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Dance competition in Skopje: Over 4,500 dancers fight for the title!
FAU student Rebecca Luber about her dance career and the upcoming 2024 World Championships in Macedonia.
Dance competition in Skopje: Over 4,500 dancers fight for the title!
Rebecca Luber, a 27-year-old employee at Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) and student, has made a name for herself through her impressive achievements in dance. She has been taking part in competitions with great passion for over 10 years, both in a tournament formation and solo. Her journey began with jazz dance at the age of seven before later switching to hip-hop. For Rebecca, dancing is not just a hobby, but also an important balance to her studies and job.
“Dance has had a significant impact on my life, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when I missed the opportunity to train and perform,” she explains. The first event after the break was the South German Championship 2022, which she won with her team. In 2023, she and her dance formation made it to the final of the German Championships, where they took 5th place and were therefore able to qualify for the World Championships. This took place in October 2023 in Kielce, Poland.
World Cup in Macedonia 2024
The organizing committee, led by Trajche Petkovski, founder of Break a Leg, aims to both promote Macedonian culture and provide a platform for emerging talent. Participants and spectators can look forward to a variety of competitions covering various categories - from classic hip-hop rhythms to street dance performances.
Cultural exchange and creative development
Macedonia, with its culturally rich backdrop, offers an ideal environment for exchange between dancers from all over the world. The event is intended not only to promote the creativity of the young talents, but also to stimulate cultural dialogue between the participants. “Dance is a universal language,” says Petkovski, emphasizing the importance of such events for the community.
Rebecca Luber, who is also active in other dance styles such as house and RnB, recommends dancing as an enriching hobby. She highlights that it not only improves physical fitness, but also strengthens memory, self-confidence and spontaneity. There are also many beginner courses for adults who just want to get started with dancing.
Overall, the dance community faces exciting times as preparations for the World Championships in Macedonia intensify. The singers, dancers and organizers do everything they can to create an unforgettable experience and carry on the passion for dance.