Yes, the opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics had me riveted. I think a tear rolled down my cheeks when that sweet little girl in the red dress sang China's national anthem.But I've never had that feeling of wanting to *be there* like I did watching Planet B-Boy during Hot Docs this year.The film follows breakdancing crews from around the world on their way to the international Battle Of The Year finals competition in Germany. It is the crowning glory of a group to get the World Champion title. Like winning a freestyle battle, it's the kind of prestige that gives you serious bragging rights and can earn you respect from even your worst enemy. And like the Olympics, the event itself tends to unite people across age, sex, religion and race.It's awesome.So if you want a taste of that unifying atmosphere and if you want to see what real street dancing is, check out Battle of the Year Canada at a Toronto stage on August 23rd to find out who we send to Europe in October.Oh, and if you want to see the main event, click here.This is the Planet B-Boy trailer:
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