More than just a World Title.

Recently I have won the European buck session qualifier (EBS) in New Zealand.

For those that do not know, EBS is the World Krump championship which is held once a year in Düsseldorf, Germany. Krump dancers from all around the world travel to this event to test themselves and battle to see who is the best in the world. I am fortunate enough for the second time in my dance career to represent New Zealand on this prestigious stage.

I have a few goals I would like to accomplish starting with winning the world title. Not for personal gain but to show and prove to the world that New Zealand Krump has what it takes to be right up their with the best!. Something that myself and others from this Krump community have been working towards for years. One specific moment that really elevated us as a whole was last year when Ken Vaega also known as Lightsaber from South Auckland won the 2018 EBS world championship. The goal here is to keep the world title in New Zealand for the 2nd consecutive year and represent everyone who continuously supports me and the Krump community as well.

Another dream goal is to help expose this dance to the younger generations in hopes it will help create and form positive changes in their lives. I do this because I have seen this dance style make a huge impact on people’s lives in a positive way. It has also helped me physically, mentally and emotionally during difficult times growing up as a teenager. Giving the younger generation the option of a physically intense but positive outlet is something I am working towards at the moment being able to connect with Schools and showing these students what Krump is about.

Even though I won the qualifier, unfortunately the prize money that I won only pays for a small amount of my flights to get to the world championships in Germany. With only 2 months until then I am needing to try and raise money to get myself over to the world championships. Please help my dream come true to represent NZ and the community here on the Krump world stage and bring back the world title for a 2nd consecutive year. Any amount of donations are very much appreciated no matter how big or small the donations are. Every cent counts.

For my family, friends, New Zealand Krump community and the rest of New Zealand.

Thank you for reading this.

Trenten Baskcomb-Omeri.