For US dancer Boogie Smurf, the experience offered both an unforgettable view and a chance to connect.
"Street dance itself is a connection," he said. "It has no borders and no age limit. People from different cultural backgrounds stand together because of a shared passion, and build connections through music and dance."
That spirit was at the heart of the event. Improvisation and teamwork during battles, professional exchanges in master classes and face-to-face encounters among young people from different countries created an atmosphere in which cultural differences became a starting point for interaction rather than a barrier.