2008 USA Hip Hop Championship Monday, July 28th thru Wednesday, July 30th
2008 World Hip Hop Championship Thursday, July 31st thru Sunday, August 3rd
For Information:
800.669.5867 - 323.850.3777
hiphopworldwide@aol.com
www.hiphopinternational.com
www.MySpace.com/hiphopinternational
Countries that Participated in 2007:
ARGENTINA - 2 Crews AUSTRALIA - 2 Crews BELGIUM - 1 Crew BRAZIL - 1 Crew CANADA - 8 Crews COLOMBIA - 1 Crew GERMANY - 2 Crews IRELAND - 4 Crews ITALY - 2 Crews JAPAN - 7 Crews MEXICO - 7 Crews NEW ZEALAND - 8 Crews NETHERLANDS - 2 Crews PHILIPPINES - 2 Crews RUSSIA - 1 Crew SOUTH AFRICA - 2 Crews SPAIN - 2 Crews SWITZERLAND - 3 Crews TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - 1 Crew UNITED KINGDOM - 7 Crews USA
"It was simply the best hip-hop dance competition ever!" These were the words that define the 2007 World Hip Hop Championship organized and produced by Hip Hop International in Los Angeles, July 25-29.
The competition included crews who traveled from Brazil, Belgium, Netherlands, Canada, Russia, UK, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, Australia, Spain, Germany, Argentina, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Philippines, Japan, Colombia, Mexico and the USA. This year's events were the largest to date with upwards of 1500 dancers. The scene was incredible and the dancing was crazy.
In the Junior Division (12 and under) the judges were awed and the audience overwhelmed by the artistry and talent displayed by the kids who year after year continue to push the bar higher and higher. The routines were a showcase of all that exemplifies hip-hop dance. There were 17 crews that competed for the gold. The 7 to 12 year olds impressed the judges and delighted the audience with their talent and artistry. The gold medal went to Canada's Freshh (not a mistake, it's written with two "H's" ... probaly to enhance the feeling of freshness and joy we all had watching them dance!). Japan got the silver with the crew Next Jr. and the bronze with Tom Boy who brought an interesting experiment of mixing hip hop dance and traditional martial arts attire ... not very street style, but do we really know if the Japanese kids don't dress like that in the street?
The Varsity Division saw a complete change between the semifinals and the finals. In the semis, USA"s Flipside were first, followed by Japan's Kana Boon! and New Zealand's Fearless. Canadian crews The Unit and Irratik were 4th and 5th. The 9th place Spanish crew Supernenas made it into the finals in their first time participating. In the finals where the crews perform in reverse order of their placement Canada's Irratik went on stage and danced close to perfection. In the audience the feeling and comments were ... "It's too bad they are only 5th, they deserve more". The The Unit came on stage, and agian ... they should earn position in the top three, but the rankings usually doesn't change a lot ... Then the top three performed, and ... wow ... what a competition. The final scores were announced: third place ... Fearless from New Zealand! So much deserved, Second place ... Boom! The first shock: Irratik! The judges really watched and noticed the difference! And World Champion ... Boom again! The Unit! The Canadian spectators went crazy ... the judges chose the crews who danced from their souls on stage. It was a huge moment.
In the Adult Division 38 amazing crews were entered - The highest-level hip-hop competition ever seen. The semifinals were so challenging, it was almost impossible to forsee who was going to advance - the level so high and everybody was really bringing it. But only 12 Crews made it to the finals: Break Da Beat (Italy), Breaking Point Dance Company (USA), Raw (Canada), Dziah (New Zealand), Rewind (Australia), Physical Funk (Germany), Philippino Allstars (the defending World Champions from Philippines), Eclectik (Trinidad & Tobago), and Kaba Modern (USA). The Finals were an amazing show, and many times the audience jumped out of their chairs to show love and appreciation for the dancers. And not just for the dancers of the given country, but for EVERY crew. In the final round the results again proved different from the semis. Italy rose from 12th to 9th place, Breaking Point Dance Company (USA) came up from 11th to 6th. Two Crews made the audience crazy: New Zealand's Triple 8 Funk, with an impressive krumping session in their routine, and Canada's Unified Chaos, whose little chunk of Vogueing was breathtaking. These two crews finished 5th and 4th. Once again, the judges cleared their minds of the previous night's ranking, and judged from scratch. At the end of the evening the bronze was awarded to the defending champions from Philippines, the Philippino Allstars - another crew favorite of the audience. Silver went to the USA's Kaba Modern - probaly the most talented dancers to ever grace the stage of the World Championship. And Gold ... Gold went to Trinidad & Tobago's amazingly creative Eclectik after 4 years of silver and bronze medals! Their performances are always special and this time they were finally rewarded with the gold.
