Breaking competition Red Bull BC One lands in Paris this Saturday, November 29, bringing the world's top b-boys together for intense one-on-one competition. Orlando-based b-boy Victor won the North American title in Las Vegas last August, and he's come to Paris to make an attempt at becoming the global winner for BC One 2014. We caught up with Victor to see where his head's at leading up to the competition.
During the North American final, were you confident that you would win? Looking back, what do you think were your advantages in the competition?
Yes, I was positive during the North American final. I think my advantage was that I trained and ran everyday before BC One practicing not just power, but everything.
How did you discover and learn to break?
I discovered breaking from my dad and uncle when I was six. They taught my cousin and my brothers. Years later, my cousin got back into it and taught me more. Ever since then, I've been breaking everyday.
How do you balance and separate your solo breaking from being in three crews?
I'm in three crews: Squadron, The Clique, and MF Kidz. I don't know how I balance it. I just go with the flow, and it works!
Do you prefer one-on-one battle style competition?
Yeah, I like how one-on-ones are now.
What is the breaking scene like in Florida compared to elsewhere?
The breaking scene in Florida is growing. We just don't practice one side of breaking, we practice everything. That's what makes us unique.
What do you think it means to have the BC One World Finals in Paris this year? What do you know about France's breaking scene and culture?
I'm glad it's in Paris. I've only been there once, and I can't wait to be back. The breaking scene is growing there, too. I see a lot of young, nasty underground b-boys and a lot of crazy moves.
What music are you listening to these days?
I listen to everything—rap, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and more.
Going into 2015, where do you want to see the culture of breaking go?
I want to see the culture of breaking get big. Like basketball. I want to see people doing what they love and getting what they deserve. I think this dance is the hardest art form—harder than basketball or football. We use our minds, bodies, and everything. We deserve more. I just hope it gets bigger.
