Filipino Street Dancer Takes the Global Stage at Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in LA
After a hard—fought win at the Red Bull Dance Your Style
National Finals last May, Cebuana street dancer Sam Rivera known in battles as ‘Nemesis’,
us set represent the Philippines, showcasing Filipino flair, rhythm, and
freestyle creativity at the Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 World Finals
happening on October 11 to 12 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
The World Stage Awaits
After months of high-energy dance battles across the globe,
the world’s best dancers are converging in Los Angeles for the ultimate
one-on-one freestyle showdown. Champions from over 50 countries will bring
their unique moves, cultural influences, and raw improvisation skills, creating
a competition that’s as unpredictable as it is exciting.
The Philippines’ very own Nemesis is more than ready to face
off the top dancers from all over the world, proving Filipinos have what it
takes to take on the biggest international stage for street dance.
Training for the Battle
Photo Credit: Michael Perfecto / Red Bull Content Pool
After competing as a Red Bull Dancer Your Style National
Finalist in 2024, Nemesis returned this year stronger than ever, securing the
crown at the 2025 National Finals in her hometown, Cebu. Since that milestone
win, Nemesis has been getting ready, refining her krump freestyle, endurance,
and stage presence to prepare for the world spotlight.
“This year I’m really in it to win, but I also remind myself
to have fun on stage when I’m dancing. Just vibe with the music and trust my
body’s instincts.” Said Nemesis, I’m the type of freestyle dancer that doesn’t
prepare for sets, I just need to condition my body, relying on muscle-memory,
as well as drills, also concept and ideas to generate movements from there.”
The Filipino finalist also shared how mindset is just as
important as physical training: “Readying myself mentally and emotionally for
the pressure, because LA is where the best dancers are. But I take it as an
opportunity to learn from them.”
On Nemesis’ approach for the World Final, she shared, “My goal
is still to just give a good performance. So others will see that ‘Wow! This is
what dancers in the Philippines are like!’ It depends on the crowd, but as long
as you give a good performance, other people will see that you’re amazing.”
Countdown to the Finals in LA
The Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals will bring
together the best of the global street dance scene during the World Finals
Week, running from October 7-11. The main World Finals competition takes place
on October 11 at the Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, where dancers will go
head-to-head in freestyle battles, with the twist that the crowd decides who
moves forward. Catch the action live on Red Bull TV on October 11 at 9 PM (PDT)
/ October 12 at 12 PM (Philippine time).
With global champions, rising stars, and local heroes in the
mix, the competition promises to be an exclusive display of creativity and artistry.
Only one dancer will walk away as the 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style World
Champion.
Cheer On Nemesis’ World Finals Journey
Photo Credit: Christopher Sy/ Red Bull Content Pool
On October 7 to 11, show your support for Nemesis as she
represents the Philippines on the world stage in Los Angeles. Follow Red Bull
PH and Red Bull Dance on social media for the latest updates.
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