Update 17/08/24 | London Battle cancelled
Owing to a fire in one part of Somerset House, the site is currently closed and London Battle and other events today will not take place. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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?
London Battle 2024 | Schedule
Host: Jade Hackett
DJ for the Workshops and Battle: Josh Costanzo
Workshops | 14:00 – 17:00
ZooNation repertoire with Natasha Gooden
Waacking with Mademoiselle Ginger
Afro with Patience J
Hip Hop with Kloé Dean
All abilities welcome. Workshops are approx. 35 minutes, and will take place in the order listed.
Showcases and London Battle | 17:00 – 19:00
A series of performances from some of London’s most exciting dance talent featuring:
AfroQueens
Aretha Jay
SISTAZ of indigo (Boy Blue)
London Battle
Four teams hailing from the four corners of London meet in Somerset House courtyard to slog it out for the London crown. Who will be the best?
North Team
Captain: Jonny Vieco
Battlers: Rory, Lorena
South Team
Captain: Caine
Battlers: Clara, Omni
East Team
Captain: Turbo
Battlers: Kieran Lai, Malachi
West Team
Captain: Vendetta
Battlers: Abisoula, Quake
Judges
Rhimes
Amanda Pefkou aka Siren
Kloé Dean
Outdoor Party with Mister S on the decks | 19.00 – 20.30
Once the winners are crowned, there’ll be a celebration of hip hop bringing all the elements of the day together in one big party.
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Watch highlights from London Battle 2023
Gallery
About Jade Hackett
![Portrait of Jade Hackett at Somerset House](https://danceumbrella.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DU23-Jade-Hackett-London-Battle-credit-Camilla-Greenwell-1080-x-1080-700x700.png)
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.
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Presented by Somerset House in partnership with Dance Umbrella
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This event will be BSL interpreted by Gary Morgan and Rebekah Spencer.
This is a standing event, however there will be some accessible seating available in a designated area for those who require it.
Please note the performance and audience areas are not covered, and it’s an open air setting, so you should come dressed appropriately for the prevailing conditions.