LADIES BATTLE!
Ladies of Hip-Hop
Free at the Factory
Ladies of Hip-Hop: Ladies Battle!
Sunday, July 16, 2023
1:00PM - 10:00PM
Attendees are welcome to stop by at any point during the day-long dance-off
All guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
FREE
By registering for this event, you are joining as a spectator
Ladies of Hip-Hop wrap up their 2023 Festival with Ladies Battle!—an all-day dance-off featuring hip-hop, waacking, popping and house battles.
Doors will open with a stellar, all-female DJ line-up, spinning hip-hop, funk, house, soul, and classics. This year, Ladies of Hip-Hop bring back the highly anticipated Bgirl exhibition battle, hosted by none other than the incredible Bgirl Bongo Roc.
Ladies Battle! will host international competitors intensely jockeying for a top spot. Winners will be awarded cash prizes, gift bags, and one-year “bragging rights” as some of the world’s best female hip-hop dancers!
Hosted by: Miss Funk
2023 Judges:
Sheopatra | Hip Hop
Kosi | House
CoCoMotion | Waacking
Sun Kim | Popping
DJs:
Sabine Blaizin
Tiff Starr
Mari Ella
Kaotic Blaze
About Ladies of Hip-Hop:
Ladies of Hip-Hop is a Black, women-led non-profit dedicated to the empowerment of women and preservation of street and club dance forms. What started as local workshops in Philadelphia has transformed into a week-long festival gathering the global community to support and celebrate women in New York City. Ladies of Hip-Hop also hosts LDC, its own dance collective creating works that demonstrate the power of street and club dance styles. Over the last 18 years, Ladies of Hip-Hop has provided a platform for women leaders, ensuring the voice and experience of women in hip-hop are remembered.
Production Staff:
Michele Byrd-McPhee | Executive Director
Marina Poudret | Program Director
Abigail Shown | Administrative Assistant
Elaine Ortiz | Social Media Coordinator
Health and Safety Protocols:
Masks are optional for this event.
While Chelsea Factory strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19, proof of vaccination is not currently required for audience entrance into performances and public programs.
Click here for our full Health and Safety Protocols.
Photos by Lawrence Sumulong