Jade Hackett London Battle UK

Returning for a second triumphant year, London Battle takes over Somerset House’s iconic open-air courtyard with a day of dance and breaking showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor party, all culminating in a head-to-head dance battle between the four corners of London.  

Celebrating breaking’s inaugural appearance at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, Somerset House and Dance Umbrella are bringing together some of the most exciting talent from the four corners of London to go head-to-head across a diverse range of styles.     

Curated by choreographer Jade Hackett, who has performed with some of the UK’s leading hip hop dance theatre companies, including Boy Blue and ZooNation, you’ll be the judge, deciding which neighbourhood of our global city brings the best dance flavour on the day. Who will be crowned champion? Will it be north, south, east or west London that takes the honours? 

Credit Camilla Greenwell

Jade Hackett is an experienced choreographer, dancer and actor who has appeared in productions including The Pied Piper, Boy Blue Entertainment, Stratford Theatre Royal; Blaze, international tour; Into the Hoodz, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Some Like it Hip Hop for ZooNation Dance Company. 

Her theatre work has included Hex, National Theatre; Get Up Stand Up, The Bob Marley Musical; Sylvia, The Old Vic; Nine Night, Trafalgar Studios; Black Boys at Apollo Theatre.   

Jade has also appeared in several commercial projects including StreetDance 3D The Movie; campaigns for Adidas and ASOS; London Olympics and Baku European Games ceremonies.