THE B-SERIES (Spring 2016) presents: B-FunkyFresh (BFF), a celebration of the 40-year legacy and relationship between Breakin’ & Poppin’, the dynamic duo of street dance culture.

APRIL 8 & 9, 2016
The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago
CHICAGO

BREAKING JUDGES:
Ynot (Rock Steady Crew)
Casper (Boogie Brats/Mighty Zulu Kings)
Wicked (Phaze II)

POPPIN JUDGES:
Holotype (Animated Mindz)
Pringlz (Venus Fly)
Tea-Buggz (Robot M.A.F.I.A.)

FUNKIEST DJs:
DJ Illanoiz
DJ Moz Definite

FRESHEST MCs:
AMS – King of the Nerds!
Amina – (Urbanized Music/Chicago Hip-Hop Initiative/Chi Rock/Columbia College Chicago)

SCHEDULE:
Friday:
5-9pm – Cross-Generational Poppin and Breakin Build Session

Saturday:
12-1:30 pm – Breakin Workshop with BBoy Ynot
2pm – 8pm – Jam (Breakin’ & Poppin Battles)

BATTLE FORMAT – 1V1 with a TWIST:
Cypher prelims: choosing Top 16 for each: breakin & poppin
Bracket 1v1 battles from Top 16 to semi-finals
Semifinalists from both battles are randomly paired up in a Breakin/Poppin 2v2 Final (1 breaker & 1 popper in each pair)

PRIZES:
First Place – $300 ($150 each)
Second Place – $100 ($50 each)

CYPHER AWARDS:
Funkiest Dancer
Freshest Dressed
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Breakin’ and Poppin’, arguably the most influential dance forms of hip hop and street dance culture, were born in the same era but with a distinct story and character. These BFF’s came together like tight play cousins in the 80s, fought for their independence in the 90s, and now have reunited again in the all-styles post-millennial generation. This festival will highlight their unique cultures, histories and aesthetics, while bringing practitioners together to build through Knoweldge, Community, Expression & Fun!

Curated and Sponsored by:
B-Boy Wicked (Phaze II Crosstown Crew & Phaze II School)
El La Katrina (GIRL ILLA Tactics/NinjaChurch/Goddistas)
Kelsa “K-Soul” Robinson (Venus Fly/Columbia College Chicago)
“Mr Kobra” (Robot M.A.F.I.A.)

Event Webpage, and links to info about The B-Series:http://www.colum.edu/dance-center/performances/2015-16/b-funkyfresh/index