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VanIsle Exhibition Dance Battle
MC – FUNKANOMETRY
Sunday July 14
11:00am –5:00 pm
Free to watch
$10 to participate
Venue: Maffeo Sutton Park
Fun, supportive, and all about good vibes
Free to watch.
Immerse yourself in a day of daring dance battles – street dance culture at the next level. Street dance artists from around the island and across the Salish Sea electrify in adrenalin fueled dance exchanges; grooving, engaging, confronting, and showing off with creative improvisation right before your eyes. Learn some moves! MC’d by the dynamic, award winning hip hop and popping duo, FUNKANOMETRY. Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush have performed in NBC’S World of Dance (2019 & 2020), America’s Got Talent (2022), and recently placed 2nd in the Million Dollar Season of Canada’s Got Talent (2024). FUNKANOMETRY got their start at VIBE Dance Studios, a premiere studio on the island led by owner, Serra Stewart. Serra has built Hip Hop/ Street genre in Nanaimo and she’s done it with talent, skill, savvy and love!
$10.00 to Battle
Calling all Vancouver island [ONLY] Hip Hop dancers!
Get ready to showcase your moves!
This exciting event will feature two unique battle formats designed to bring out the fun in our local dance community and propelled by DJ Oscar.
Exhibition Open Style 1v1 Battle:
Are you new to the dance battle scene and looking for a way to ease into it?
The Exhibition Battle is perfect for you. Sign up to battle one-on-one in front of a live audience and judges. There’s no pressure to win or lose—this round is all about gaining experience and having fun. After you and your opponent each perform your round, that’s it! No judging, just dancing. This is a great opportunity to try battling in a supportive and friendly environment.
Competitive (Regular) Battles:
Each category features intense head-to-head battles judged by some of the island’s finest dancers.
For those ready to take on the challenge, we have three competitive categories:
Hip Hop 1v1: Judge: Jamal Ali, Midnight Society
Popping 1v1: Judge: Lavi Deleeuw, Heavy Hittaz
Open-Styles 2v2: Judge: Romy Sanchez
Special Guests: We’re thrilled to have FUNKANOMETRY emceeing the event, adding their unique flair and energy to the day. Our judges, Jamal Ali, Lavi Deleeuw, and Romy Sanchez, are all celebrated dancers from the island, bringing their expertise and enthusiasm to the competition.
Judge’s Showcase: Each Judge will present a showcase performance showing off their mastery of skills.
Catch this chance to be part of a fantastic dance event. Whether you’re looking to try battling for the first time or ready to compete, come join us for a day of incredible dance, community, and fun.
Schedule: 11:00 AM
Exhibition Battle
Prelims 1v1 HH: Hip Hop
1v1 PP: Popping
2v2 Open Style
Repeat:
Top 16 -Top 8 – Judge Showcase – Semifinals Top 4 – Finals – Awards – 5:00 PM