BE:FIRST debuts new song at U.S. world dance championship, 4-time consecutive world champion SOTA makes triumphant return as instructor
BE:FIRST performed at the halftime show of the street dance competition "2026 World Hip Hop Dance Championship - World Finals," held in Arizona, USA, on Aug. 1. They premiered their new song "BRUCE WAYNE feat. Flo Milli, ATL Jacob," produced for their global expansion.
The "2026 World Hip Hop Dance Championship - World Finals" is a street dance world championship celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. BE:FIRST member SOTA competed in this championship from 2016 to 2019, winning four consecutive titles. This time, SOTA made a triumphant return as an instructor for workshops attended by dancers from around the world.
During the halftime show, BE:FIRST performed hip-hop numbers including "Mainstream" and "BE:FIRST ALL DAY" in addition to "BRUCE WAYNE." Delivering an overwhelming performance to top dancers gathered from all over the world and a packed crowd, they received loud cheers and applause.
Furthermore, BE:FIRST will release their first global EP, "WATCH ME," on Sept. 18, making their U.S. debut.
Setlist
2026 World Hip Hop Dance Championship - World Finals
- BRUCE WAYNE feat. Flo Milli, ATL Jacob
- Mainstream
- GRIT
- Secret Garden
- BE:FIRST ALL DAY
Source: Music Natalie
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