when: 06 March 2025 - 03 April 2025 | | cost: FREE | address: Palm Grove Forecourt (in front of IMAX Sydney), Darling Harbour | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/archive/events/beat-breakdown
published: 07 Feb 2025, 5 min read
Sydney - get ready for an electrifying display of dance talent! Beat Breakdown is back in Darling Harbour this Autumn.
Experience the energy and excitement as Sydney's best dancers battle it out in an open competition. Witness incredible breaking, popping, locking, waacking, and more. Every Thursday night, we'll showcase a different style of dance. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with DJs, MCs, and hosts, culminating in an all-star battle you won't want to miss.
And if you're feeling inspired to try some moves yourself, Dancekool will hold some workshops to help you find your own dancing feet.
Sign up now
Think you've got what it takes? It's time to step up! Whether you're a master at breaking, popping, locking or waacking - this is your chance to share your style, win epic prizes and wow the crowd.
Beat Breakdown is an open battle, with 32 spots available. Signing up for the battle is free. So bring your talent and your crew, it's all on us!
Over two seasons in March and September, we'll bring together a regular Thursday night competition of Sydney's best dancers. Culminating in an all-star-battle of talent, prepare for some of the best dance skills you have ever seen in Darling Harbour.
Each night will include a DJ, MCs and hosts a different style of dance showcased.
In collaboration with local legends, Dancekool - the pioneering street dance studio, you can also join workshops to find your dancing feet amongst the action. Battle Schedule
- 5.30pm: Dancer registrations
- 6pm: Showcase
- 6.10pm: Prelims (1 x 45 sec per dancer)
- 7pm: Showcase
- 7.15pm: Top 16 (2 x 45 sec per dancer)
- 7.45pm: Judges Showcase
- 7.50pm: Top 8 (1 x 45 sec per dancer)
- 8.20pm: Final 4 (2 x 60 sec per dancer)
- 8.30pm: Winner Announced
*Spots are capped at 32 per battle, so if you miss out on registration, you'll be added to the waitlist. Participants must be over 16 to enter (participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).View the Beat Breakdown Participant Waiver and Terms &Conditions here
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Sydney - get ready for an electrifying display of dance talent! Beat Breakdown is back in Darling Harbour this Autumn.
Experience the energy and excitement as Sydney's best dancers battle it out in an open competition. Witness incredible breaking, popping, locking, waacking, and more. Every Thursday night, we'll showcase a different style of dance. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with DJs, MCs, and hosts, culminating in an all-star battle you won't want to miss.
And if you're feeling inspired to try some moves yourself, Dancekool will hold some workshops to help you find your own dancing feet.
Sign up now
Think you've got what it takes? It's time to step up! Whether you're a master at breaking, popping, locking or waacking - this is your chance to share your style, win epic prizes and wow the crowd.
Beat Breakdown is an open battle, with 32 spots available. Signing up for the battle is free. So bring your talent and your crew, it's all on us!
Over two seasons in March and September, we'll bring together a regular Thursday night competition of Sydney's best dancers. Culminating in an all-star-battle of talent, prepare for some of the best dance skills you have ever seen in Darling Harbour.
Each night will include a DJ, MCs and hosts a different style of dance showcased.
In collaboration with local legends, Dancekool - the pioneering street dance studio, you can also join workshops to find your dancing feet amongst the action. Battle Schedule
- 5.30pm: Dancer registrations
- 6pm: Showcase
- 6.10pm: Prelims (1 x 45 sec per dancer)
- 7pm: Showcase
- 7.15pm: Top 16 (2 x 45 sec per dancer)
- 7.45pm: Judges Showcase
- 7.50pm: Top 8 (1 x 45 sec per dancer)
- 8.20pm: Final 4 (2 x 60 sec per dancer)
- 8.30pm: Winner Announced
*Spots are capped at 32 per battle, so if you miss out on registration, you'll be added to the waitlist. Participants must be over 16 to enter (participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).View the Beat Breakdown Participant Waiver and Terms &Conditions here
Go see Beat Breakdown 2025.
Beat Breakdown 2025 is on 06 March 2025 - 03 April 2025. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/archive/events/beat-breakdown.
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