This year, for the second time, Johannesburg, South Africa, will host the International Finals of the Ultimate Battle Rivalskool Africa on July 11 and 12.
In the spotlight :
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1VS1 Battles Women and Men sections NEW
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1VS1 Exhibitions Battles NEW
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Rivalskool Africa Week NEW
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Workshops
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Training sessions
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Talk
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And more ...
What is the Ultimate Battle Rivalskool Africa?
The Ultimate Battle Rivalskool Africa is an international dance event, which brings together the most talented dancers from Southern Africa and beyond during one week, once a year, in Africa.
PUBLIC TICKETS 2025
BOOK YOUR TICKETS TO AVOID ANY DISAPPOINTMENT
*ONLINE TICKETING IS ONLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
DANCERS, REGISTER ONLINE (MANDATORY) AND PAY ON-SITE IN CASH UPON ARRIVAL. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
WORKSHOPS 2025
WEDNESDAY 9 JULY
📍Mario Gomes Hip Hop Dance Academy
Cnr Deborah and Ryan Ave, Amorosa, Ruimsig, Roodepoort
📧 Registrations: marion@mghhda.com | 📞 +2779 187 7001
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION BATTLES
THURSDAY 10 JULY
1VS1 KRUMP
NEW
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Krump has a story.
Past, present, future.
A powerful movement, constantly rising — crossing generations and breaking boundaries.
Two major figures of the global Krump scene are about to meet on African soil for an exceptional exhibition battle.
On one side: Outrage, straight out of Los Angeles, USA 🔥
On the other: Verb, repping the finest of Durban, South Africa 🔥
Music: Krump Music
1VS1 POPPING NEW
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They both represent Popping made in Africa ☀
A concentration of the best talents in Southern Africa⚡
After leaving their mark on multiple battles in their home countries
They’re answering the call of international competition 📡 🌍
In a Battle Exhibition that promises to be amazing 🦾🦿
On one side: Wipax Mustangg, from Luanda, Angola🔥
On the other: Picasso Boogatron, from Mozambique to South Africa 🔥
Music: Popping music
1VS1 LOCKING NEW
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When we talk about Funk styles, we're talking about Popping, but also about another iconic style: Locking 🪐
Popular and widespread across the globe 🌎
Two international Locking talents meet on African soil for an exceptional exhibition battle⚡
Expressive and demonstrative in their styles 💯 They will represent Locking in both its foundations and its modern evolution ✨
On one side: Mew, from Seoul, South Korea🔥
On the other: Starlock, from Cyprus to France🔥
Music: Funk, soul, and RnB
ULTIMATE BATTLE RIVALSKOOL AFRICA 2025
FRIDAY 11 & SATURDAY 12 JULY
NEW
1VS1 FREESTYLE
MEN | WOMEN
JUDGES
MUSIC
Hip-hop all kinds (old school, new school, ...)
GUESTS
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KAY
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VERB
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STARLOCK
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RONALDO
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OUTRAGE
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JORLINE
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MEW
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PICASSO BOOGATRON
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JAYDEN
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WIPAX MUSTANGG
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LEESE
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SHANNY J
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JANETE
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KAT
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ASHLYNN
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YAYA
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CASEY
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CEEJAY
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MIA
There will be a total of 16 dancers per section.
TO WIN
A podium for the 3 best women and the 3 best men:
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1st place: a gold trophy + Money price
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€500 Women + €500 Men (R10 000 each)
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2nd place: a silver trophy
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3rd place: a bronze trophy
TO PARTICIPATE
R50 - Payment by cash on-site.
Dancer online registation mandatory. No registration at the venue.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
1VS1 AFRO
NEW
MEN | WOMEN
JUDGES
MUSIC
Afrobeats, Afro vibes
GUEST
No guest
4 women + 4 men will be preselected
TO WIN
A podium for the 3 best women and the 3 best men:
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1st place: a gold trophy + Money price
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€150 Women + €150 Men (R3 000 each)
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2nd place: a silver trophy
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3rd place: a bronze trophy
TO PARTICIPATE
R50 - Payment by cash on-site.
Dancer online registation mandatory. No registration at the venue.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
1VS1 AMAPIANO
NEW
MEN | WOMEN
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JUDGES
MUSIC
Amapiano
GUEST
No guest
8 women + 8 men will be preselected
TO WIN
A podium for the 3 best women and the 3 best men:
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1st place: a gold trophy + Money price
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€150 Women + €150 Men (R3 000 each)
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2nd place: a silver trophy
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3rd place: a bronze trophy
TO PARTICIPATE
R50 - Payment by cash on-site.
Dancer online registation mandatory. No registration at the venue.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
1VS1 BBOYING
MIXED
JUDGE
MUSIC
Hip-hop and Breakbeats
GUESTS
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SWAE
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B-GIRL LISA
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B-BOY RHYTHM 1
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B-GIRL BAYLIE
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JOONY ROC
There will be a total of 8 dancers in this category.
TO WIN
A podium for the 3 best dancers:
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1st place: a gold trophy + Money price
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€250 (R5000)
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2nd place: a silver trophy
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3rd place: a bronze trophy
TO PARTICIPATE
R50 - Payment by cash on-site.
Dancer online registation mandatory. No registration at the venue.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
DJ & MCs
VENUE 2025
The Cirk - Shop L205a
Cresta Shopping Centre - Entrance 4
Corner Beyers Naude Drive, Weltevreden Rd, Cresta, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Access by transport : Uber | Bolt | Bus (Rea Vaya)
Stay tuned
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