306 Block Party

Lakeview Theatre

19 Glazier Road,
Saskatoon SK  S7K 3J8

April 17 & 18 2026 

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SHINE.
INSPIRE.
UNITE.

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!

Date: April 17 & 18, 2026

Location: Lakeview Theatre
19 Glazier Road
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J8


Highlights: 

  • Street Dance Convention each morning for all ages & levels:
    • Jr. (Ages 9–11)
    • Int. (Ages 12–14)
    • Sr. (Ages 15+)
  • Afternoon & Evening Competition event 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 will not only return to its roots as a Street Dance–only competition, we are excited to announce that we will also be hosting a convention and a battle alongside the competition, dedicated to the street-dance culture that first inspired us in 2018.

Why the change? Over the years, we have loved hosting dancers from every genre, but our original vision was to create an event that not only celebrates Street Dance performance, but also honours its history, techniques, and community. 

As both a competition and a convention, 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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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 soon!)
  • 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 will now be mandatory only for solo dancers ages 9–17 who are entering a solo routine in the competition.
  • Duos, trios, and groups are not required to attend the convention.

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

DETAILS

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 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.

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).

5yrs, 6yrs, 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.

All performances receive a score and a standing based on the following:

SuperNova: 95 – 100
Platinum: 93 – 94.99
High Gold: 90 – 92.99
Gold: 85 – 89.99
Silver: 80 – 84.99
Bronze: 75 – 79.99

Standings are announced and awards are handed out during on stage adjudications at the end of each session.

Judges are free to recognize standout dancers, choreographers and routines with special awards as they see fit. 

Scholarships awarded  include Most Outstanding, Adjudicator’s Choice and Most Promising, as well as Choreography and “Star” Awards.  Scholarship winners are announced on stage during adjudications throughout the competition.

Scholarship winners will be announced via the elev8.dance app, our social media channels and our website as they are awarded throughout the weekend. 

Overall Dance awards provided by generous sponsors will be announced via social media, the elev8.dance app and our website following the competition. 

At the conclusion of each session, all students who performed during the session are invited back on stage to receive onstage adjudications from the adjudicators.  The decision of the judges is final. 

At the conclusion of the competition, studio directors will be provided with the video adjudications for each entry.  Each adjudication will be uploaded to each studio’s entry as registered via register.elev8.dance.  Studio directors have the option to share the adjudication via the elev8.dance app with either the dancer(s) or the teacher(s) and choreographer(s) of the routine, or both.

Spring Stars Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any competitor for infringement of rules and regulations or for improper conduct.  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/306 Block Party team, including the volunteers or for approaching a judge regarding the results.

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

Convention registrations & competition entries will be accepted via register.elev8.dance on a first come, first reserved basis, with priority being given to studios and independent entries that have pre-registered, by providing a deposit to hold space in the event.

Complete this form to ensure your spot is secured!

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.

To conclude 306 Block Party, we will have the Interstellar Finals where standout crews compete for top honours of the competition, while high-mark solos and duos will be presented with their dance awards.

Prior to awards, this exciting evening will be concluded with an on-stage cypher and judges showcase!

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.

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

Sunday, April 19, 2026

306 BLOCK PARTY presents: OPEN STYLES BATTLE EXHIBITION

SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2026

at approximately 8:30pm 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.

JUDGED BY:

HUMUZZA – 2x Red Bull Dance Your Style Canadian Champion, Red Bull World Finals Top 4 finisher (2022), and Canada’s Got Talent contestant. Surrey, BC’s premier Hip Hop/popping specialist bringing authentic battle culture and freestyle excellence.

AJAY MUSODI – Vancouver/Calgary-based choreographer and educator with 10+ years in the Canadian dance scene. World of Dance Las Vegas Champion (2019), with credits including Nickelodeon, Netflix, Red Bull, and more. Expert in Hip Hop, Funk Styles, House, and African dance styles.

TBA – BREAKING JUDGE – Details coming soon!

Winners determined by skills, creativity, and embodiment of hip hop culture values.

Early Bird Registration* – $30.00 per dancer | Deadline: March 15, 2026*

Late Registration* – $40.00 per dancer | March 16 – April 10, 2026*

Registration closes April 10, 2026

* all crews are 3 Tax included.

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