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Alvan-Michael dances his way to Switzerland

Alvan-Michael Okere overcame a field of the country's top freestyle dancers to be crowned the 2026 national champion and book his place at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich, Switzerland PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
Alvan-Michael Okere overcame a field of the country's top freestyle dancers to be crowned the 2026 national champion and book his place at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich, Switzerland PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

After twice falling short of lifting the coveted Red Bull Dance Your Style Botswana title, Alvan-Michael Okere finally had his moment in the spotlight on Saturday.

Okere overcame a field of the country's top freestyle dancers to be crowned the 2026 national champion and book his place at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich, Switzerland. For him, the triumph was more than just another competition victory. It was the reward for years of perseverance, having come close in the previous two editions before finally winning the crowd over when it mattered most.

The road to the national title began months ago when dancers from across the country battled for places at the National Final through a qualifier held at Molapo Crossing Piazza on May 16.

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