THE
DUST
OFF
BATTLE
03.03.23
Friday, March 3 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Kenilworth Assembly Hall
410 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
Pro (Ages 18+) Sign-Ups: 5:00pm | Prelims: 5:30pm
Youth (Ages 8-17) Sign-Ups: 4:30pm | Prelims: 5:00pm
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Come see Chicago's Top Street Dancers battle it out for a $300 Grand Prize! This Open Styles and 1-on-1 battle will feature mind-blowing moves and epic grooves. A Youth (Ages 8-17) can also battle for the first time at The Dust Off for a $75 Youth Grand Prize!
The Dust Off 2023 Staff:
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MC: Daniel D.F.Y.H. (Chicago | Purus Motus)
DJ: Kid Nimbus (Chicago | World of Dance Champion)
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PRO JUDGES:
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Critical (Chicago)
iCrisis (Chicago | Chibuck Movement)
Lam Sedechu (Vietnam / Chicago | Rhythm Kidz / Rhythmhood)
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YOUTH JUDGE:
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Rah (Chicago | New Godz)
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The Dust Off 2022 Staff
HOST: MC Daniel D.F.Y.H. (Purus Motus)​
DEEJAY: Sid Tucky (Electric Funketeers, Shadow Puppetz)​
JUDGES: BLAXK, K-DIZZLE & TANYA
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Pro Dancers must be ages 18+.
Youth Dancers must be ages 8-17.
All ages welcome to watch. Audience - $10 Entry.
see what went down in 2022 at the dust off
2023 Staff
HOST:
DANIEL D.F.Y.H.
CHICAGO, IL | PURUS MOTUS
DJ:
Kid Nimubs
CHICAGO, IL | WORLD OF DANCE CHAMPION
JUDGES:
Critical
CHICAGO, IL
PRO JUDGE
Icrisis
CHICAGO, IL | CHIBUCK MOVEMENT
PRO JUDGE
Lam sedechu
CHICAGO, IL / VIETNAM
RHYTHM KIDZ / RHYTHMHOOD
PRO JUDGE
RAH
CHICAGO, IL | NEW GODZ
YOUTH JUDGE
pro judge
critical
Chicago
creator
pro judge
icrisis
Chicago
Chibuck Movement
pro judge
Lam Sedechu
Chicago
Rhythm Kidz / Rhythmhood
mc
Daniel D.F.Y.H.
Chicago
Purus Motus
DJ
kid nimbus
Chicago
world of dance champion
youth judge
rah
Chicago
new godz
dance like you have never seen before
The Dust Off General Information
WHERE
Kenilworth Assembly Hall - 410 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
1 Minute walk from Kenilworth Metra stop. Parking on-site available.
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WHEN
Friday, March 3 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Pro Dancer (18+) sign-ups begin at 5:00pm.
Youth Dancer (Ages 8-17) sign-ups begin at 4:30pm.
Audience may come and go as they want.
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COST
FREE Pro Dancer Entry
Skunkworks Performance Program Youth Dancer Entry: $10
Skunkworks Youth Dancer Entry: $15
Non-Skunkworks Youth Dancer Entry: $20
Audience Entry: $10
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Have another question? Check out our Q&A section HERE.
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AUDIENCE INFORMATION
Tickets will be sold at the door: $10.00
Cash preferred though Venmo and Zelle will be accepted.
100% proceeds go to The Dust Off.
Ages 6+ Recommended.
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EVENT TIME: 5:00-8:30pm
You may come and go as you please.
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All ages welcome to watch. Kids under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. See information below for parking, policies, etc.
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ABOUT
Experience an EPIC Open Style 1-On-1 Battle featuring Chicago's top Street Dancers and emmerging Youth Artists! See everything from Hip Hop to Krump to Popping and many more represented. Learn about Battle Culture, Street Dance and Chicago's vast history of Street Dance.
See Professional Dancers (18+) verse off for a grand prize of $300! See Youth Dancers (8-17) battle for a grand prize of $75!
DANCER
INFORMATION
FREE Pro (Ages 18+) Dancer Entry!!!
