MT Pop, a Vietnamese popping sensation, set the stage ablaze with his electrifying ‘nagin’ dance at the Red Bull Dance Your Style finale in Mumbai on Saturday. His performance, which earned him the trophy over French dancer Rubix, has taken social media by storm, with millions of viewers calling it “the most fun performance ever.”
Over 5,000 spectators gathered in Mumbai to watch 16 dancers compete for the coveted title at the Red Bull Dance Your Style finale. Unlike traditional dance competitions, there were no judges; the dancers had to win the crowd’s approval to advance.
MT Pop became the first Vietnamese dancer to clinch the Red Bull Dance Your Style title with his vibrant freestyle to the Punjabi track ‘Mundian to Bach Ke.’ His ‘nagin’ dance, inspired by the celebratory moves seen during Indian wedding processions, had the audience in raptures. Many viewers compared his energetic steps to those of baraatis, saying his performance gave “full baraat vibes.”
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The crowd’s approval was evident as they cheered and clapped, with several audience members even joining him on stage towards the end of his performance.
Social media users were quick to praise his act, flooding the comments section of the Instagram video. “My mind is blown! I get goosebumps every time I watch this,” said one fan. Another commenter added, “You literally can’t beat someone who has this much fun.”
“He totally respected a cultural dance type and showed how he could elaborate on it,” one viewer observed. Others were in awe of his moves, with one remarking, “The cobra move was wild,” and another adding, “This proves a lit crowd can make something more entertaining than it really is.”