Instax interviews Mel Rock – Host/MC at FUJIFILM INSTAX Undisputed Masters

Instax interviews Mel Rock – Host/MC at FUJIFILM INSTAX Undisputed Masters

Mark your diary – the international FUJIFILM INSTAX Undisputed Masters breaking competition is coming to Cape Town (V&A Waterfront) on 18 January 2025! Instax chatted to the fabulous host/MC of the event, Mel Rock to find out more about her dancing journey.

What does a good MC/host bring to a breaking event? 

A good host brings an exciting energy that keeps the crowd entertained but also keeps the event going and makes sure that the breakers are the highlight of the day or event.

What are you most excited about seeing at the event? 

I’m excited to see the breakers battle it out for that no. 1 spot. Also to see the exchange between the breakers, which is always entertaining. It will be my first time experiencing this event, so I am just excited to experience the event on SA soil!

You dance yourself. Could you share a little bit about your journey? 

So, I am not a breaker but always loved and battled in styles such as popping, all-styles, and a bit of krumping. I have trained in breaking and took classes, and I have a huge respect for breakers – it really takes a lot to do this specific style. 

My dance journey has taken me to Las Vegas where I trained with Popin’ Pete; I travelled to China where I won a dance competition; then trained a bit in South Korea; and competed in Japan. For me, dancing really opened doors to the rest of the world.

Do you think Cape Town is the capital of breaking in SA? 

Yes. The people that originally shared the message were, and still are, from Cape Town. They travelled the country to teach breaking.

What can the crowd expect coming to a breaking event as big as the Undisputed Master?

Massive talent, dope music and of course breakers that will blow our minds with their unique style!

Come and experience FUJIFILM INSTAX Undisputed Masters!:

Date: Saturday January 18th, 2025
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Schedule:
Open Qualifier: 13:00 – 17:00
Main Event: 18:00 – 21:00
Entrance: Free of charge and all ages are welcome. 

The OG mini 12 era is where you can have some fun and experiment with new mini film print styles like rainbow or pastelcolours, confetti, graphic spray art, hearts and many more (a design for every era)! Match your style to your mini 12 with pastel colours and matching gems.

Want to snap the perfect selfie of you and your bestie dancing away?It's what the INSTAX mini 12 was born to do. With a perfectly positioned mirror, close-up mode and the automatic flash control, a selfie moment-grabbing extraordinaire.

The mini link 2 era is all about letting your creativity shine. A pop of blue eyeshadow, the mini link 2 in space blue and a pack of blue mini films is all you need to complete your evening and re-live your favourite memories.

Dance the night away and print your moves with the INSTAXAIR feature! Hold down the feature button on your mini Link 2 and be creative with the LED light on the side of the printer to draw your favourite shapes in the air. If the printer is vibrating it means it's working, so whatever you decide to draw, be it a squiggle, a heart or a letter, it'll appear on your image.

Australian Winter is on its way, which is the perfect time for the SQUARE SQ1 era and the perfect cozy style to match the colourways.     

Capture your world in square with bigger selfies and cozy moments from the season. With the power of an automated flash to calculate the brightness of your environment, the SQUARE SQ1 adjusts the shutter speed accordingly – ensuring the perfect snap every time! 

The ‘classic print style’ of the SQUARE film is the perfect way to preserve memories from your SQUARE era for years to come. Push your creativity boundaries with the soft and subtle shades of the Sunset frame.