World of Dance 2011

The world was brought to Vancouver Saturday June 25th 2011 to engage in one of the most renowned dance competitions and exhibition. Audiences were amazed with the amount of talent in the room and were in awe with the love and support everyone had for dance.World of Dance VancouverÂ was not only a dance showcase, but it was also an opportunity for vendors from all over Vancouver to showcase their products and their businesses. World of Dance Vancouver took place at the War Memorial Gym at UBC. On the main stage, this all day event was categorized in three different categories; kids, teens and the much anticipated adults. Congratulations to the top three placing teams in the adult division,Â 247 Company,Â GroovementÂ and first place winner,Â The Faculty. All winning teams in each category took home a glass-cased sneaker as a trophy! This event was stacked with guest judges and co-hosts. The event was DJ’ed by Vancouver’s ownÂ DJ KIDDÂ spinning on the 1′s and 2′s.Â Dominic “D-Trix” SandovalÂ was one of the many highly esteemed guest co-host and judge. Big shout toÂ MOS Wanted Crew, 10 members representing over 30 dance crews from LA, OC, SD & Houston, TX. These boys ripped the stage with a special performance piece. The overall experience at World of Dance Vancouver left dancers and spectators with a greater appreciation for dance, and it’s capabilities of being one the strongest force in one’s life.

Photo: First place winners,Â The Faculty. Photo credit: Paula Vincente

About the Author: Heather Lam

Heather is one of the newest members to join the Y57 team! If she isn't busting out her swag or dancing in them stiletto heel pumps for two of Vancouver's dance crews, she is studying on the lone mountain of SFU finishing her third year as a Communications major. Heather is constantly inspired by her surroundings to reach for the stars as she strives for only the best to come. Her interests include hip hop dancing, snowboarding and basketball. Having to travel the distance thus so far in life, nothing is impossible for this upbeat and outgoing girl. FUN FACT: Heather has played the clarinet for seven years!

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