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What: AUSTRALIA'S MOST ANTICIPATED HIP HOP COMPETITION!

Dates:
MELBOURNE DATES:
Heat 1: 30th July @ Dandenong Basketball Stadium, Dandenong, 12pm
Heat 2: 12th August @ Darebin YMCA Stadium, Reservoir, 5.30pm
Heat 3: 19th August @ YMCA Leisure Centre, Kangaroo Flat, 5pm

SYDNEY DATES:
Heat 1: CANCELLED
Heat 2: 27th August @ Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre

BRISBANE DATES:
CANCELLED

GRAND FINAL:
28th October, VODAPHONE ARENA

Link: Kazzum Website

The most anticipated hip hop competition of the year is currently in the works and Groovedance will be sure to bring you all the latest updates and news! In the leadup to the big event; interviews, crew biographies and videos of last year's event will be released! Be sure to check back often for the updates!


(Update 6 - July 21st)

Crew: Rewind
Style:
Hip Hop Funk
Event:
Shakedown Heats 1, 2005
Location:
Melbourne, Australia

download this clip (right click - save target as)
2.55min
20.5Mb
Rewind performs a tight hip hop show with a basketball theme.
The crew is split into two groups throughout the show until the final dance with Hasmin, Jacquie, Steve and Wes in the first group. Liz, Susanna, Jay-C and Vince make up the second group.


(Update 5, 19th July) Where to buy Tickets + Video Release

Tickets may be purchased in person at:
Sydney:
Urban Dance Centre 58 Ambercrombie St, Chippendale

Melbourne:
Unitd Styles cnr Chapel + Brighton Rd, St Kilda (mon-fri 6.30-8.30pm)
Frankston Rec Centre, Towerhill Rd, Frankston Sth (mon+wed 6.30-8.30pm)
The Venue, Memorial Drive, Noble Park (mon 5-6pm)
The Castle, Princes Hwy, Dandenong (tue 6-7pm)

Alternatively, tickets are available via: 9781 3596
jody@kazzum.com.au

andy@kazzum.com.au

www.webtickets.com.au

(Update 4, 13th July) Sydney Heat One Cancelled, Judges Announced

Please note that the 1st Sydney Heats have been cancelled due to time constraints. All crew scheduled to compete on July 23rd will now compete at the qualifying final on August 27th.

Judges:
Arch Ilias (Wickid Force)
Peter Olsen (Wickid Force)
Deon (Wickid Force)
Tsuyoshi Endo (Soundbusters)
Juliette Verne (Urban Dance Centre)

Judging Criteria:
Choreography - 25
Execution - 25
Skills - 15
Stage Presence - 15
Entertainment - 20
TOTAL = out of 100


(Update 3, 23rd June) Prizes and Ticket Info

Entry Costs into the heats have been released.
$16 prepaid
$20 at the door
Family deals are available.

Contact Jody on (03) 9781 3596 or;
visit Unitd Styles or;
visit WebTickets to purchase tickets online

Stay tuned for crew lineups, video releases and more info!


(Update 2, 11th May) Heats and Prizes Updates

Another Heat has been added to the Melbourne Qualifications. Details for that will be released shortly but it will be in Bendigo.

Also, a new date and venue is being worked on for the FINALS so as not to clash with students' exams. Stay tuned for more info to be released shortly!

The total prize pool exceeds $20,000. Such a large pool will definitely bring out Australia's best.


(Update 1, 3rd May) Dates and Venues Released

Dates and venues for the heats have been released!

MELBOURNE DATES:
Heat 1: 30th July @ Dandenong Basketball Stadium, Dandenong
Heat 2: 12th August @ Darebin YMCA Stadium, Reservoir
Heat 3: 19th August @ YMCA Leisure Centre, Kangaroo Flat, 5pm

SYDNEY DATES:
Heat 1: CANCELLED
Qualifying Final: 27th August @ Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre

BRISBANE DATES:
CANCELLED

More info, including the number of crews qualifying for the finals from each state, judges, and prize money will be published shortly!


(22nd April) It's Official!

The first official news on this years BIGGEST hip hop dance competition is out!

Heats for Melbourne will be in July. Sydney and Brisbane will have their heats running throughout July and August.

The Shakedown 2006 Finals will be held at VODAPHONE ARENA in October.

Be on the lookout for more info and video, promotional releases in the leadup to the big event!