Wake Up Session Finals 2023

The final of Wake UP session were held in Institut Français de Maurice on the 6th of August during Bouzé Urban Dance Festival . Judges came from South Africa, Mayotte and Reunion Island expressly to choose the best dancer in each of the 3 category of the final.

The winner were Bboy David (Breaking Category), William Charlot (Afro Category) and Emmanuel L’EVEILLE (Hip-Hop Category)

Each winner won a trip to Reunion Island and the opportunity to participate on Van’s Circle, an international dance championship, where the winner would have the chance to go Los Angeles to participate on their World Final.

More photos can be seen on our Facebook Page Wake Up Session

They were 6 per category to compete for the Wake Up Session finals. Pre-qualifications were held since early 2023 around Mauritius and the best in each of the 3 categories were there to challenge themselves above all and stand a chance to win a trip to Reunion Island.

Top 6 Hip-Hop

  1. Emmanuel Leveille
  2. Jo Wayne
  3. Armand Brandon
  4. Dmon Ley
  5. Huncho
  6. Williams Charlot

Top 6 Afro Dance

  1. Cefora
  2. Axenter
  3. Huncho
  4. Williams Charlot
  5. Lil Naud
  6. X-Rose

Top 6 Breaking

  1. David Buruth
  2. Jaimy Nobin
  3. Donovan
  4. Andy Yannick
  5. BBoy Louzy
  6. Bgirl Parina

Many thanks to our main sponsors Malta Guinness, Institut francais de Maurice, NSDK Aluminium without whom this year’s activity would not have been possible. The final was also sponsored by Federation Hip-Hop et Culture Urbaine de la Reunion and RUN BBOY Connexion.

We are continuously looking for support from sponsors and other collaborators to further promote street dance, unite youth and best talents from the Indian Ocean, please contact us if you would be keen to support.

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