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Pair set to represent Malaysia at Red Bull street dance finals
MALAYSIAN’S street dance scene will send two representatives to the regional stage in Singapore on April 25 after the Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour stop in Kuala Lumpur named its local wildcards.
Lim Yeow Hwee, also known as Marcus, 26, and Kayllash Thiagarajan, 19, were selected to represent the country at the finals.
The Singapore finals will see the Malaysian duo compete against dancers from across Southeast Asia, including Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and Singapore.
Winners will progress to the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich, Switzerland, scheduled for October.
The recent Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour stop in Kuala Lumpur marked the tour’s first stop in Malaysia, bringing international dancers Majid, Waackxxxy, Poppin’ C and The D Soraki to the city for workshops and live showcases.
Beyond performances, the visiting dancers explored local culture, including a visit to Batu Caves and a session learning the traditional Mak Yong dance alongside representatives from the Culture and Arts National Department.
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