There were many exciting additions and special events at this year's championship that started with the appearance of Randy Jackson (American Idol Judge) who Hip Hop Internationl was honored to have as the medal presenter to all winners. Randy also announced the upcoming MTV dance competition series he is coproducing with Hip Hop International founders Howard and Karen Schwartz. The "Father of Hip Hop", DJ Kool Herc was on board to accept the 2007 Living Legend of Hip Hop Award. Poppin' Pete and Don "Campbellock" Campbell showcaed with the winners of Hip Hop International's first World Lockin' and Poppin' Battles. Bboy crew Killa4nia beat out Mexico's Rhythm Invade for the 2007 World Bboy Battle title and the $3,000 cash prize.
Hip Hop International was pleased to again welcome back Pepsi and Paul Mitchell Hair Care Products as sponsors for the 2007 championship events.
Special thanks to Head Judge Natasha Jean Bart and Judiciary Director Ian Levia for a job well done.
For more information visit: www.hiphopinternational.com, phone: 323.850.3777, email: hiphopworldwide@aol.com
Hip Hop International Bboy/Bgirl Crew Battles
2008 USA Battle 2008 World Battle 2008 Lockin' & Poppin Battles (1 on 1 Lockin' Battles) (1 on 1 Poppin Battles Saturday, August 2nd
For Information: www.hiphopinternational.com
Battle Coordinator & Head Judge:
PoeOne GSeveneleven@aol.com
To Enter:
800.669.5867 - 323.850.3777
hiphopworldwide@aol.com
www.hiphopinternational.com
www.MySpace.com/hiphopinternational
Movies
World Hip Hop Dance Championship Highlights
August 3, 2008
Planet Hollywood Theatre
Las Vegas, NV
JUNIOR DIVISION (8-12)
1 VINCE'S ANGELZ - Netherlands
2 DE JA VU - New Zealand
3 KSTAR Junior- Australia
4 HOODRATS- Ireland
5 SE-BOON - Japan
6 NEXT JR. - Japan
7 SOUND ENERGY - Japan
8 FUSION XS - New Zealand
9 SD JUNIORS - U.K.
10 FRESHH - Canada
11 KANI KREW - New Zealand
VARSITY DIVISION (12-18)
1 KSTAR Varsity- Australia
2 GHETTO FABULOUS- Ireland
3 SMARTIES - Denmark
4 ELEMENTZ - U.K.
5 GETTING CRAZ'D - Germany
6 OLD SCHOOL DIAMONDS - Germany
7 KANA-BOON! - Japan
8 TEAM SPIRIT - Switzerland
9 LIMIT BREAK - New Zealand
10 FDC SUPREMACY - New Zealand
11 ILLEST-VIBE - Canada
12 DNA - U.K.
13 CRASH - Canada
14 NEXT DOOR BOYS - Italy
15 KICK UP TWO - Italy
16 BLACKOUT - Trinidad & Tobago
ADULT DIVISION (18 & OVER)
1 NATURAL HYPE - Finland
2 XVIBE - Netherlands
3 FULL FORCE - Ireland
4 OVER EXAGGERATED- Netherlands
5 UNITED DANCE - Russia
6 DOBERMAN - Russia
7 PRESTIGE - New Zealand
8 RAW EDGE- Ireland
9 BLAZE- New Zealand
10 ADDICTED- Germany
11 CRAZY STEPS - Germany
12 WOMAN'S WORK - Germany
13 PHILIPPINE ALL STARS - Philippines
14 LEGACY - New Zealand
15 BEATPHONIK - Australia
16 OTHERSIDE - Italy
17 BREAK DA BEAT - Italy
18 XTREME SOUL STYLE - Canada
19 UN-DYSPUTED - Canada
20 CHUNG SI - U.K.
21 ECLECTIK - Trindad & Tobago
Heroes
2008 LAS VEGAS INFORMATION
The entire world of hip-hop dance will be uniting in Las Vegas July 29-August 3 for the 2008 USA Hip Hop Dance Championship and World Hip Hop Dance Championship. More than 1500 hip hop dancers, bboys, lockers, poppers and more will serve up their sickest moves and crew choreography to capture the sought after world titles and international bragging rights.
