Event Type
Other Event
Event Description
Background
Out of the Shadows is a three-day event that aims to bring the wider popping dance community to the Midwest to inspire, educate, and showcase their individual style while competing on a national level.
Highlights:
- Watch 8 of the best popping crews in the US and beyond battle it out in our 3v3 crew invitational for a grand prize of $900.
- Showcase your individual style and compete on a national level for a grand prize of $600 in our 1v1 popping battle.
- Learn from our renonwed judges in focused workshops.
- Exchange with dancers in the popping community and get down to fire music from our premiere funk DJs.
- Enjoy free pizza brought to you by our partner Jet's Pizza!
Event Details
- Cost of entry is $30 for both spectators and competitors. This price includes entry to both prelims and battles on Friday and Saturday.
- Entry to workshops must be purchased separately and in advance. Limited space is available. Take all three workshops for $60 or one for $25.
Featured Artists
Judges: Hya, Rashaad, Kid Boogie
DJs: NsidDS, Captain Puerto Rico
MC: Rio McFly
Event Schedule
PRELIMS
Date: Friday, May 5, 2023
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Location: The Puzzle Box, 3360 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
BATTLES
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 3 - 9 PM
Location: Off the Ground Dance Studio, 3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago IL 60618
WORKSHOPS
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Time: 12 - 4 PM
Location: The Puzzle Box, 3360 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Running Time
Varied
Dance Styles
African American
Ballroom / Social Dance
Hip Hop