306 Block Party
SHINE. INSPIRE. UNITE.
About 306 Block Party
✨ Convention & Competition Details ✨
We are bringing a high-energy, two-day hip hop experience that blends the best of training and performance, leaving dancers motivated, inspired, and ready to level up!
Convention & Competition Details
- Street Dance Convention each day:
- Jr. (Ages 9–11)
- Int. (Ages 12–14)
- Sr. (Ages 15+)
- Competition – Preliminaries & Finals for Solos, Duos/Trios & Small, Medium, Large & Line Crews (Hip Hop & Street Dance Styles only)
- PLUS a faculty showcase & an open-styles battle!
About
Shine. Inspire. Unite.
Since its debut in 2017, 306 Block Party was created with one clear mission – to shine a light on the Hip Hop & Choreography dance community while contributing to a greater good. Following 2020, the event evolved into one of Saskatchewan’s most loved multi-discipline dance competitions, bringing together dancers from a wide range of genres. While we have loved the incredible energy and diversity that has grown from this, our hearts have always been rooted in the street-style culture that inspired the very first Block Party.
In 2026, 306 Block Party returned to its roots as a Street Dance–only competition, and we added a convention and battle alongside the competition, dedicated to the street-dance culture that first inspired us in 2018.
306 Block Party provides street dance performers and artists with the opportunity to shine on stage, while also engaging in meaningful education that strengthens their skills and builds community connections.
We are committed to inclusivity, recognizing and celebrating the full spectrum of street dance. This includes not only authentic foundational styles but also those that blend with commercial or contemporary influences. We acknowledge the importance of diverse expressions that help shape the broader street dance landscape.
What Makes This Event Special
- Specialized Faculty: We are flying in an incredible lineup of respected hip hop and street-dance artists, who are dancers, teachers, battle competitors and choreographers. They live and breathe the culture. They will share not just movement, but also the history, foundation and mindset of each style.
- Smaller, more focused classes that allow dancers and teachers to connect and explore the unique culture of Street Dance. Beyond choreography classes, expect foundations, groove & flow, freestyle concepts, battle prep and cultural context.
- A specialized, positive, supportive and high-energy atmosphere where every dancer has the chance to be seen and inspired. We are about community first. We celebrate every dancer’s progress and foster respect for each other.
- Performance Opportunity with Feedback: Our competition provides dancers with early-season performance experience and feedback from our faculty, helping them refine their skills and build confidence for the rest of the season.
- Inspiration & Connection: Whether you’re training, competing, or just soaking up the energy, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded dancers who share the same love for street styles.
Why Attend?
By taking part in the 306 Block Party Hip Hop Convention & Competition, dancers will:
- Deepen their understanding of hip hop culture and its foundations
- Learn from some of the most inspiring street dance educators
- Build confidence in classes that they can take to the stage (and the streets)
- Move forward with fresh skills, new friends, and renewed enthusiasm
This is more than an event—it’s an experience that connects dancers to the roots and future of hip hop culture, while giving them the tools to shine in any setting.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about Block Party
CONVENTION
EXPERIENCE
The 306 Block Party Convention Experience
We will be offering:
- Smaller, more focused classes that allow dancers of all ages, levels & abilities and teachers to connect and learn more about the unique culture of Street Dance.
- Specialized faculty of respected street-dance performers, choreographers, and educators. (Faculty will be announced via our IG & FB page closer to the event dates!)
- Workshops & Q&A sessions exploring Street Dance culture, battle etiquette, freestyle skills, and industry insight.
- A specialized, high-energy atmosphere where every dancer has the chance to be seen and inspired.
- Convention classes are encouraged for dancers of all levels, who are ages 9 and up.
- Convention participation is mandatory only for solo & duo dancers ages 9–17 who are entering a solo or duo routine in the competition.
- Dancers registered in group routines of 3+ dancers are not required to attend the convention, but are encouraged to do so!
Interested in dancing with us? Would you like to hold space to ensure you’re in? Or would you like more information? Send an email to teamspringstars@gmail.com
Registration will be accepted upon a first-come, first-served basis until each level is full.
COMPETITION
Disciplines
We recognize that each dancer has a different practice. As such, to honour all levels of dancers, we offer the following ‘star’ classifications.
1 Star ★ – Students take Street Dance classes for no more than 1 hour per week.
2 Stars ★★ – Students take Street Dance classes for 1 to 2 hours per week.
3 Stars ★★★ – Students take Street Dance classes for 2 or more hours per week.
All Stars ★★★★★ –
- Semi-pro to pro-level crews with advanced technical level in Hip Hop & Choreography
- Teachers welcome. Teachers = those who teach 3+ hours or 3+ classes of dance weekly.
- Single performance – no preliminary rounds
- No finals – crews compete once and are judged on that performance
Key distinctions:
- Teachers are excluded from 1, 2 & 3 star categories – must compete in All Stars if participating
- Highest skill level – sophisticated choreography, technique, and understanding of styles
- Professional standard – judged at the level expected of industry professionals
Who this serves:
- Advanced competitive crews ready for elite-level competition
- Dancers who want to compete alongside/against respected teachers and choreographers
- Those seeking the highest level of Hip Hop & choreography competition in Saskatchewan
This category recognizes that teachers and pro-level crews deserve their own competitive space where they can showcase their skills without competing against developing dancers, while also ensuring fair competition across all other divisions.
