Breakers battle for Undisputed dance glory
Japan's Hiro10 on his way to locking down the Instax Undisputed world breakdance title, at the Waterfront, on Saturday.
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Breakdancers from across the globe — along with the city’s top B-Boys and B-Girls — battled for dominance at the FUJIFILM instax™ Undisputed Breaking World Championship, at the V&A Waterfront, on Saturday. And Cape Town showed up strong.
Saturday’s championship turned the Waterfront’s amphitheatre into a full-on battle arena for the fourth qualifier ahead of the Tokyo World Final in March 2026. The city’s hip-hop scene moved front and centre as solo dancers and crews fought through the open qualifiers, each round pushing the energy higher.
CPT Elite (South Africa) broke their way into the top four before falling to Breaknation (World) — the crew that later snatched the overall crown. Breaknation, made up of Cape star Toufeeq (RSA), Stefani (Ukraine), Gravity (America), Hiro10 (Japan), and Johnny Fox (Spain), showed what global teamwork looks like, dominating the final.
Although disappointed after dropping out of the solo battles, Toufeeq Baatjies — aka B-Boy Toufeeq — still booked his ticket to Japan as part of Breaknation, the international crew that won the 5-v-5 battle.
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Break Nation's B-Boy Toufeeq brings the heat during his crew's 5 v 5 battle against CPT Elite, at Saturday's Undisputed breaking world championship at the Waterfront.
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“I feel really good. I’m so inspired to go to Japan, and so happy to be part of this crew, even though none of them come from my country,” says Toufeeq.
In the B-Girl division, three-time world champ India (NLD) took a clean 2–0 win over Karla (REN) to reach the final, then edged out Ukraine’s Stefani to claim the title. Her sharp technique and unstoppable drive proved exactly why she’s one of the top breakers in the world.
“I’m so happy I’ve won in South Africa. I felt a real connection with the people here and loved the great atmosphere. I’m thrilled that now I get the chance to move on to the final in Japan,” says India.
Three-time world champion India Sardjoe, from The Netherlands, throws down the challenge in her final battle against Ukraine's Anna Ponomarenko aka B-Girl Stefani, at Saturday's Undisputed breaking world championship at the Waterfront.
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South African B-Girls Keisha Keesh, Lisa, and Courtnaé also cracked the top eight, showing just how deep the local talent runs.
On the men’s side, Japanese B-Boy Hiro10 (JPN) faced off against Gravity (USA) in a high-energy final that had the crowd locked in from the first move. Hiro10 took it with a commanding 3–0 win.
African B-Boys, The Curse, Bashi, Toufeeq, and Shady also battled their way into the top eight, further proving South Africa’s strength on the world breaking stage.
Eventual Undisputed runner-up, Miguel Rosario aka B-Boy Gravity, from America, showcasing his gravity-defying moves that earned him his nickname, during his semi-final battle against Spain's Johnny Fox.
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Japan's Hiroto Ono aka Hiro10 on his way to winning Saturday's Undisputed breaking world championship, at the Waterfront.
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Ukraine's Anna Ponomarenko aka B-Girl Stefani looks to catch the judges' eyes during her final battle against The Netherlands' champion India Sardjoe, at Saturday's Undisputed breaking world championship at the Waterfront.
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Women's Undisputed solo winner, India Sardjoe, following her final battle against Ukraine's Anna Ponomarenko aka B-Girl Stefani
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B-Boy Toufeeq executing one of his trademark power moves to help his international squad, Break Nation, win the 5 v 5 crew battles, at Saturday's Undisputed breaking world championship at the Waterfront.
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Spectators on the edge of their seats Saturday's Undisputed dance off at the Waterfront.
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Saturday's FUJIFILM instax™ Undisputed Breaking World Championship at the Waterfront drew a huge crowd and unforgettable battles.
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