Despite facing intense competition and challenging conditions at the AfroBreak International Championship, B-Girl Courtnaé Paul persevered and emerged victorious!
Accra, Ghana (07 November 2024) – Waving South Africa’s flag high in the dynamic world of break dancing was B-Girl, Courtnaé Paul all the way in Accra, Ghana, where she clinched first place in the 1vs1 B-Girl AfroBreak International Champion on Sunday, 27 October.
Emerging as the best of nineteen competitors Courtnaé pushed against the heat and unforeseen challenges of a competition she describes as the wildest five days of her life.
For Courtnaé the win felt incredible not just because of the outcome but because of the journey, especially since being a B-girl from Africa comes with a lot of barriers and obstacles.
In a video, the breakdancer revealed that training for the AfroBreak International Championship was super intense.
“To try and find the energy and time to make sure that I’m at a level where I feel confident enough to step out of my country.
“Nothing could have prepared me for just how hot it was. It was my first time in Ghana. I didn’t really know what to expect. I felt like my preparation was good enough that I would be prepared for whatever came my way. Was I sorely mistaken!”
While the workshops leading up to the main event were great, Courtnaé admits that on the day of the competition, she struggled to kick into gear and connect to the music.
“My mind and body were just in two different places. I think it’s such a lesson to me as an athlete. Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong but you have to still just show up.
“These things are never without adversity. What a beautiful lesson to learn and to reaffirm who I am as a person,” reflects Courtnaé.
The talented dancer is back home and nursing some minor aches and pains following the epic event.
Courtnaé is excited to get back to doing what she loves most and taking breaking dancing from Africa to the world!
Sources: Courtnaé Paul
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