Battle of the Beats 2026
When:
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 4:30p -
8:30p
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 4:30p -
8:30p
Where:
Havana
288 Green St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Admission:
$20
Hosted by:
Categories:
Good for Groups, Meetup, Music, Shows
Event website:
Listerevents.com/battle2026
Come join us for our second year of Battle of the Beats! Whether you're here to compete, cheer on your favorite dancers, take a class, or connect with the community, there's a place for you on the dance floor.
Battle of the Beats celebrates the connection between Salsa, Bachata and Hip Hop through friendly competition, learning, and community.
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MORE INFO HERE: https://www.listerevents.com/battle2026
SIGN UP TO COMPETE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdn8hcK9RJ1V_g7yQiplOz9uYvjJZdNxaemHkVjD3hYUfHkA/viewform
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The Flow:
4:30 PM: Choose from one of TWO Workshops
• Salsa and Flow by Lumyr
• ABCs of Breaking: Confidence and Attitude
5:30 PM: The Battle Begins!
7:00 PM: Social Dance Party Until The End
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Full Event (Includes Workshop): $20
Battle + Social Only: $15
*Cash Only
Need financial assistance or interested in volunteering?
E-mail [email protected]
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How Does It Work?
The battle features three rounds designed to test creativity, adaptability, musicality, and performance.
In each round, competitors dance twice. The first set is focused on solo dancing and footwork. The second set allows dancers to incorporate partnerwork, tricks, lifts, flips, and other performance elements.
Round 1: Rep Your Style
Dance to music from your own genre and showcase what makes your style unique.
Round 2: Flip the Script
Dance to music selected from your opponent's genre while staying true to your own style.
Round 3: Conversation Battle
Finalists face off in a back-and-forth exchange where Latin and Hip Hop dancers respond to one another through movement, musicality, and creativity.
