Hip Hop dance festival and battle tournament at Kent State University. The “Kent State 8” returns to celebrate its 2nd anniversary as an open style Hip Hop dance tournament showcasing authentic Hip Hop culture to the campus of Kent State University.
The “Kent State 8” returns to celebrate its 2nd anniversary as an open style Hip Hop dance tournament showcasing authentic Hip Hop culture to the campus of Kent State University.
Presented by the Kent State Dance Division, the Kent State 8 will feature many diverse and talented dancers battling head to head for the coveted KS8 Championship title. The event will also feature special student showcases by Kent State dance groups, the HipHop classes, and special guest performances.
Cyphers will be held in between rounds where students and professional dancers will have the opportunity to compete for the Cypher King or Queen.
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12.5.19 — Open Styles Prelims
Pre-Selections to Top 16 → Top 4
12.6.19 — KS8 Main Event Battle
Top 4 from Prelims + 4 Battle Guest à Finals
12.7.19 — Master Classes
Guest Dancers [TBD]
DJ —
DJ San
Judges —
Daisun “BZ Brooks” Santana (CLE)
Conrad “Abel” Miles (CLE)
Antonio “Tohn” Hutasoit (NYC / NJ)
Prize —
$500 & KS8 Crown
Contact Samuel McIntosh (smcint15@kent.edu) for further information!
Tickets —
Spectators: $10 to spectate / $5 event-long Student Discount
Dancers: $10 to battle at Prelims (12.5) / Watch Main Event KS8 Battle Friday
Phone: 2166404333
Email: smcint15@kent.edu
2019/12/05 - 2019/12/07
Additional time info:
12.5: Prelims | $10 Spectate /$5 Student Discount|6:00-10:00 PM
12.6: Main Event | $10 Spectate / $5 Student Discount|6-10:30 PM
12.7: Workshops | $15 per class OR $40 for all 3 classes|12-4:00 PM
Center For Perfroming Arts (EZ Blackbox Theatre)
1325 Theatre Drive, Cleveland, OH 44114