Find A Way presents: Roots Before Leaves Kids Dance Battle 2020
Join us as we host the 2020 edition of the Roots Before Leaves Kids presented by Find A Way. Roots Before Leaves (RBL) Kids serves the purpose of creating a safe environment for kids to learn about the street dance culture and battling. They provide a platform where the youth can step into battling without fear and intimidation, to learn more about the community that exists around them.
Featuring performances by MC and host ULY and a DJ set by WWJP.
Judges include Saint Nick, Marli and ZAB.
To participate, all interested attendees can post names and divisions on Facebook here or sign up at the door. Divisions include Juniors: Ages 7-11 and Teens: Ages 12-17.
RBL Kids serves the purpose of creating a safe environment for kids to learn about the street dance culture and battling. RBL provides a platform where the youth can step into battling without fear and intimidation, to learn more about the community that exists around them.
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