Hip Hop Games + Afterparty (free entrance)

Part battle, part choreography, this international competition brings together several crews around a series of challenges where improvisation is the key word. And this year, Hip Hop Games is once again coming to the Vondelpark Openluchttheater during Summer Dance Forever!

Right after the show, at around 5:00 PM, everyone is welcome to join us for a little park afterparty! DJ Mistraw will be bringing the vibes with his tunes, and we'll be offering some delicious food to keep the energy going.

International judges:
- Rose da Cunha (FR)
- Sheree Lenting (NL)
- Michelle Norton (UK)

Participating Dutch crews:
- Avant Garde Collective
- Fr3quency
- Our House

DJ: Mystraw

Created in 2011 by Lille-based choreographer Romuald Brizolier, the Hip Hop Games is quickly being exported around the world - to the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Canada, Senegal, Ivory Coast and elsewhere - to become one of the most original events in the hip-hop world.

A real spectacle, the show is directed by the troupe made up of Romss - the dancing referee, Philémon - the MC-rapper and Mystraw - the DJ and Beatboxer. On this playground, several Dutchcrews challenge each other to creative challenges where sense of improvisation, risk-taking, humour and creativity are judged by a panel of experienced professionals. The Hip Hop Games is a show that's constantly renewed, giving audiences a unique experience.

The winner will be booked at the Hip Hop and Dance festival in Lille on 30 and 31 January 2025. Paid for two days at the festival, performing once and following a program with bookers and professionals from the hip hop performing art scene in France: receiving feedback, guidance and tips on how to develop a piece, negotiate residencies and perform in the rich hip hop dance scene in France and beyond.

Do you have a crew and would you like to compete?

➡ Your crew should have between 3 to 5 dancers.
➡ You will compete against maximum 3 other crews, through different stages of the Hip Hop Games.
➡ You need to have your own crew choreography; a show, performance, creation of 3 to 5 minutes.
➡ You need to be available on 30 & 31 January to perform this choreography at the Hip Hop and Dance festival in Lille.
➡ Send us all your details and video footage of a short choreo of your crew that you have at hand.

A professional jury will make a selection of the best 4 crews to compete.

Please not that applications are closed!