Alumni Gym
Adult: $35
Student/Senior/Educator: $15
A limited number of $5 tickets will be available to anyone while supplies last!
The Prelim rounds of BDF X CRĀV’s Summer Battle are FREE to audiences. Witness 1v1 Battles in House, Hip Hop, and Breakin’ from 2-6pm!
Celebrate the exciting and entertaining tradition of the street dance battle at this one-night-only event. After a day of one-on-one preliminary competition, the finalists in each of the three dance forms: Breakin, Hip Hop and House will compete for bragging rights and cash prizes, in the first annual BDF x CRĀV Summer Battle. A champion will be determined by guest judges Michele “Ladybyrd” Byrd-McPhee, Anthony “YNOT” Denaro, and Emilio “Buddha Stretch” Austin Jr. The evening’s emcee is Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez and music will be provided by Daniel “DJ DP One” Pinero.
After the winners of BDF X CRĀV’s 2024 Summer Battle are named, the evening will conclude with a finale performance from three renowned street-dance artists and groups. Witness the jaw-dropping talent of Maine-based breaking crew, Boogie Toonz Klick, the Northeast artist collective CONcept ARTists (or ConArt), and BDF Faculty Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez, who will serve as the emcee for the Battle portion of the event. Boogie Toonz Kick’s crew will showcase their energy, skill, and passion that define the art and culture of breaking. CONcept ARTists will be performing an exciting trio choreography with elements of House, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance. Finally, the imitable “Miss Funk” will share a solo performance showcasing her love of Hip Hop/streetdance for which she has been practitioner of for over 25 years. This show will be high-energy and not-to-be-missed!
This event is a BDF collaboration with CRĀV, directed by BDF faculty Shakia Barron and Duane Lee Holland Jr., and is part of a full weekend dedicated to uplifting the virtuosity and lineage of Black American artistry including a free panel discussion on Friday, July 26 and a community master class on Sunday, July 28.
Register for the Battle, click here.
Attend the free panel discussion on The Continuum of Black American Artistry, click here.
Attend the preliminary round of 1v1 battles on Saturday, July 27 from 2–6pm for free – come and go as you like!
Take a community master class on Sunday, July 28 at 11:00am. Pay $20 at the door.
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Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez
Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez is a first-generation Latina Los Angeles native. Jackie graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA’s Dept. of World Arts and Cultures, with a concentration in Dance in 2004. Miss Funk found her love for Hip Hop/Streetdance since the late 90’s and her movement and historical content that she teaches is reflective of her personal experience as a teacher,professional dancer, choreographer, and participant/practitioner in Hip Hop and Streetdance culture, in which she has trained extensively and has served for over 25 yrs.
Some of her accomplishments are; First Latina Woman to teach and build the Hip Hop/Streetdance curriculum at the University of Los Angeles (UCLA) 2009 – present, a recipient of the Lester Horton Artist Appreciation Award presented by the Dance Resource Center Los Angeles and recipient of the Hip Hop Impact Achievement Award presented by Ladies of Hip Hop. Most recently, Miss Funk served as Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. through the Arts Envoy Cultural Exchange Program to teach and choreograph at the Suzanne Dellal Centre in Tel Aviv, Israel. As part of the 3-week residency, Miss Funk was the first woman of color to choreograph a full Hip Hop/Streetdance piece, while also teaching the history of Hip Hop/Streetdance culture.
Boogie Toonz Klick
Founded in 2009 by a group of dedicated breakers in southern Maine, Boogie Toonz Klick has established itself as a premier breaking crew based in Portland, Maine. Competing across New England, our mission is to promote the art of breakdancing and the broader hip-hop culture to the next generation. Boogie Toonz has competed at local events such as The Exchanges and has performed at Portland’s monthly Art Walks. We host open practice sessions at Casco Bay Movers and actively engage with local youth through various dance programs. Our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive dance community continues to inspire and nurture young talent in the region.
Join us for an electrifying exhibition battle performance by Boogie Toonz Klick! Our crew will split into two dynamic units, showcasing an intense display of raw breaking culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the energy, skill, and passion that define our art.
CONcept ARTists
The CONcept ARTists, also known as ConArt, debuted in 2011 and for years have performed throughout the Northeast, sharing their multitude of styles and flavors. In 2016, ConArt hosted its first self-produced showcase, CONcentrate On The ARTistry, and has turned it into a continual celebration of New England’s dance and recording artists. Always with more on the horizon, ConArt builds on their legacy by providing high quality performance, instruction, and creative services. Follow us on Instagram at @theconceptartists.
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