In conjunction with the USA & World Hip Hop Dance Championships we are excited to present again the World Battles. The World BBoy Crew Battle is Hip Hop International’s state of the art breaking competition for the world’s top bboy/bgirl crews and the World Popping and Locking Battles (1 on 1) will rock the floor in 2008. International crews, Lockers & Poppers will represent their countries for prizes, cash and world dominance on Saturday, August 2. Don “Campbellock” Campbell and Boogaloo Sam will be present at the Locking/Popping Battles.
The six-days of events include panel discussions with respected living legends and icons of hip hop dance, a funk styles room for traditional old schoolers, and the Urban Moves dance workshops presented by the most celebrated hip hop dancers and choreographers. Above all, crews meet others from around the world who are equally passionate about hip hop culture and dance. Participating countries to date: USA, Canada, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Nigeria, Finland, Colombia, Brazil, Denmark, Argentina, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, Portugal, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea, China, Japan, Philippines, Spain and more …
Schedule of Events
USA Hip Hop Dance Championship – Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
Preliminaries – Tuesday, July 29 (scheduled as follows)
Juniors at10:00am – 12:00noon
Varsity at 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Adult at 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Final - Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30pm (All divisions)
World Hip Hop Dance Championship - Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort & Planet Hollywood
Preliminaries – Friday, August 1 (scheduled as follows) – at Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
Juniors at10:00am – 12:00noon
Varsity at 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Adult at 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Final - Sunday, August 3 at 7:30pm (All divisions) -- Held at Planet Hollywood Theater
Battle Day - Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort - Saturday, August 2
USA Battle - USA Bboy Crew Battle - Saturday, August 2
Registration - 10:00am
Warm-up – 11:00am – 11:30am
Orientation* – 11:30am
Doors Open – 11:30am
USA Bboy Crew Battles – 12:00noon
World Popping & Locking Battles - Saturday, August 2
Registration - 10:00am
Warm-up – 11:00am – 11:30am
Orientation* – 11:30am
Doors Open – 11:30am
Popping and Locking Battles – 12:00noon
World Battle - Bboy Crew Battle – Saturday, August 2
Registration - 4:00pm
Warm-up – 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Orientation* – 6:30pm
Doors Open – 6:30pm
World Battle – Bboy Crew Battle – 7:00pm
Event Locations:
The World Hip Hop Championship preliminaries and World Battles will be conducted in the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort. The World Hip Hop Championship Finals will be conducted at the Planet Hollywood Theater.
Entry Forms
Each member of the crew must complete and sign an entry form. The entry fee for each crewmember in the World Hip Hop Championship is US$50.00, which includes all championship registration costs, an official championship t-shirt and invitation to the championship celebration party. Entries are due by July 1. Entries received after July 1 will incur a $50 late registration fee per crew. The entry fee for participants in the Bboy Crew, Locking and Popping Battles is $25 which also includes all championship registration costs, an official championship t-shirt and invitation to the championship celebration party. Entry forms can be found on www.hiphopinternational.com
Official Rules for the World Hip Hop Championship & World Battles (Bboy Crew, Popping & Locking)
The Hip Hop Championship will be conducted under the Hip Hop International Official Rules and Guidelines and the World Battles will follow Hip Hop International’s official rules for locking, popping and breaking - see rules and guidelines on the website – www.hiphopinternational.com .
Official Hip Hop International Championship Rules & Guidelines
Workshop
Thursday, July 31 -- 9:00am – 5:00pm
This workshop explains, informs and demonstrates the Hip Hop International Rules & Guidelines. It includes a video history of hip hop dance, an explanation of the Hip Hop International rules and requirements for competition, a practical that takes participants through the moves, hip hop/street dance styles, review and analysis of championship videos and time for questions and answers. Registration for the program is $75 and is open to everyone.
Urban Moves5
Wednesday, July 30 and Sunday, August 3
The most respected and creative urban and street dance choreographers present classes sharing their individual styles and moves. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.hiphopinternational.com
Event Tickets
The ticket order form may be downloaded from the official website at www.hiphopinternational.com
Official Hotel
Hip Hop International is taking the World Hip Hop Championship and the World Battles to the world’s most exciting entertainment city, Las Vegas. We are proud to present the 2008 Championship at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort. The Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort is the host hotel and headquarters for all events (except the World Finals). This magnificent resort will guarantee all participants and their guests an incredibly relaxing atmosphere when not involved in competition. The Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort and two additional hotels nearby are offering special reduced rates to all participants and their guests (see descriptions below). In order to receive the special rates complete the enclosed reservation forms and return by email or fax to the hotel. If you make your reservation by phone you must inform the hotel you want the “Championship Rate”. The hotels will honor the reduced rated until July 1 (cut-off date). After the “cut-off date” room rates may increase. But do not wait until the cut-off date – last year the hotels sold out weeks before this date. Please contact Championship Headquarters if you need assistance in making or confirming your reservations.
