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What: AUSTRALIA’S MOST ANTICIPATED HIP HOP COMPETITION! Dates: SYDNEY DATES: BRISBANE DATES: GRAND FINAL: Link: Kazzum Website, Shakedown Flyer, 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 7, 31st July) Melbourne Heats 1 Completed!
The first heats passed just yesterday, showcasing an amazing wealth of talent from all the crews. The skill level from the crews has risen dramatically in the past year, and the crowd clearly showed their appreciation of this.
Baby Bling were extremely memorable and cute with their colours and creative choreography. NV-US, Fusian, Hi-Voltage and RNK also had excellent performances.
Crews that performed were (in order);
Chi Girls, Samme, Agenda
Fusion, Hi-Voltage, Devious
Baby Bling, Suspicion, Vandalism
RNK, Blackout, Fusian
Push It, NV-US
Judges:
Arch Ilias (Wickid Force)
Deon (Wickid Force)
Peter Olsen (Wickid Force)
MC:
MC Junior
DJ:
Jay (Wickid Force)
The 2nd heats on August 12th looks set to be a blast with the majority of the overage crews to perform including; Rewind, Beatphonik, and Vikings.
(Update 6, 22th July) Nu Skool Video Release
dancelounge.com.au has released the second video from Shakedown 2005 heats.
Click here to watch or download Nu Skool Club’s performance from last year!
(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
dancelounge.com.au has released the first video from Shakedown 2005 heats.
Click here to watch or download Rewind’s performance from last year!
(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!