2026 FESTIVAL PROGRAM
4 DAYS OF CULTURE, BATTLES & TRAINING
NOV 19, 2026
FILM SCREENING
& KICK-OFF PARTY
CONTEMPORARY CALGARY
701 11 St SW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Film Screening: 7:00 PM
Secret Shop & 3v3 Battle: 7:30 PM
In association with MoRFlix, join us for an evening of dance film screening and digital storytelling from UCalgary students, alumni, staff, faculty and local artists.
TICKETS: $15
NOV 20, 2026
MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS
PULSE STUDIOS
110 10 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 5:00 PM
First workshops begin: 5:30 PM
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
5:30 - 7:00 PM
House w/ Djungle
Waacking w/ Jojo Zolina
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Popping w/ Jr Boogaloo
Krump w/ REXX
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Hip Hop w/ Buddha Stretch
WORKSHOP PRICES:
EARLY BIRD (Ends Nov 13, 11:59 PM MT)
- Single Workshop = $35
REGULAR (Starts Nov 14)
- Single Workshop = $50
NOTE: PULSE Studios requires indoor shoes. Lockers are available, but please limit your belongings, as space is limited.
NOV 21, 2026
BATTLE PRELIMS
PULSE STUDIOS
110 10 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 9:15 AM
First battle starts: 10:00 AM
SCHEDULE:
9:45 AM
Check-in closes for Kids & Youth.
10:00 AM
Kids & Youth prelim battles begin.
1:45 PM
Check-in closes for Breaking & House.
2:00 PM
Breaking & House prelim battles begin.
3:30 PM
Check-in closes for Hip Hop & Popping.
3:45 PM
Hip Hop & Popping prelim battles begin.
5:15 PM
Check-in closes for Krump.
5:30 PM
Krump prelim battles begin.
BATTLE ENTRY & SPECTATOR TICKETS:
BATTLE PARTICIPANTS (1st Battle): $30
Additional battles: $10 each
SPECTATORS:
$30 EARLY BIRD - Expires Nov 13, 11:59 PM
$45 REGULAR
PRO TIP: YOUR PRELIMS TICKET IS A TWO-DAY PASS! All Spectator and Battle Participant Prelim Tickets include free entry to the Finals on November 22.
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REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH THE TICKET LINK
Choose your base ticket ($30):
“Battle One Participant”
OR “Kids Participant”
OR “Youth Participant”Entering multiple categories?
Use the $10 add-on option on the same screen for each extra category you wish to enter.
For example, if you want to enter 3 categories, you’d purchase:
+1 “Battle One Participant”
OR “Kids Participant”
OR “Youth Participant” for $30
+1 “ADD ON: 2nd Battle” for $10
+1 “ADD ON: 3rd Battle” for $10$30 + $10 + $10 = $50
CHECK IN AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY
Doors open @ 9:15 AM on Nov 21 at PULSE Studios for Prelims.
Check in to confirm your categories. After you check in, you’ll receive a wristband.
Important notes:
- You must purchase your ticket online.
- In-person check-in closes 15 minutes before each prelim category begins.
- It is highly recommended to sign up early! Battle space is limited.
- If you are entering battles within the same time frame, we will spread out your battle times so they won’t overlap.
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FORMAT:
Prelims > Top 16 > Top 8
The prelims will start with 1v1 battle-style rounds, followed by the judges' selection of the Top 16 and will end once the Top 4 in each category have been announced.
The Top 4 from each category will continue to the Finals on Nov 22 at the Chinese Cultural Centre.
NOV 22, 2026
FInals
& showcase
CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE
197 1 St SW, Calgary, AB
Doors open: 12:30 PM
Event starts: 1:00 PM
The Top 4 competitors from each category at the Prelims will hit the floor to battle it out for the title, prizes and bragging rights. The energy is unmatched as we crown our 2025 champions!
In between the final battles, we elevate the experience with a lineup of performances featuring innovative works and high-calibre performances from some of the best local dance talent.
You won’t want to miss this!
SPECTATOR TICKETS:
$30 EARLY BIRD - Expires Nov 13, 11:59 PM
$45 REGULAR
NOTE: If you’ve already purchased a ticket for the Prelims, DO NOT purchase a second ticket for the Finals. Your Prelims ticket INCLUDES FREE ENTRY to the Finals.