September 6, 8:30 p.m.

Club Soda

JOAT Popping Battle 2026

TICKETS

September 6, 8:30 p.m.

Club Soda

Back for another edition!

The battle, an event that brings people together in street dance culture, brings together street dance artists in a context of exchange, performance, challenge, and adrenaline.

In complete improvisation, Poppers, both local and international, take turns challenging each other, following JOAT’s official battle rules. Each round highlights the creativity, musicality, and technical skill of the participants.

An MC (host) and a DJ animate this high-energy evening.

Judges evaluate the performances to determine who stands out the most.

Who will win over the judges and take home the title of JOAT’s Popping Battle champion this year?

JUGES

To be announced

GUESTS

To be announced

DJ

To be announced

Please note: To participate in the battle at Club Soda as a dancer, you must first go through the prelims.
To enter the prelims, you must hold a performer ticket for the battle of your choice ($). Only those selected during the prelims will move on to compete in the battle.

FORFAIT 4 BATTLES

PACKAGE Breaking, Hip Hop, Popping et KidzBattle | 4 nights of battles, 4 times more fun!
Participate in 4 JOAT Battles and benefit from a special discount!

Presale
Until June 19, 2026 – 11:59 PM
$46,50 / Battle
$129,50 / 4 Battles Package

Regular
$55 / Battle
$155 / 4 Battles Package

RULES

Top 16
RAM & FX: A robotic and mechanical aesthetic, fused with animation techniques
UNDULATION: Circular and flowing movements in the body

Top 8
POP HITS HARD DIMES & STOPS: Punctuation created by stops, also by the impact force of core tension and/or muscle contraction
BOTTOM: Focus on the utility of the feet and legs

Top 4
TUTS & LIGNES: Special attention to the lines and angles created by the body and arms, as well as the tutting style
GROOVES & VIBES: Command of rhythm and groove

Finale
– CONCEPT OF DANCER 1
– CONCEPT OF DANCER 2
– FREESTYLE ROUND

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