Vietnamese hip-hop team S.I.N.E won three champion titles at K-Battle International 2012 held in Korat City by Thailand's Ministry of Culture.
S.I.N.E group (photos: NVCC)
The competition attracted 600 dancers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam to compete in seven categories.
S.I.N.E swept all the categories in the competition over November 9-11.
"We were proud to be Vietnam's representatives and we wanted to enhance Vietnam's position in international hip-hop dance stage." the group said.
In 2010, they also participated in the competition but lost in the final round.
S.I.N.E which is short for Saying Is Not Enough was formed just a year ago by former members of original Hanoi hip-hop dance crew Big Toe. After the success of their live shows, S.I.N.E decided to focus on training for domestic and international competitions.
The group has already won several prizes this year including third place at R16 Scandinavia in Denmark and another third place finish at Radikal Forze Jam in Singapore.
The final round of Thailand's hip-hop competition on November 11 also marked the group year anniversary.
"At first we didn’t intend to go because of tight finances but we changed our minds. We travelled by bus from Vietnam to Laos then en route to Thailand. Our families and friends joined us to cheer us on." S.I.N.E's captain, Linh 3T said.
After the competition, S.I.N.E accepted an invitation to teach hip-hop dance to disadvantaged children in Bangkok from a charity organisation.
Linh shared they will also expand their social activities and teach children in Vietnam too.
Competing at the K-Battle International event
Popping battle
S.I.N.E compete with Thailand's One Piece for the Bboy title
S.I.N.E receive their title after the Freestyle battle
S.I.N.E teach disadvantaged children in Bangkok