Host hotel and Championship headquarters:
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
101 MonteLago Boulevard
Henderson, Nevada 89011
Phone: +1-702.567.6000 Fax: +1-702.567.6067
A special rate of $135.00 per night (single, double) $145.00 per night (triple) is offered to all participants, spectators, family and friends at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort. It is located just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas McCarren International Airport and 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Lake Las Vegas is the home to many celebrities including Celine Dion. The Loews Lake Las Vegas Hotel is situated on a magnificent lake with breathtaking mountain views. The spacious guest rooms are equipped with remote-controlled TV, two-line phones, voicemail, web TV and high-speed Internet access. Each guest room also includes a coffee maker (with complimentary coffee & tea), hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Guests may enjoy the many amenities the hotel has to offer from the two pools, tennis courts, beach, boats, water activities, spa, full gym, and two golf courses. The hotel offers a free water taxi or shuttle bus to the village (less than a mile away) where there are shops and restaurants offering a variety of meal choices as well as a casino. Every year the host hotel sells out -- to guarantee your rooms in the host hotel make your reservation today!! A meal plan is available at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort for breakfast and lunch or dinner (2 meals) at $30/day.
Alternative Hotels:
Montelago Resort
Viera & Luna di Lusso
30 Strada di Villaggio
Henderson, Nevada 89011
Phone: +1-702.564.4700
Fax: +1-702.564.4777
Located one mile from the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort (free shuttle service provided), the Viera & Luna di Lusso properties is an apartment style hotel offering studios (one room), and spacious one or two-bedroom suites with all the comforts of home - complete with a living room, dedicated workspace with high-speed Internet access, full kitchen and private bedroom with phone and television. Studio with microwave/refrigerator – sleeps up to two is $149.00 per night; one bedroom with kitchen/living room– two beds/sleeps up to 4 is $189 per night and two bedrooms with full kitchen/living room – three beds/sleeps up to 6 persons is $249.00 per night.
Airport Transportation
The distance between McCarran (Las Vegas) International Airport and Lake Las Vegas is 17 miles. Celebrity Shuttle is the official shuttle service offering shuttles from the airport to the hotels for a special round trip rate of $30.00. They will also offer shuttle service from the hotel to the Las Vegas strip for the entire length of your stay for only $20.00. For reservations contact Celebrity Coach at 702-736-6491
www.celebritylasvegas.com
Rental Cars and Rental Vans
Avis Rent A Car is the official rental car supplier for the Championships. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is D757641. Please use this AWD number when calling Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 to receive the best car rental rates available. Should a lower qualifying rate become available at the time of booking, Avis is pleased to offer a 5% discount off the lower qualifying rate or the championship rate, whichever is lowest. The attendee must use the assigned Championship Avis Discount Number and meet Avis rental requirements to receive the discount.
This summer street dance crews from all over the US and over 30 countries are coming to Las Vegas July 28th thru August 3rd for the 7th USA Hip Hop Championship and World Hip Hop Championship to determine world dance supremacy. If you are part of an urban dance crew (old skool and new skool) and seeking a competition true to the real values of hip hop then make plans to be part of this unforgettable experience.
You need to get to Las Vegas this summer to be a part of the 2008 USA HIP HOP CHAMPIONSHIP July 28th thru 30th . Crews (5 to 8 members) from all over the USA will be competing - there is no pre qualification. Crews will serve up old school and new school moves in 2 minute hip hop dance performances hoping to win the USA title and make it to the WORLD HIP HOP CHAMPIONSHIP July 31st thru August 3rd. Crews placing in the top three positions in the USA Championship will advance to the World Hip Hop Championship, where there will be more crews from more countries competing than ever before. We are expecting over 2000 of the World's top street dancers from over 30 countries to come together and compete for the World title and international bragging rights.
For details and registration information visit: www.hiphopinternational.com or call 800.669.5867 or info@hiphopinternational.com.
