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Singapore Dancer Wins 5th Gatsby Dance Competition Regional Finals

Singapore’s champion, Amin Alifin, beat out tough competition from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other regional countries to emerge Asia’s Champion SINGAPORE, March 2013 – Singapore’s representative in the 5th GATSBY Dance Competition Regional Finals beat out stiff competition to be crowned Regional Champion on 2 March, proving that Singapore’s street dancers are well on their way to making an impact on regional stage! Amin Alifin, otherwise known as Sir Waackalot, trumped the defending champions from Japan and group finalists from countries like Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan to be awarded the No.1 Dancer in Asia with his uniquely creative and heart-stopping combination of waacking, ballet, street jazz, and other dance forms! Japan’s female duo team, Ayaka and Konami, took home the second prize while Indonesia’s team, Return Dance, won the Styling Award. “Although I’m shocked beyond shocked that I actually won, I feel blessed and thankful to be given such an opportunity,” said Amin, who was ...

Interview with Major Jam after the SDD Vol.2 Finals

This group is quite a unique group with mixture of guys and gals. The crew named themselves as "MAJOR JAM". According to them this name came about as they are representing NTUMJ to join the competition and they want to have a crew name in association with the term MJ. Though the crew name may sound funny, they were thinking people will actually remember their name because it sounds unique. (Cool) All of them are representatives of NTUMJ HipHop Club, under the guidance of Mr. Patrick Loo, a HipHop dance icon in Singapore. They are a mixed of seniors and alumni. Check out their video: That day after the Finals, I did an interview with Major Jam. They are really a group of humble dancers. Read on below as I interviewed them. William: How do you guys feel when you never won in Singapore Dance Delight Vol.2 (Finals)? Vernon (Major Jam): We felt really good actually. We are happy and honored to share the same stage with so many great and strong dancers! Competition was tough but ...