Stale Biskitz Popping Battle & Workshops

Sydney street dance crew Stale Biskitz hits Carriageworks for an exciting lineup of free popping workshops (open to all) and 2v2 popping battles featuring some of the hottest talent on the battle scene. Dive into the fundamentals of popping with brothers Poppin Jack and Keanu or explore freestyle techniques with Jiggy Jaya and K.O in two hands-on workshops.

Already got what it takes? Showcase your skills and compete in a high-energy 2v2 battle for cash prizes.

Free; Registrations essential.

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Popping Workshop 1: 11-11:45am
Popping Workshop 2: 11:45-12:30pm
2v2 Popping Battle: 1-5:00pm

Public Space, Carriageworks

Workshops recommended for ages 8+

Spectators welcome

Let’s Do Yum Cha will be serving up delicious dumplings, while our Theatre Bar will be open with non-alcoholic soft drinks for the kids and cocktails for the adults, thanks to our beverage partners Diageo and Matsos.

Please let us know of any accessibility requirements by contacting us via email boxoffice@carriageworks.com.au

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Stale Biskitz is one of Australia’s longest standing street dance crews focusing in the style of popping. Founded in 2004, Stale Biskitz have been performing, battling, mentoring and pushing the Australian street dance scene to new heights by way of winning international competitions and receiving recognition from some of the biggest names around the world. In 2017 Stale Biskitz competed in the KOD Street Dance World Cup Asian Qualifier in Seoul South Korea where they beat China and Japan to gain entry into the 2018 KOD Street Dance World Cup. Members of Stale Biskitz include Poppin Jack, Keanu, Jiggy Jaya, K.O and Tripti.

Presented by Stale Biskitz and Carriageworks.

Summer Moves is supported by the City of Sydney. 

We are located at 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh.

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WORKSHOP 1 WITH POPPIN JACK & KEANU 
11 - 11:45am

Join dynamic duo Poppin Jack and Keanu from Stale Biskitz for an energising workshop on the foundations of Popping.

The brothers will lead the session through a number of party grooves and the technique of isolation to master the “pop.” You’ll leave with a short routine to take away, plus some time to showcase your own dance moves.
WORKSHOP 2 WITH JIGGY JAYA & K.O 
11:45am - 12:30pm

Explore freestyle with Jiggy Jaya and K.O from Yellow Boogie Funk.

This workshop focuses on body isolations and creativity, encouraging you to explore freestyle. You’ll learn Puppet and Toyman styles and discover how to incorporate these techniques into your own unique flow.
2V2 POPPING BATTLE AND SHOWCASE  
1-5pm

Team up for the Stale Biskitz Summer Moves 2v2 Popping battle. The top 16 teams will be selected from the preliminary to battle. Each dancer gets 45 seconds per solo round plus 15 seconds if they prepare a routine within that round.

Judges: Jiggy Jaya, K.O, Tripti

DJ: Keanu

MC: Poppin Jack

Winners receive $500 cash + certificates and runners up $100 cash + certificates.

Special performance from Stale Biskitz

2v2 Battle capacity 32 Teams

Free entry

Teams must register before 16 Nov 2024 Check in at desk between 11 – 12:45PM event day