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Qatar Tribune
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Filipino-led CREWQ set to compete in UDO World Street Dance Championships in UK
Darlene Regis The CREWQ Team, based in Qatar and representing the prestigious Movement & Fitness Elite Center (MFEC) Street Dance School, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming UDO World Street Dance Championships in Blackpool, United Kingdom, this August 2025. The Conquest Continues Comprising talented young dancers from various nationalities—including the Filipino community—CREWQ will compete in the Under 8, 10, and 12 Beginners categories. Adding to the delegation is a special Parents Team, a supportive group of dedicated parents who will also take center stage. Behind the Moves Under the visionary leadership of Filipino Team Director and choreographer Aristotle 'Coach A' Hernandez, CREWQ is bringing high-impact performances that fuse different street dance styles. His choreography integrates elements of afro, lite feet, femme, K-pop, house dance, and breakdance. He has been instrumental in growing a vibrant dance community in Qatar, inspiring creativity and talent across the region. Coach A's initiative to invite global street dance artists to participate in the dance summer camp will be a highlight this year — marking the first time for Qatar to host big names in the street dance industry. 'Our goal is to inspire and showcase the true essence of street dance while representing Qatar on an international stage,' said Hernandez. Global Stage To prepare for the championship, the team has undergone intensive training with renowned street dance masters from around the world. The CREWQ Dance Camp, running until August 7, features masterclasses from international artists, in addition to a performance tour that includes school and brand visits across Qatar. Send-Off Supporters will get a final chance to see the team perform at the CREWQ Send-Off Show just before their departure. The team will be in the UK from August 13 to 17, culminating in their competition on August 14 at the iconic Winter Gardens venue. About UDO Founded in 2002, the United Dance Organization (UDO) is the world's largest international street dance body. UDO champions inclusivity and accessibility, providing a platform for dancers of all levels, abilities, and backgrounds to express themselves through hip-hop and street dance. The UDO World Street Dance Championships is the pinnacle of the annual competition calendar, bringing together thousands of dancers from around the world to vie for championship titles in front of elite street dance and hip-hop judges. Awards The CREWQ Team has shown steady success at the UDO World Championships, placing 6th in the U16 Solo Open in 2022 and winning bronze medals in the U18 Novice and U14 Beginners in 2023, as well as in the U12 Beginners and U10 Duo categories in 2024. CREWQ Powerhouse The driving force behind CREWQ's evolution this year includes Kali showcasing finesse in femme and K-pop, Jaheena bringing the fire of dancehall, Araafat infusing rich Afro rhythms, and Ayman flipping the scene with breakdance, this dynamic faculty is led by visionary hip-hop artist and team director, Aristotle.
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Help make eShowe dancers' dreams a reality
It's only three months to go for dancing stars Amukelwa Xulu and Omnene Dlamini to save up and compete on the global stage on 13 August in Blackpool. These two talented dancers from Eshowe High School have been selected to represent South Africa at the UDO World Street Dance Championships in the UK. As part of the All-star team, they would compete with dancers from across the globe, showcasing skills in the genres of street dance including breaking, hip hop and others. 'While this is a fantastic opportunity for our learners, there are many costs involved,' said Eshowe High School principal Mr Edward Curtis. 'Flights, accommodation and transfers amount to R33 310 for each learner, not including visas, meals, SA kit and entry fees. 'Your support will play a vital role in helping our athletes achieve their dreams and represent South Africa on the international stage. We appreciate your support in making our learners' dreams a reality.' Amukelwa took on the global stage last year at the UDO World Championships, where he reached the semi-finals in both the duo and solo categories. Amukelwa's other impressive achievements include 1st place for Duos in Gauteng IPT 2024 (inter-provincial tournament), Sportsman of the Year (2024), KZN representative in Cape Town, and Top Dance Athlete in U18 in Cape Town Honours Re-awarded. Omnene's accolades include 3rd place U14A females (fixture); Most Improved Junior Dancer of the Year (2024); 3rd place duo at IPT; and selected to be part of the SA team (2024). Any donations are to be paid into the following bank account: Account name: Eshowe High School Foundation; bank: FNB; branch code: 220230; account number: 52190062523. Reference for Amukelwa: 3575/14724 and Omnene: 3575/15131. Kindly email proof of payment with your details to: ehs@ Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
