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@SubjectiveDance Battlegrounds (SDBG) is a multi-part dance competition series set to shine light on the street dancers and battle dancers of the local community. Introduced in July of 2016, each event is different in layout and hopes to bring the surrounding dance community together for a fun and exciting evening, as well as, serve as a fundraising opportunity for all parties involved.

With this on-going series of events, our plan hopes to develop local celebrities amongst the dancers, create networking and exposure opportunities for local dancers, inspire people to challenge themselves, and bridge gaps between Richmond and the Nation’s major dance markets. We will continue to do what previous SDBG events have done and encourage young men and women to conquer their fears. Dancers that are veterans in the battling world take joy in being leaders, role models, and big brother/sister to their peers. Dancers that are new to the battle dance world are exposed to new people and create opportunity to alter their life path for the better. SDBG encourages sportsmanship, credibility, fellowship, responsibility, unity, and mentoring.

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2022 SDCVA Solo Freestyle Battle Winner & Current Black/Blue Belt
#1 Contender
Pharoah

UPCOMING BATTLE(S)

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DANCE TEAMS WANTED!

SOLO BATTLE DANCERS WANTED!

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PREVIOUS SDBG EVENTS

THIS LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE SPECIAL EVENTS WE’VE SPONSORED.

SDBG X-Games II
April 2024

Richmond, Virginia

Finalist M0dd and Yokai posing after SDBG X-Games II in Richmond, VA.
M0dd left the event victorious by a unanimous crowd and judge decision, earning a seat as the newest 2024 Yellow Belt contender.

SDBG 72Smoke
DEC. 2023

Richmond, Virginia

To end 2023, we launched our partnership with event sponsors, The Park RVA and held a 72Smoke dance tournament. The talent in the room was dope and leaving victorious with a win against each opponent (10 rounds by crowd and peer decision)… we introduce ETHER.

SDBG THERAPY
MAY 2023

Richmond, Virginia

We took SDBG to the night club in May 2023. Opening week featured a 1 v 1 from new comers BabyFace Ryan & Gambit and we awarded both dancers free apparel from our event sponsor Culture Addict.

Dancers: BabyFace Ryan (left), Coach Gregg (middle), Gambit (right)

SDBG X-GAMES
APRIL 16, 2022

Richmond, Virginia

**Thank you** to all that attended. There’s more than what’s pictured here.
1st Place WINNER **Pharaoh**; receiving $100 cash, an exclusive Culture Addict hoodie, and a trip to Red Bull Dance Your Style DC Auditions.
Runner-Up **Fayte**; receiving $40 cash and a trip to RBDYS DC Auditions.
Culture Addict Move of The Night went to **Narsi**

Also shout out to The House. and Richmond Urban Dance for sponsoring.

2020 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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HALLOWEEN II
Oct. 31st, 2020

Thanks for coming!

SDBG SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

Battles are available to view here or on YouTube.

HALLOWEEN I
Oct. 3rd, 2020

Thanks for coming! We revealed the 2020 SDCVA Solo Freestyle Title Belt and presented it to the current champ.

SDBG NDD20
Sep. 19, 2020

THIS EVENT WAS A SUCCESS AND WE THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED.
TOURNAMENT WINNER IS RETURNING SDCVA SOLO FREESTYLE RUNNER-UP, OMJEIA.
She left with $100 cash and a scheduled SDCVA Solo Freestyle Title Match on Oct. 31, 2020.

Battles are available to view here or on YouTube.

SDBG 420
(Postponed)

POSTPONED TO COMPLY WITH COVID-19 SAFETY REGULATIONS.
Tentative Date: April 2022

SDBG FACEOFF
Feb. 29, 2020

THIS EVENT WAS A SUCCESS AND WE THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED.

SDBG 72SMOKE HOLIDAY DINNER
Dec. 21, 2019

Held in celebration of the 3 year anniversary of the epic 5 round battle between Dominick Clemente a.k.a. “Dom” & Christopher Ward a.k.a. “Reptar” that took place in Petersburg, Virginia on Veterans Day back in 2016.

Our SMOKED holiday dinner was catered by Deep Run Roadhouse.
Richmond’s Top BBQ Catering Company.