Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did we start the WBL?
Our core dream was born in response to an injustice we felt we could help resolve.  While gifted and talented bboys and bgirls work religiously to perfect an art meticulously crafted, they do not get the credit and respect they deserve.  Professional skateboarding, snowboarding, BMXing, surfing and countless other lesser-known sports have flourished with a professionalized league.  In the same way, we aim at promoting the bboy from an enthusiast to the forefront by paying for their competitive talents year-round.  No longer will bboys have to rely on gig-to-gig living, but can enjoy the stability of turning their passion into a profession.  We believe that this can be done.  We believe in our dream.  We believe it's time to make it a reality.

Q: Why battles?
Battling is at the heart of what it means to be a bboy or bgirl.  Unlike other dances, breakdancing is not meant as a stage performance.  It is more analogous to boxing or sparring.  By trying to one-up your competitor, you are attempting to earn his respect and to prove your worth in the circle.  This high-intensity, adrenaline-fueled face-off is exactly what keeps breakdancing exciting.  What you will see at the WBL will be higher energy than what you may have seen with local street performers and on popular media.  Be prepared.

Q: Why "breakdancing"?
The term breakdancing and bboying are indeed often confused by those that haven't been educated in the rich culture and history of the hiphop movement.  A bboy or bgirl is a statement of a lifestyle and not a hobby.  Though our mission is to support the talented bboys and girls and give them the respect and credit they deserve, we do not want to disrespect the history be representing a lifestyle with a competition-based league.  Those who come to our events will have the opportunity to meet and see bboys and bgirls in action, but if that's all they see and know, they won't know what it is to be a bboy.  Other events like IBE have used the term breakdancing to convey a message while supporting the community in an honest manner.  We chose the term with no intention of disrespecting the scene.