After the great success of the last year, Vancouver Street Dance Festival is back at Robson Square with an expanded schedule and a bigger reach. This free all-ages event on Saturday, August 3 will feature dance showcases, musical performances, free workshops and an open dance floor.
The highlight of the event will be the semi-finals and finals of dance battles in a variety of styles (bboying, locking, waacking, hip hop and popping). The event itinerary begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m.
Take a look at last year’s recap video to get a better idea of what the festival feels like:
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The goal of this festival is to pull in and engage rather than just entertain – think of a vibe halfway between a summer block party and a dance battle. To further that goal, the preliminary battles will be held the day before at Boogaloo Academy; the Saturday will be more about listening to good live music, watching dancers do what they do and enjoying that great summer vibe that only Vancouver can offer.
Schedule
| 11:00 | Music |
| 11:30-12:30 | Workshops, music |
| 1:00 | Semifinals Part 1 |
| 1:30-2:30 | Workshops, music |
| 2:30 | Live music performance |
| 3:00 | Semifinals Part 2 |
| 3:30-4:30 | Workshops, music |
| 5:00 | Crew battle showcase |
| 5:30 | Live music performance |
| 6:30 | Finals and judge showcases |
| 7:00 | Announcements |
| 7:30 | Music and winding down |
*Schedule is subject to change
For more information visit www.vanstreetdancefest.com or see their Facebook Event.
Photos from last year’s festival
Vancity Buzz is a proud sponsor of the 2013 Vancouver Street Dance Festival.
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