Indian dancers living in Ireland won Gold and Silver medals in regional qualifiers 2023 to represent Ireland in Hiphop International, USA.
BFAB (Born From A Boombox)
BFAB (Born From A Boombox) Dance crew based in Portarlington participated in Hiphop International Ireland qualifiers that took place between March 31st to April 2nd, 2023. Ramakrishnan AKA Bubblelock with 2 other dancers from his crew participated in 2 categories in HHI Ireland qualifiers. There were about 300 dancers from different dance schools around the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Bubblelock participated in a solo Locking battle and along with his crew mates he participated in a Mini crew competition along with 26 other teams.
Bubblelock won Gold in the solo locking battle and the team won Silver. With this win, Bubblelock and his team will be representing Ireland in the World Hip-Hop International championship that will be happening in Phoenix Arizona, in August 2023.
SDI Dance Competition 2023 
HHI 2023
Bubblelock
Bubblelock said ” It feels like a dream come true and we have put a lot of our hard work and passion into this particular competition. We have already started to prepare for the final championship as there are going to be 52 countries competing alongside Ireland. Being Indians who migrated to Ireland and representing this beautiful country on the world stage, I feel like Monty Panesar and Ravi Bopara in the England cricket team”.
Bubblelock said he has admired that big stage since 2014 and feels so great to think he is going to be on that stage this year. He has won several dance battles here in Ireland.
About Bubblelock
Ramakrishnan AKA Bubblelock moved to Ireland 4 years ago from Chennai and has been dancing for more than 15 years. He is the most senior member of the famous BFAB dance crew and United Grooves School of Dance based in Chennai. After moving to Ireland he started working with many dancers here and bringing dance opportunities and exposure to the Indian community. Ram has been the only Indian competing in hip-hop competitions and battles happening in Ireland for the past 3 years. He has won many solo competitions in Ireland and been a judge and also has taught workshops in Irish dance schools. Now he has formed a team and has already started winning them. On 26th February 2023, his crew won 3rd place in the Beginner adults category in the SDI dance competition in Skerries. With this recent win In Hip Hop International in April they won silver in a professional-level competition and have been qualified to represent Ireland in the USA.
2023-Won Gold 
2022-Won Silver
While talking to Bubblelock’s crew mates, Sathish said, “HHI Ireland has been a dream come true for me. Since I’ve only been dancing for six months, my dancing potential has only been improved through my dance teacher Bubblelock’s guidance and regular, diligent practice with my fellow dancers. We are trying to be among the Top 10 teams in the HHI World level competition after taking second place in the Mini Crew division. Bubblelock will maximize our dance ability and rock the Arizona stage in the World level challenge, therefore I have more faith in him.”
Harsita said, “It was an incredibly fulfilling and rewarding experience. The vibe and energy that embraced me during the two days of the HHI Ireland competition gave me so much hope and inspiration. As a dancer, performing in front of an audience has always given me fulfillment and delight. It was an exciting experience to share the art with all of the amazing dancers from Ireland, and I was thrilled to meet them all and experience hip-hop culture. I’d like to acknowledge our teacher/choreographer, Ramakrishnan aka Bubblelock, for blessing us with this opportunity. We hope and aim to grow as a team and spread the art strongly going forward.”
Bubblelock also teaches regular classes in Dublin, Tullamore, and Portarlington. Bubblelock is also auditioning for trained dancers in any style who wish to cross-train and form a street dance group in Ireland. Please contact Bubblelock through his Instagram, Facebook handles @bubblelock, or WhatsApp at +353899425352.
We need your support to represent Ireland . 2 of the 3 dancers work part-time to support their regular expenses while they study for their Master’s degree and this travel opportunity will not be fulfilled without your support. You may help us by donating to the following link:
https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/bfabrepresentirelandinhhi
If any business wishes to sponsor this local team to participate in the world championship, please contact Bubblelock at +353899425352.
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