$300 1st Place Prize
Open Styles 1-on-1
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SIGN-UPS: 4:30-5:30pm
PRELIMS: 5:30pm
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HOST: MC Daniel D.F.Y.H. (Chicago | Purus Motus)
DEEJAY: Kid Nimbus (Chicago | World of Dance Champion)
JUDGES:
Critical (Chicago)
iCrisis (Chicago | Chibuck Movement)
Lam Sedechu (Chicago / Vietnam | Rhythm Kidz / Rhythmhood)
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Youth Dancer (Ages 8-17)
$75 1st Place Prize
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Performance Program Youth Dancer Entry: $10
Skunkworks Dancer Youth Entry: $15
Non-Skunkworks Youth Dancer Entry: $20
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Open Styles 1-on-1
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SIGN-UPS: 4:30-5:00pm
PRELIMS: 5:00pm
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HOST: MC Daniel D.F.Y.H. (Purus Motus)
DEEJAY: Kid Nimbus (Chicago | World of Dance Champion)
JUDGE: Rah (Chicago | New Godz)
The Dust Off Q&A
01.
Where is The Dust Off being located at?
The Dust Off will be held at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall at 410 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043.
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Metra Directions
Kenilworth Assembly Hall is off the UP-N Kenilworth line.
02.
What time is The Dust Off?
The Dust Off will run from 4:30-8:30pm with Pro Dancer (18+) sign-ups occurring from 4:30-5:30pm with Prelims beginning right at 5:30pm. Youth Dancer (Ages 8-17) sign ups occur from 4:30-5:00pm with Prelims beginning at 5:00pm. Audience members may come and go as they please.
03.
Can my dancer participate with The Dust Off?
Participation within The Dust Off Professional Division is limited to professional dancers ages 18+. All Professional Dancers receive FREE Entry!!!
The Dust Off Youth Division is limited to dancers ages 8-17. See Youth Entry Fees below.
04.
How much are dancer entry fees to participate The Dust Off Battle?
All Professional Dancers (18+) receive FREE Entry!!! The 1st Place Grand Prize is $300.
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The Dust Off Youth Division (Ages 8-17) Entry Fees are as follows:
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Skunkworks 2023 Performance Program Youth Dancers: $10
Skunkworks 2023 Dancers: $15
Non-Skunkworks Dancers: $20
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Registration and Entry Fees will occur / be collected during Sign-Ups from 4:30-5:00pm at The Dust Off only. Pre-registration is NOT available at this event.
05.
How much are tickets for The Dust Off ?
The Dust Off Audience Tickets are $10.00 and can only be bought at The Dust Off event. Pre-Sale tickets are NOT available for this event.
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Cash preferred though Venmo and Zelle will be accepted.
100% proceeds go to The Dust Off.
Ages 6+ Recommended.
06.
Who are the MC, DJ and Judges for The Dust Off ?
MC: Daniel D.F.Y.H. (Chicago | Purus Motus)

DJ: Kid Nimbus (Chicago | World of Dance Champion)
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PRO JUDGES:
Critical (Chicago)
iCrisis (Chicago | Chibuck Movement)
Lam Sedechu (Chicago / Vietnam | Rhythm Kidz / Rhythmhood)
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YOUTH JUDGE:
Rah (Chicago | New Godz)
07.
If I have any questions, who can I contact?
Please direct all questions aboutThe Dust Off battle to Skunkworks Dance at info@skunkworksdance.com or call (847)787-7200.
08.
We are not a member of Skunkworks Dance, can we still attend The Dust Off?
Yes! This is an open community event. You do not have to be a member of Skunkworks Dance to attend.
09.
What is the mask policy for The Dust Off?
Masks will be optional for this event.
10.
Will social distancing be observed?
There is no social distancing policy, but the space is large enough that if you would like to socially distance while watching, that will be possible.
11.
Can I bring my young child to The Dust Off?
This event is open to audience members of all ages, we recommend audience members being of the age of 6 and up . It is important to note that there will be loud sounds and music, and all audience members will be required to respect the dancer's performance space.
All kids under the age of 13, must be accompanied by a parent at all times at The Dust Off.
12.
I would like to make a donation to The Dust Off! How to I go about that?
The Dust Off is a sponsored event by Skunkworks Dance. With that being said Skunkworks Dance, as a small studio, donates a significant amount of time, energy and finances to make this amazing event occur. We appreciate any and all donations no matter how small. Every little bits helps and brings us closer to making The Dust Off battle a yearly event! Any and ALL remaining balance post event will go towards next years The Dust Bowl.
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Interested in donating?! Send us an email at info@skunkworksdance.com or call (847)787-7200.
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Please join us in supporting authentic Street & Hip Hop Dance, and this incredible educational experience for the local community right in the heart of The North Shore.
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Every semester, Skunkworks gives back a portion of their sales to Black Dance, Artists and Education in the effort to support equality and oppose systematic racism rooted within today's dance industry and society.
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While 100% of donations will go directly toward The Dust Off, this is not a non-for-profit, so donations are not tax deductible.