September 4, 8:30 p.m.

Club Soda

JOAT 2026 Hip Hop Battle

TICKETS

September 4, 8:30 p.m.

Club Soda

Back for another edition!

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

In complete improvisation, Hip Hop dancers, both local and international, take turns challenging each other, following JOAT’s official battle rules. Each round highlights the creativity, musicality, and technical skills 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 Hip Hop Battle champion this year?

JUGES

To be announced

GUESTS

To be announced

DJ

To be announced

Please note: To participate in a 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
$53 / Battle
$155 / 4 Battles Package

RULES

Top 16 (2 rounds)
— FREAK ONE FOUNDATION: Select one hip hop foundation of your choice and explore it throughout the entire round
— BOUNCE & ROCK: Utilize bounce and/or rock dynamics throughout the entire round

Top 8 (2 rounds)
— BODY PARAGRAPH: Focuses on using the core as the basis for movement. The dancer’s mobility, embodiment, gestures, and character work are put to the test.
— BOTTOM: Focus on footwork, legwork, level changes, and use of the lower body

Top 4 (2 rounds)
— BLITZ: 15-second short burst rounds. The challenge is to maintain or elevate the intensity created by the previous dancer, inspired by the call-and-response tradition rooted in hip hop culture.
— WHERE YA GROOVE AT?: Exploration of the foundational principles of hip hop movement through bounce, rock, groove, rhythm, and feeling.

Final (3 rounds)
— Dancer 1 Concept
— Dancer 2 Concept
— Freestyle Round

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