2025 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
4 DAYS OF CULTURE, BATTLES & TRAINING
NOV 20, 2025
FILM SCREENING
& KICK-OFF PARTY
WEST VILLAGE THEATRE
2007 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Event starts: 7:00 PM
In association with MoRFlix, join us for an evening of dance film screening and digital storytelling from UCalgary students, alumni, staff, faculty and local artists.
TICKETS: $10 + fees
NOV 21, 2025
BATTLE PRELIMS
& ICE CYPHER
BATTLE PRELIMS
PULSE STUDIOS
110 10 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 3:30 PM
First battle starts: 4:15 PM
SCHEDULE:
4:00 PM
Check-in closes for Kids & Youth.
4:15 PM
Kids & Youth battles begin.
5:45 PM
Check-in closes for Breaking, House & Locking.
6:00 PM
Breaking, House & Locking battles begin.
6:45 PM
Check-in closes for Hip Hop, Popping & Waacking.
7:00 PM
Hip Hop, Popping & Waacking battles begin.
FORMAT:
Prelims > Top 16 > Top 8
The prelims will start with 1v1 battle-style rounds, followed by the judges' selection of the Top 16 and will end once the Top 4 in each category has been announced.
The Top 4 from each category will continue to the Finals on Nov 22 at the Chinese Cultural Centre.
BATTLE ENTRY & SPECTATOR TICKETS:
Spectators & Competitors (1st Battle): $30 + fees
Additional battles: $5 each + fees
*Please note that all tickets will need to be purchased through Showpass.
Pro Tip: YOUR PRELIMS TICKET IS A TWO-DAY PASS! All Spectator and Competitor Prelims tickets automatically include free entry for the Finals on Nov 22.
HOW TO ENTER BATTLES:
REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH SHOWPASS
Choose your base ticket:
“First Battle”
OR “Kids Battle”
OR “Youth Battle”
Entering multiple categories?Use the $5 add-on option on the same screen for each extra category you wish to enter.
For example, if you want to enter 3 categories, you’d purchase:
+1 “First Battle”
OR “Kids Battle”
OR “Youth Battle” for $30
+1 “Second Battle” for $5
+1 “Third Battle” for $5$30 + $5 + $5 = $40 + fees
CHECK IN AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY
Doors open @ 3:30 PM on Nov 21 at PULSE Studios for Prelims.
Check in to confirm your categories. Once checked in, you’ll receive a wristband.
Important notes:
- You must purchase your ticket online.
- In-person check-in closes 15 minutes before each prelim category begins.
- It is highly recommended to sign up early! Battle space is limited.
- If you are entering battles within the same time frame, we will spread out your battle times so they won’t overlap.
ICE CYPHER
Parking lot beside PULSE Studios
Open from 4:30 - 9:30 PM
Sponsored by Crescent Heights BIA, join us for this FREE space where dancers and spectators can come and take a break between battles featuring DJ Catfish and Eazy G!
TICKETS: FREE!
NOV 22, 2025
FInals
& showcase
CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE
197 1 St SW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 1:00 PM
Event starts: 1:30 PM
The Top 4 competitors from each category at the Prelims will hit the floor to battle it out for the title, prizes and bragging rights. The energy is unmatched as we crown our 2025 champions!
In between the final battles, we elevate the experience with a lineup of performances featuring innovative works and high-calibre performances from some of the best local dance talent.
You won’t want to miss this!
SPECTATOR TICKETS: $30 + fees
NOTE: If you’ve already purchased a ticket for the Prelims, DO NOT purchase a ticket for the Finals. Your Prelims ticket will allow you free entry for the Finals.
NOV 23, 2025
WORKSHOPS
& FREE PANEL DISCUSSION
PULSE STUDIOS
110 10 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 9:30 AM
First workshops begin: 10:00 AM
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Breaking w/ Mass
Waacking w/ Rina
11:45 - 1:14 PM
House w/ Raoul Wilke
Locking w/ Suga Pop
1:30 - 3:30 PM
FREE Panel Discussion
w/ all Guest Judges
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Krump w/ 7Starr
Popping w/ Suga Pop
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Hip Hop w/ Djungle
PRICES:
EARLY BIRD (Ends Nov 16, 11:59 PM MT)
- Single Workshop = $35 + GST
- 4-Workshop Bundle = $130 + GST
REGULAR (Starts Nov 17)
- Single Workshop = $50 + GST
- No bundles available starting Nov 17
Register through the MindBody app or by calling/visiting the studio.
Note: PULSE Studios requires indoor shoes. Lockers are available, but please limit your belongings as space is limited.