The champion of 2005, Mike was unable to return last year to defend his crown so he will be out this year to prove that it wasn’t a one off. Winner of numerous solo titles worldwide including Juste Debout and Bboy Summit, Mike’s incredible musicality and technique make him a formidable popper capable of out dancing nearly any opponent.

Chris came through the Regional Conflict as runner up to represent the UK in this year's BBoy Champs.  Born in the US, Chris started popping while living in France and he has been a regular on the UK dance scene for almost 10 years. Over that time period, his influences have changed a great deal the international scene has developed. Chris started in the bboy and electro culture but now takes his main influences from the Electric Boogaloos. Working locally in Hackney, Chris will be looking forward to representing for the local crowd and is sure to put on a show.

Dino was winner, out of 100 contestants, who took part in the China popping eliminations, which were held erlier this year, in Beijing, China.

Dickson, from East London, will be representing the UK on the big stage for the first time having defeated the rest of the UK’s poppers at this year’s Regional Conflict. With potential to do great things, he will be looking to cause some upsets by taking out some of the big international names in the lineup.

Originally from Finland, but studied popping in Japan, this 20 year old girl came through UK Championships Nordic Europe qualifications. More info. soon...

“I feel so great to rep Russia in the UK World Finals, to rep my crew and my city (Moscow). I think that my popping flavor is a deep dancing feel, I like to feel a song first before dancing. My movement is inspired a lot by party dances and by locking because I was doing them before I start to pop. I also love to tut and dance with them. My biggest influence is Sugapop. He has taught me the main thing – that is to dance under technique. Also one of my main influences is JSmooth, he has shown me animation and waves. Another dancer that influenced me is Jr. Boogaloo. After I took his one class with him, I decided to start tutting! My main motivation is the love for this dance that`s the thing that inspires me the most. I`m going into this competition to learn something new first and foremost, but if it happens that I go far….. cool! Let’s dance! ;)”

In the early 80´s Lloyd Lesley Marengo got first notice of the Hip Hop culture and ever since Hip Hop has played a vital role in his life. Over the last ten years Lloyd Lesley put most of his dance efforts in studying the Funk Styles and particularly the Popping, Animation and Robotic styles. Lloyd Lesley is one of few professional Hip Hop dancers in the Netherlands and has performed across the world. Highlights in his dance career were his 2004 Athens Olympics performance and an international tour with the Dutch National Scapino Ballet. Besides performing Lloyd Lesley is working towards becoming a full time dance choreographer and recently set up two youth dance companies. Apart from performances and theatre, Lloyd Lesley still likes to take on the challenges of competing in dance battles and competitions and will be looking make his mark in this international lineup.

Nixon started poppin' in 2002 in a small city, Yalta, in the South of Ukraine, Crimea. He is one of the creators of the popping crew "What the Funk!?" and also represents South Front B-Boys. For the very first time we welcome a Ukrainian popper to the World Finals!

Pop Kun - Member of infamous KOGS, known as one of the best poppers in Korea. not only winning a lot of competitions in Korea, Pop Kun has een
training a lot of Korean Pop stars, and making appearances in various commercials and music videos. how is he preparing for the championships this year? he just like to keep it funky!

“I really enjoy dancing at the UK Champs! Sometimes you have to test yourself, and what better test is there than battling some of the best dancers in the world! I battled at this event in 2004, but I did not feel I was ready for the level of competition! Now I feel confident in my ability to dance and I am going to do my best! I wish everyone in the battle the best! Much respect!

Hailing from Marseille in the South of France, Richard made his debut appearance in the UK at last year’s Championships, where he reached the semi-finals! Richard has a great allround popping style mixing boogaloo with waves, robot, animation and tricks. A favourite with the crowd, he will return ready to prove he is capable of going a stage further & reaching this years final.

Robozee is a natural performer and a crowd favourite. One of Germany’s best poppers, Robozee started dancing with electric boogie in 1998 until 2000 when he discovered the original boogaloo and poppin styles which he has been focusing on since. He was due to compete at the UK Champs in 2004 but had to withdraw because of illness. Back this year, he most definitely has the skills to pose a threat to the title.

Viho started to learn popping in 2004 , in 2005 he joined the 5+5 crew from Beijing which is now one of the best known crews in China. Viho explains that Chinese dancers are really happy to be in the Uk champs. Chinese dancers see the UK Bboy champs as one of the highest level and most international competitions in the world . Now China has a chance to compete on an international level it will help the Chinese dancers learn and exchange with top dancers form other countries but also to show that China now also has a high level of hip-hop dance. Viho can't wait to arrive in London and be able to show his best skills to the world .