Sunday 11th August 2024 10am - 6pm (see schedule) Banqueting Hall, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
TRIPLE THREAT is an original Breaking (Breakdance) competition created by Rob Anderson (Justice) and Paul Martin (P) from Bad Taste Cru, premiering as part of NOVUM 2024. A celebration of Hip-Hop culture, community and dance, UK and International B-boys and B-girls will battle it out to see who takes home the win! Whether you're a Hip-Hop head or new to the culture, a veteran dancer or just taking your first steps, TRIPLE THREAT is a family friendly event for everyone to enjoy.
This years event will feature:
A 3 v 3 pro category.
A U18s 1 v 1 category.
Open cyphers for dancers.
'Breakin' the ice' - a pre-event open discussion between artists and audience exploring Breaking as an evolving industry, dance as a career and stigmas that dance artists face.
Performances from local dance groups.
Schedule: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before call time for your category
10.00 - 10.45 - 'Breaking the Ice' open panel discussion on Breaking as a growing industry, and the challenges/lifestyle of being a professional Breaker/Dancer. 10.45 - 11.00 - Space reset 11.00 - 12.00 - Doors open/registration begins 12.00 - Registration closes 12.00 - 12.30 - Warm up/Cypher time 12.30 - 14.00 - Preselection battles for Top 16 14.00 - 14.30 - Cypher time / Judges pick Top 16 14.30 - 15.30 - Top 16 3 v 3 / Top 16 1 v 1 U18 15.30 - 16.45 - Quarter finals 3 v 3 / Quarter finals 1 v 1 U18 16.45 - 17.15 - Semi finals 3 v 3 / Semi finals 1 v 1 U18 17.15 - 17.30 - Short Break/guest performance/Judges showcase 17.30 - 18.00 - Finals 3 v 3 / Finals 1 v 1 U18/ Awards 18.00 - Event finished
Judges B-boy Sheku (UK) B-boy Jerry (Japan) Third judge TBC
DJ - KhanFu (MDK) Host - Gribz (Battalions)
3 v 3 Pro 1st place = £1000 + Trophy 1 v 1 U18 1st place = £150 + Trophy
Battle Categories: You MUST be registered to participate, turn ups/non-registered participants will not be allowed to battle on the day due to capacity restrictions. 3 v 3 Pro - max sign ups 60 crews 1 v 1 Under 18s - max sign up 50 breakers Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian there with them on the day, and it is their responsibility for the supervision of their young person. All competitors participate at their own risk.
Battle formats: 3 v 3 Preselection battle = 3 rounds (1 round per dancer - no routines) Top 16 = 3 rounds (1 round per dancer) Quarter finals = 4 rounds (1 dancer does an extra round) Semi finals = 4 rounds (1 dancer does an extra round) Finals = 6 rounds (2 rounds per dancer)
1 v 1 Under 18s Preselection 4 corners showcase = 1 round per dancer Top 16 = 1 round per dancer Quarter finals = 2 rounds per dancer Semi finals = 2 rounds per dancer Finals = 2 rounds per dancer
This event is £FREE
No concessions. The venue and festival site are wheelchair and pushchair accessible. There will be a break out/quiet space available.