the country’s fiercest dancers came together for an explosive dance
showdown at Ayala Center, Cebu.
Historic
Dance Showdown in Cebu
Top dancers from across the country battled
for the crown during the National Final in Cebu, electrifying the crowd with a
mix of styles, from hip-hop to house, waacking to locking, and even voguing.
The energy was unmatched, with each dancer’s fate resting on the crowd’s hands.
Ultimately, Sam Rivera, known in battles as ‘Nemesis,’ was crowned the 2025 Red
Bull Dance Your Style Philippines National Champion.
“It was an amazing journey,” said Nemesis of
her Red Bull Dance Your Style journey. “This was my third time to join Red Bull
Dance Your Style. I’m so happy that I won the championship title in my
hometown, Cebu. It’s my pride and honor.”
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Nemesis also expressed her excitement at
having the National Final in Cebu for the first time. “I was so excited because
people (from my hometown) will get to see me dance on the national stage,
especially my mother, my family, and my friends.” She explained, “I think that
I was more empowered because my family was here with me, and while I was on
stage I could see my friends, so that gave me a boost.”
Nemesis also credited the Cebuano crowd for
energizing her throughout the competition. She said, “They carried me through
the Final. I’m so grateful to them because the community here is so supportive,
not just to me but to all the contenders who danced on stage. And of course,
Red Bull, who gave me wings. Thank you for the energy.
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| Photo Credit: Red Bull |
With their undeniable stage presence and
crowd-commanding charisma, the Cebuana Krump Star stamped her dominance each
round and earned not just the trophy but also a spot on the global stage. As
the representative of the Philippines at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World
Final in Los Angeles, USA, Nemesis now has her sights set on the next battle.
They shared their enthusiasm for the World Final, stating, “First of all, it’s
going to be in Los Angeles, and it’s going to be my first time travelling
outside of Asia.” She also said, “I want to connect with other dancers from
around the world, and dance my heart out at the World Final to show them what
Filipinos are capable of.”
Nemesis shared how she plans to prepare for
the World Final, saying, “I will do my usual routine. I will train my body, my
mind, and my soul.” She also said, ”I think that (has to be) a balance of
everything, your faith in God, your physical conditioning, and strong mental
conditioning when you perform.”
On her game plan for the World Final, Nemesis
shared, “I’ll just be myself because I think we’re all unique in our own way.
I’ll just show them what I can do, how I krump, and how I dance.”
The
Full Red Bull Dance Your Style Experience
Beyond the intense dance battles, the Red Bull
Dance Your Style National Finals in Cebu turned into a full-blown cultural
celebration. The event curated an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Aside from world-class streetdancing, guests
were treated to the flavors of Cebu’s talent with special performances from
Cabuana superstar Karencitta, and local dance crew SZHD. More than a dance
competition, the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals was a true festival
of Cebu’s urban creativity.
Nemesis’
Next Stop: the World Stage
The countdown to the ultimate showdown has
begun. Support Nemesis’ journey to the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in
Los Angeles, USA this October 11. Follow Red Bull PH and Red Bull Dance on
social media for the latest updates.
For more information and updates, visit the
official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook
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| Tiktok).
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