CHILL: Hip Hop Battle

Saturday July 11
11:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Maffeo Sutton Park

Free to watch | Registration to dance is $15

Experience the energy, creativity, and adrenaline of hip-hop battle culture as dancers compete from the pre-selection rounds through to the finals. Rooted in a spirit of exchange and self-improvement, this event brings together hip hop and street dance artists to challenge one another through improvisation under the watchful eye of Judges; Anwar (Nanaimo), Barnes (Texas), Robozilla (California). Dancers are adjudicated on their originality, musicality, technical skill, and high-energy performances. MC Deeya, with DJ Oscar, keeps things moving as we celebrate the essence of hip-hop through performance, connection, and competition.

EXHIBITION BATTLES not to be missed!

REGISTRANTS: Get ready for a one-on-one dance battle featuring three categories:
• Popping 
• Hip-Hop 
• Open Styles 

• Upon arrival, you’ll sign up for your categories and receive a number.
• Prelims will be showcase or battle-style, depending on the organizer’s decision that day.
• Each dancer gets 30 seconds to show why they belong in the main bracket.
• Judges will select the Top 16 dancers per category.
• From there, it’s single-elimination battles until one champion remains in each style.

Why Attend

• Experience the energy, creativity, and adrenaline of live hip-hop battle culture.
• Watch dancers move from pre-selection rounds through to the finals.
• See street dance artists challenge one another through improvisation, originality, musicality, and technical skill.
• Enjoy a high-energy outdoor festival event at Maffeo Sutton Park.
• Celebrate hip-hop through performance, connection, competition, music, and community.

Who This Is For

• Anyone who enjoys dance, hip-hop, street dance, music, live performance, or outdoor festival events.
• Families, friends, festival-goers, dance fans, and curious community members.
• Dancers who want to register, battle, and test their skills in front of judges and audience members.
• People who want to experience the culture, skill, and excitement of a live dance battle.
• No dance experience is required to watch.

Good to Know

• This event is free to watch.
• Registration to dance is $15.
• Dancers should register in advance through Crimson Coast Dance.
• The event includes pre-selection rounds, finals, and exhibition battles.
• MC Lavi and DJ Oscar keep the event moving.
• Artist include Anwar, Barnes, Robozilla, MC Deeya, and DJ Oscar.