Malaysia’s dance scene came alive and proved its place on the global stage as international legends landed in Kuala Lumpur for the first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour stop in Malaysia.
This landmark event brought world-champion energy to the country through a series of workshops and live showcases featuring guest dancers Majid, Waackxxxy, Poppin’ C, and The D Soraki, who fully immersed themselves in the local culture during their visit. The tour concluded by naming two Malaysian Wild Cards, who are now set to represent the nation at the Regional Finals in Singapore later this month.
Following this, Majid, Waackxxxy, Poppin’ C, and The D Soraki were joined by Rosnan Abdul Rahman, Deputy Director General (Policy & Planning) of the National Department for Culture and Arts, to learn the intricate movements and storytelling of traditional Mak Yong.
This exchange bridged the gap between ancient performance arts and the modern language of the streets, highlighting a dance culture that is both unique and globally resonant.
2023 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Champion, Waackxxxy, added: “Learning the Mak Yong was one of the highlights of this tour. The movements were so beautiful. It gave me a new perspective on Malaysian culture.”
Following this immersion, Majid and Poppin’ C led intensive workshops to arm Malaysian dancers with the technical skills and insights needed for the global stage.
This energy culminated in a high-octane showcase in Bukit Bintang, where the All-Stars and the local community joined forces to celebrate the vibrant future of Malaysian street dance.
“It is my first time in Malaysia, and I’ve been surprised by the level of skill here,” said Majid after the workshop. “There are some really solid dancers in this scene who have a lot of potential. My advice to the dancers here is to just stay consistent, be yourself, and keep that hunger.”
Also during their visit to Malaysia, the global dancers crowned Lim Yeow Hwee (Marcus), 26, from Johor Bahru, and Kayllash Thiagarajan, 19, from Kuala Lumpur, as the hometown heroes, who will go on to represent the country at the first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style Regional Finals in Singapore this April 25.
The duo will go up against the top dancers from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, and Singapore to secure their ticket to the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich, Switzerland, this October.
“It feels like a huge honor to represent Malaysia at the first-ever Southeast Asia Regional Finals,” said Marcus. “I do feel some pressure because I’m representing the entire Malaysian dance scene, but I’m mostly excited to share my style. Our dance culture is special because of our mix of influences—there is so much individuality and passion here, and I really want the world to see that side of Malaysia.”
For Kayllash, this achievement marks a massive personal and professional milestone.
“I feel honoured and grateful for the opportunity. Since it’s my first time joining Red Bull Dance Your Style, this is a completely new experience for me,” he shared. “I think this shows that the Malaysian dance scene has come a long way and we are finally getting the recognition we deserve. For my preparation, I’m just staying true to myself and being as honest as possible through my dance.”
Beyond their personal victories, Marcus and Kayllash advancing to the Red Bull Dance Your Style Regional Finals is undeniable proof that Malaysia's street dance community is ready to stand alongside the world’s best, bringing its own unique flavor and energy to the
international spotlight.
