City of Auckland

03/23/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/22/2024 20:12

Skillz Central - AKLFEST

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival presents Skillz Central.

Got the skills to be crowned the first Auckland Arts Festival DJ and Street Dance battle champions by WDSF Certified Olympic Breakin' Judges from ILL-Abilities and local legends?

New Zealand's leading Street Dance Freestyle and Battle collective Projekt Team is bringing 1 v 1 DJ Mixing and 3 v 3 Freestyle Dance battles to central Tāmaki Makaurau. All DJs and dancers welcome!

Brace yourself for a day of beats, international guests, raw local talent, prizes and pure excitement - all happening live and direct.

And for those looking to get schooled in the art of street dance and freestyle, don't miss our FREE workshop and open jam, led by the legendary Bboy Lazylegz and ILL-Abilities dancers with DJ Krops. No excuses, no limits!

  • 2.15pm DJ BATTLE
  • 3.30pm DANCE PRE-SELECTION 3 V 3
  • 5.15pm JUDGES SHOWCASE / 3 V 3 DANCE BATTLE FINALS

Register for the workshop, open jam and battles.