On October 19, 2024, the first round of the China Shaanxi Street Dance Open Competition kicked off at Qinglong Temple, attracting 407 young street dance enthusiasts from Shaanxi. The event showcased the vibrant appeal of street dance, blending athleticism with artistic expression.
With the growing popularity of street dance among youth, spurred by its explosive energy and creativity, this year’s Paris Olympic Games brought further excitement when Chinese athlete Liu Qingyi secured a bronze medal in the women’s breaking competition. This accomplishment has ignited a surge of passion and aspirations among young dancers across the country.
As the inaugural qualifying round, the Qinglong Temple segment primarily featured competitors aged 9 and under, highlighting emerging talents and new dance forces. The competition included both group and individual categories, with 407 participants in total. In the individual events, 166 dancers competed in various styles: Breaking1v1 saw 55 participants, Hiphop1v1 had 34, Popping1v1 included 33 dancers, and Locking1v1 featured 44 competitors. Additionally, 27 teams from across Shaanxi, totaling 241 members, participated in the group dance category.
The atmosphere on site was electric, with a bustling crowd. Young competitors arrived early to prepare and warm up, their every move reflecting their aspirations for victory and their love for street dance. As the judges signaled the start, the venue erupted with youthful energy and excitement, the cheers and applause from the audience providing a powerful boost to the performers.
The competition is structured in two phases: the preliminary rounds and the final. Following the Qinglong Temple segment, the Group B competition will take place on October 26-27 at the historic Datang West Market Square, while the highest-level Group A competition is scheduled for November 2-3. The grand final is set for mid-November at the Shichuanhe Extreme Sports Center in the Yanliang District of Xi’an.
During the opening ceremony, a collaboration agreement was signed between the Xi’an Yanta District Street Dance Association and ten local schools, including Dayan Ta Primary School and the Third Middle School of Yanta District, to promote street dance in schools.
This event is organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Sports Bureau and Shaanxi Tourism Group, with the Shaanxi Provincial Social Sports Development Center, Shaanxi Street Dance Association, and the Xi’an Sports Bureau serving as co-organizers.
