
InterContinental Dance & Battle Championships 2025
10–12 October | Cape Town, South Africa
Since its inception in 2018, the InterContinental Dance & Battle Championships has evolved into one of the largest and most electrifying international dance events in the Southern Hemisphere. Hosted annually in South Africa, this iconic three-day celebration of movement, culture, and creativity brings together elite dance crews and battle dancers from around the world.
Countries previously represented include:
Angola, Botswana, Sweden, Canada, India, Colombia, Namibia, Mozambique, Gabon, Panama, Lesotho, Seychelles, Madagascar, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Zimbabwe—and many more.
2025 Event Schedule
10 October – Workshops & Crew Rehearsals
A day of intensive professional workshops led by globally renowned choreographers, alongside official stage rehearsals for competing crews.
11 October – Crew Championship Finals
Top international dance crews take the stage in a high-energy battle for the prestigious title of InterContinental Crew Champions.
Competition Divisions:
- Crew Division (8–14 members):
- Junior (Ages 7–12) — 1:30 min
- Teen (Ages 13–18) — 2:00 min
- Open (All ages) — 2:30 min
- MiniCrew Division (4–7 members, All ages):
- 1:30 min
- Legion Division (15–40 members, All ages):
- 3:00 min
- Schools Division (15–40 members, All ages):
- 3:00 min
12 October – InterContinental Battle Finals
The fiercest 2v2 and 3v3 battles go down in front of international judges. Categories include:
- Next Gen Divisions:
- 2v2 All Styles
- 2v2 Breaking
- Open Divisions:
- 2v2 Afro Styles
- 2v2 Krump
- 3v3 Breaking
- 3v3 All Styles
Why You Should Attend
This is more than just a dance competition—it’s an international cultural phenomenon. With over 800 dancers and 15+ countries participating annually, the InterContinental Dance & Battle Championships is your opportunity to connect, perform, grow, and be inspired by the global dance community.
Bonus:
The Top 3 South African Crews in each division will qualify to represent South Africa at the WSB Dubai Finals in 2026.
Plus, starting after the official WSB Dubai Launch Event this July, battle divisions will also be included as part of the qualification process.
Be part of the movement.
Join us in Cape Town from 10–12 October 2025 for a weekend of world-class dance, connection, and creativity.
ABOUT WSB DUBAI CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
Due to tight timelines concerning passport processing, visa applications, flights, accommodation arrangements (especially for large groups), and other logistical requirements, as well as necessary fundraising initiatives, the Dubai Championship Organizers have announced that there will be no qualifiers for the 2025 event. Instead, the Top 3 crews from each section of the GDS 2024 Championship Finals will automatically advance to the WSB Dubai Championship Finals in July 2025.
This decision was made to accommodate the limited time between the March 2025 qualifiers and the event scheduled for July, leaving a short window for crews and their supporters to finalize their arrangements and logistics.
Dubai 2025 Finals
- Date: 7-12 July 2025
- Event Overview: The Top 3 performing dance crews from each section of the GDS 2024 Championship Finals will advance to the WSB Dubai Championship Finals, competing for the largest prize pool in hip hop and street dance history: US$250,000 (R4.5 million).
- International Representation: Crews from around the world will also compete at this prestigious event, with over 200 dancers representing South Africa.
- Event Includes:
- World-class crew competitions
- Web3 activations
- Movie auditions
- Leadership talks
- Social media collaborations
- International workshops
- Entertainment expo
Why Participate?
- Global Exposure: Showcase your talent to a global audience.
- Prizes & Opportunities: Compete for a share of the US$250,000 prize pool.
- Networking & Growth: Build connections and open doors for future performances.
- Inspiration & Learning: Participate in dynamic workshops and leadership talks.
Competing Crew Divisions Include:
- Crew Division:
- 8-14 members
- Junior (7-12 years): 1:30 minutes
- Teen (13-18 years): 2 minutes
- Open (No age restriction): 2:30 minutes
- MiniCrew Division:
- 4-7 members (No age restriction): 1:30 minutes
- Legion Division:
- 15-40 members
- Open (No age restriction): 3 minutes
- Schools Division:
- 15-40 members (No age restriction): 3 minutes
2023 CHAMPIONS - AMATEUR DIVISION
2023 CHAMPIONS - INTER-CONTINENTAL
2023 CHAMPIONS - BATTLES
2022 CHAMPIONS - AMATEUR DIVISION
2022 CHAMPIONS - INTER-CONTINENTAL
2022 CHAMPIONS - Inter-Continental Battles
2021 CHAMPIONS - AMATEUR DIVISION
2021 CHAMPIONS - INTER CONTINENTAL DIVISION
2020 CHAMPIONS - AMATEUR DIVISION
2020 CHAMPIONS - INTER CONTINENTAL DIVISION
2019 CHAMPIONS - BATTLES
Next Gen (9-12yrs)

Next Gen (13-15yrs)

Afro-styles(16yrs & under)

All-styles(16yrs & under)

All-styles(17yrs & Over)

Afro-styles(17yrs & over)

Breaking (17yrs & over)

Krump (17yrs & over)

Popping (17yrs & over)

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