Beyond the breaks
With this FREE block party we aim to celebrate the essence of hip hop's foundation while hinting at the evolution and growth it has experienced over the past 50 years. This title effectively conveys the celebration of both the roots and the progression of hip hop culture. It sets the stage for an exciting block party that honors the rich legacy and impact of hip hop.
What’s going down?
A breaking & all style battle shake concept
The jam starts with a 1-hour cypher qualification, where all the dancers get down on the finest Hip Hop, Funk & Soul music. First the judges will pick a top 16 breakers & top 16 all style dancers, who will battle 1vs1 in their style until the top 8.
From the top 8 of both styles, the battle becomes a 2vs2, where we will randomly mix the all style dancers with a breaker on the spot. To find out which duo can create that magical synergy & crown their selves champs of this Battle Shake concept.
Prize money:
1st place 600€ ; 2nd place 200€
Timetable:
12h30: Doors
13h00-14h30: Free workshop by Link
14h30-15h30: History talk panel w/ Poe One, Yugson & Karim
16h00-17h00: cypher preselections
17h30: stand-up 1on1 top 16
18h15: breaking 1on1 top 16
19h00-19h30: break & BURN rap cypher + battle shake into duo's
19h45: top 8: 2on2
20h15: top 4: 2on2
20h30: Turntablism showcase (50 years of hiphop) by the legendary
dj dysfunkshunal
20h45: Final 2on2
21h00: performance 23 crew + aftervibes till 00h00
00h00-?: Afterparty @ (location TBA)
Judges:
Poe One / Style Elements crew
Yugson / Wanted Posse
Ruben Chi / Ghetto Funk Collective
Salomon /
Mavinga /
DJ’s:
Joseph WU /
Lucas Benjamin / Ghetto Funk Collective
Host’s:
Karim Kalonji -
Sarah Bekambo -
Register
Write your name with your style on the FB event page
fb.me/e/3DKl6hr9p
Free Breaking Blocks workshop w/ Link
Link, from Supreme Legacy Crew, will be sharing his knowledge in a free one and half hour workshop. Open to all dancers who want to expand their knowledge & way of moving on a deeper level.
Mc’ing
Step into the world of raw talent and lyrical prowess as rappers from all around gather to showcase their skills in an exhilarating freestyle session. The MC’ing Cypher is a dynamic and interactive event where words flow effortlessly, and creativity knows no bounds.
Graffiti wall
Immerse yourself in a visual feast as our graffiti wall becomes a canvas for talented artists to unleash their creativity and showcase their artistic prowess. This interactive event will captivate your senses and transport you into a world where colors, shapes, and messages intertwine. We will provide some young local talent who will help you to create something stunning.
Turntablism
Half a century of Hip Hop showcase by Dysfunkshunal.
DJ Dysfunkshunal's journey to the top of the scratching world is a testament to his relentless dedication and exceptional talent. As a world champion, he has honed his craft to perfection, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the turntables and captivating audiences worldwide with his unique style and unrivaled stage presence.
Partners
Beyond the breaks has been made possible by the following partners: City of Leuven, Sport Vlaanderen, 30CC Leuven, Straatrijk, Danssport Vlaanderen and Breaking Vlaanderen,
What’s going down?
A breaking & all style battle shake concept
The jam starts with a 1-hour cypher qualification, where all the dancers get down on the finest Hip Hop, Funk & Soul music. First the judges will pick a top 16 breakers & top 16 all style dancers, who will battle 1vs1 in their style until the top 8.
From the top 8 of both styles, the battle becomes a 2vs2, where we will randomly mix the all style dancers with a breaker on the spot. To find out which duo can create that magical synergy & crown their selves champs of this Battle Shake concept.
Prize money:
1st place 600€ ; 2nd place 200€
Timetable:
12h30: Doors
13h00-14h30: Free workshop by Link
14h30-15h30: History talk panel w/ Poe One, Yugson & Karim
16h00-17h00: cypher preselections
17h30: stand-up 1on1 top 16
18h15: breaking 1on1 top 16
19h00-19h30: break & BURN rap cypher + battle shake into duo's
19h45: top 8: 2on2
20h15: top 4: 2on2
20h30: Turntablism showcase (50 years of hiphop) by the legendary
dj dysfunkshunal
20h45: Final 2on2
21h00: performance 23 crew + aftervibes till 00h00
00h00-?: Afterparty @ (location TBA)
Judges:
Poe One / Style Elements crew
Yugson / Wanted Posse
Ruben Chi / Ghetto Funk Collective
Salomon /
Mavinga /
DJ’s:
Joseph WU /
Lucas Benjamin / Ghetto Funk Collective
Host’s:
Karim Kalonji -
Sarah Bekambo -
Register
Write your name with your style on the FB event page
fb.me/e/3DKl6hr9p
Free Breaking Blocks workshop w/ Link
Link, from Supreme Legacy Crew, will be sharing his knowledge in a free one and half hour workshop. Open to all dancers who want to expand their knowledge & way of moving on a deeper level.
Mc’ing
Step into the world of raw talent and lyrical prowess as rappers from all around gather to showcase their skills in an exhilarating freestyle session. The MC’ing Cypher is a dynamic and interactive event where words flow effortlessly, and creativity knows no bounds.
Graffiti wall
Immerse yourself in a visual feast as our graffiti wall becomes a canvas for talented artists to unleash their creativity and showcase their artistic prowess. This interactive event will captivate your senses and transport you into a world where colors, shapes, and messages intertwine. We will provide some young local talent who will help you to create something stunning.
Turntablism
Half a century of Hip Hop showcase by Dysfunkshunal.
DJ Dysfunkshunal's journey to the top of the scratching world is a testament to his relentless dedication and exceptional talent. As a world champion, he has honed his craft to perfection, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the turntables and captivating audiences worldwide with his unique style and unrivaled stage presence.
Partners
Beyond the breaks has been made possible by the following partners: City of Leuven, Sport Vlaanderen, 30CC Leuven, Straatrijk, Danssport Vlaanderen and Breaking Vlaanderen,