2008 USA & WORLD BATTLES
Bboys and Bgirls will be competing in the illest crew battles, the USA and World Battles. Going down on Saturday, August 2nd is the 2008 USA Battle an in-your-face B-boy battle for the baddest B-boy crews (5 to 7 members, no age restrictions) in the USA. USA crews will battle for the USA title and for over $2,500 in cash and prizes. Top crews will advance the 2008 WORLD BATTLE August 2nd where crews from all over the planet will battle for the World title and over $5,000 in cash and prizes ($3,000 in cash).
For further details and registration information contact us at info@hiphopinternational.com • also visit our website at www.hiphopinternational.com
ATTENTION LOCKERS AND POPPERS:
Hip Hop International proudly presents its first World Lockin' and Poppin' Battles - 1 on 1 battles in association with the 7th World Hip Hop Championship and World BBoy Battle.
ANNOUNCING URBAN MOVES 5 ....... The Definitive Dance Workshop!
WITNESS & BE A PART OF THE EXCITEMENT:
The five day event includes panel discussions with respected living legends and icons of hip hop dance, a funk style room for traditional old schoolers, the Urban Moves dance workshops presented by the most celebrated hip hop dancers and choreographers and the annual "Living Legend of Hip Hop" award presentation. Above all, crews and spectators will get a chance to meet others from around the world who are equally passionate about hip hop culture and dance.
For further details and registration information contact us at info@hiphopinternational.com Also Visit Our Website at:www.hiphopinternational.com
2007 WORLD HIP HOP CHAMPIONSHIP
83 CREWS FROM 21 COUNTRIES
28 Crew reached the Finals of the 2007 World Hip Hop Championships
ADULT DIVISION ( 18 + )
1. ECLECTIK (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO) 7.72
2. KABA MODERN (USA) 7.65
3. PHILIPPINE ALLSTARS (PHILIPPINES) 7.35
4. UNIFIED CHAOS (CANADA) 6.98
5. TRIPLE 8 FUNK (NEW ZEALAND) 6.96
6. BREAKING POINT DANCE COMPANY (USA) 6.92
7. PHYSICAL FUNK (GERMANY) 6.91
8. REWIND (AUSTRALIA) 6.81
9. BREAK DA BEAT (ITALY) 6.65
10. DZIAH (NEW ZEALAND) 6.51
11. RAW (CANADA) 6.48
12. FORMALITY (USA) 6.45
VARSITY DIVISION ( 12-18 )
1. THE UNIT (CANADA) 7.26
2. IRRATIK (CANADA) 7.23
3. FEARLESS (NEW ZEALAND) 7.22
4. FLIPSIDE (USA) 7.16
5. EXTREME SOUL STYLE (CANADA) 6.72
6. KANA BOON! (JAPAN) 6.70
7. CIA ELITE (USA) 6.50
8. BREAKTHROUGH (USA) 6.26
9. SUPERNENAS (SPAIN) 6.19
10. LIMITED EDITION (NETHERLANDS) 6.14
JUNIOR DIVSION ( 8-12 )
1. FRESHH (CANADA) 7.26
2. NEXT JR. (JAPAN) 6.82
3. TOM BOY (JAPAN) 6.12
4. LIL' HUSTLERS (IRELAND) 6.06
5. FUNKY FEET (UNITED KINGDOM) 6.04
6. COOL STEEZ (JAPAN) 5.80
2007 USA HIP HOP CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
THURSDAY, JULY 26TH
ADULT DIVISION (18+)
1. KABA MODERN - 8.77
2. HIP HOP CONNXION - 7.75
3. FORMALITY - 7.57
4. BREAKING POINT DANCE COMPANY - 7.42
5. PHUNK PHENOMENON - 7.25
6. C.O.D.A. - 7.15
7. CS ALL STARS - 6.98
8. CIA HOP STARS - 6.95
9. SERIOUS EFFECT - 5.12
10. FOOT KLAN - 5.00
VASITY DIVISION (12-18)
1. FLIPSIDE - 7.11
2. HIP HOP CONNXION - 6.80
3. BREAKTHROUGH - 6.70
4. CIA THA' FAMILY - 6.62
5. CIA ELITE - 6.60
6. LIL PHUNK - 6.26
7. BREAKING POINT DANCE COMPANY - 6.05
8. CLICK-BIZ - 5.92
9. FULLOUT - 5.60
10. SHOCK THERAPY - 5.43
JUNIOR DIVISION (8-12)
1. CIA CONSPIRACY THEORY - 5.63
2. SAC STREET TEAM - 5.55
3. PRIMARY SOURCE - 4.70
4. BIG GAME DIVAS - 4.37
5. K-OS - 4.33