Determining Entry Age
Entry age is taken as at the first day of the competition. Proof of age may be requested.
Based on the number of entries, we reserve the right to combine, divide or change age categories.
CoStar & Crew entry age is determined by taking the average age of the dancers, rounding after .99 (We drop the decimal).
Age Divisions
7yrs, 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs, 16yrs, 17yrs, 18yrs, 19 to 24yrs, 25yrs+
*Spring Stars Inc. reserves the right to combine or divide categories depending on the number of entries.
Scores & Standings
All performances receive a score and a standing based on the following:
SuperNova: 95.0 – 100
Platinum: 93.0 – 94.99
High Gold: 90 – 92.99
Gold: 85 – 89.99
Silver: 80 – 84.99
Bronze: 75 – 79.9
On Stage Adjudications
At the conclusion of each session, all performers from the session are invited back on stage. Standings are announced and awards are handed out.
Judges are free to recognize standout dancers, choreographers and routines with special awards as they see fit. The decisions of the judges are final.
AAt the conclusion of the competition, studio directors will be provided with the adjudications for each entry. both.
Spring Stars Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any routine for infringement of rules and regulations or for improper conduct by dancers, teachers, parents or guardians, or other studio representatives, including approaching an adjudicator regarding the results.
Spring Stars Inc. further reserves the right to ask an individual to leave the competition venue should it be determined that complaints have been made in a manner deemed inappropriate, including being rude or belligerent towards members of the Spring Stars Dance Team, volunteers or the members of the venue.
Among The Stars!
Top dancers will be announced on stage and the results will be shared via the elev8.dance app, as the dancers are recognized throughout the weekend.
Overall Dance awards provided by generous sponsors will be announced via social media, and shared via the elev8.dance app following the event.
Time Limits
| LoneStar (Solo) | 2 ½ minutes |
| CoStars (Duo) | 2 ¾ minutes |
| Nano Crew (3 to 5 dancers) | 3 ½ minutes |
| Micro Crew (6 to 9 dancers) | 4 minutes |
| Deca Crew (10 to 13 dancers) | 4 ½ minutes |
| Kilo Crew (14 to 17 dancers) | 4 ½ minutes |
| Mega Crew (18 or more dancers) | 5 minutes |
Entries & Scheduling
Competition entries will be accepted via register.elev8.dance on a first come, first reserved basis, with priority being given to studios that have pre-registered, by providing a deposit to hold space in the competition.
Draft and final schedules will be provided to each studio for review in advance of the event.
Music, Choreography & Costuming
Studio directors and teachers are responsible to ensure that music, choreography and costuming is appropriate for all ages to hear and see at all times. Please be mindful of profanity, suggestive phrases and inappropriate choreography. Judges are provided with the option of penalizing routines that are deemed not respectful of these rules.
The Interstellar Finals & Dance Awards!
To conclude 306 Block Party, we will have the Interstellar Finals where standout crews compete for top honours of the competition, while high-score solos and duos will be presented with their dance awards.
This exciting evening will include the Battle Finals, as well as an on-stage cypher and judges showcase!
Supervision of Dancers
While in the venue, all dance groups must have an adult or a qualified studio representative (teacher) with the dancers at all times. The supervisor(s) of each group is responsible to ensure students are backstage when required and must supervise the conduct of the dancers in the building, the theatre, as well as backstage.
We recommend that students only bring with them what they need for their performance(s) each day.
Spring Stars Inc. is not responsible for lost or missing articles of any kind.
We appreciate your help and understanding to ensure everyone has a positive experience at our events.
Admissions
There is no charge for the audience to watch the competition.
Admission will be charged for the finals only and, will be sold in the form of a wristband.
With the exception of children who are 5 years of age or younger, all audience members are required to have a ticket to watch. the finals.
We thank you for your support as a portion of the proceeds from admission is donated to Canadian Mental Health Association – Saskatoon Branch.
306 BLOCK PARTY – SHINE. INSPIRE. UNITE.
The energy of this competition is sure to be amazing. We believe that you, the teachers, the students and the audience will enjoy the overall atmosphere of this event!
We are here to answer any question you may have. Please contact Debra – teamspringstars@gmail.com
We look forward to having your studio join us at our positive and uplifting event to “Shine. Inspire. Unite.”
THE BATTLE
306 BLOCK PARTY presents: OPEN STYLES BATTLE EXHIBITION
SATURDAY, APRIL 10th, 2027
Preliminary Battle Round at 1:30pm, Finals Saturday Night! on Stage @ Lakeview
BATTLE FORMAT:
• All Styles 3v3 Crew Battle
Crews go head-to-head in knockout-style elimination rounds on stage in front of a live audience. Dancers will be challenged with unpredictable music hits across genres – testing their musicality, creativity, and ability to adapt to any beat.
Professional DJ TBA.
JUDGED BY:
STAY TUNED!
Winners determined by skills, creativity, and embodiment of hip hop culture values.
Prize pools are determined and based on total entries.
REGISTRATION:
Early Bird Registration* – $20.00 per dancer | Deadline: April 9, 2027*
Regular Registration, if available* – $30.00 per person | April 10, 2027*
Spectator Tickets*
For the preliminary round, admission is free. For the Finals, tickets are $15.00*
Registration closes April 10, 2027 at 1pm
* Tax included.
HOW TO REGISTER:
306 Block Party – Shine. Inspire. Unite.
