Saint Louis Story Stitchers Announces Pick the City Up Dance Battle Series

ST. LOUIS - June 23, 2022 - PRLog -- Pick the City UP

Saint Louis Story Stitchers artists presents a series of dance battles and discussions for teens and young adults.

Story Stitchers Dance Battles are coming back!!!

Juried competitions in contemporary dance with cash awards provided to 1st – 3rd place winners!!

$300 – $150 – $50!!! Prizes and rules apply

DJ UP & DANCE BATTLE
Saturday, July 16
PART I: Central Stage, 3524 Washington Ave, 63103
4:00-6:00 PM - DJ UP!! A public workshop on the art of DJ-ing
Free and open to all.
6:00-7:00 PM – Dance Battle Registration

Rules: (the same for all dates)
o   One dancer per slot
o   Decisions of the judges are final
o   One 1st Place win maximum per person for summer

To register youth must:
o   Be 16-24 years old
o   Present a valid photo ID with birthdate to register
o   Live in the St. Louis region
o   Bring a parent and a photo ID with birthdate if you are under 18 years old to register
o   Register within the 1 hour registration time slot
o   Follow the rules and requests of Story Stitchers staff

Local youth may join Stitchers Youth Council to get more involved! Members earn stipends to enable and support community service efforts and receive T-shirts and Story Stitchers hoodies!

EVENT: THE KRUMP MOVEMENT & DANCE BATTLE
Saturday, August 20, 20222
PART I: Central Stage, 3524 Washington Ave, 63103
4:00-6:00 PM - KRUMP!! A public discussion on the Krump Dance Movement
Open to all. $10 for adults, Free for 25 and younger
6:00-7:00 PM – Dance Battle Registration
Open to 16-24 year old youth living in St. Louis
Prizes and Rules above apply

PART II: Strauss Park in Grand Center, 3534 Washington Ave, 63103
7:00-11:00 PM
Dance Battle!!!
Free and open to the public
Recommended for all ages

EVENT: DANCE BATTLE
Saturday, September 17
(Rain Date; Saturday, September 24, 2022)
Old North St. Louis
Old North St. Louis Restoration Group Block Party
1307 Montgomery Street, 63106
12:00-1:00 PM
Dance Battle Registration
Open to 16-24 year old youth living in St. Louis
Prizes and Rules above apply
1:00-4:30 PM
Dance Battle!!!
Free and open to the public
Recommended for all ages

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Pick the City UP Tour! presents Saint Louis Story Stitchers unique brand of urban storytelling, featuring live original STL hip hop, spoken word and story magic on public health issues St. Louis cares about including gun violence. Pay tribute, join the fun, and make a difference. Bringing positive change to the Lou.

Programs provide fun, safe, creative spaces for youth in St. Louis. Your support through attendance, donations and sharing our story with friends and family is very much appreciated.

All events are free and family-friendly.

https://storystitchers.org/2019-tour/