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ICONIC Competition & Showcase

Where competition meets culture — this is ICONIC. 💥

A choreography-based hip hop dance competition and showcase that brings together studios and independent crews from all age divisions. Step onto the stage, show your creativity, and compete for the crown in front of a panel of industry-respected judges who know what it takes to make it.  Whether you’re here to battle or to bring your artistry to life, ICONIC is the place to make your mark.

📝 Registration now open — secure your spot and show us what makes you ICONIC.

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ICONIC REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1st

Have a group and are interested in performing at ICONIC? Click the button to submit your group. Submissions will be accepted beginning October 1. 


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ICONIC COMPETITION & SHOWCASE RULES & GUIDELINES

ICONIC is a unique event that brings together a group dance competition and a non-competitive showcase in one unforgettable experience! While we aim to inspire all performers, we also uphold an expectation for quality performances in both the competition and showcase.

ICONIC COMPETITION

  • Open to studios and independent groups

  • Competitive divisions include trio, smalland large groups

  • Competitive “Hip Hop” styles includes: street dance styles and choreography primarily danced to hip-hop music, such as street jazz, house styles, and more

  • Music lyrics should be acceptable to all age groups. No explicit lyrics allowed.

  • See Competition Rules below

CATEGORIES

Dancers may enter into multiple categories, but are not allowed to compete against themselves in the same category and age group.

  • Trio: 3 dancers

  • Small: 5 - 9 dancers

  • Large: 10 - 15 dancers


There must be 2 or more groups in a category. If there is only one group in a category the group will be reassigned as showcase piece.

REGISTRATION

EARLY:

  • Trio: $65 per dancer

  • Small: $60 per dancer

  • Large: $55 per dancer

LATE:

  • Trio: $70 per dancer

  • Small: $65 per dancer

  • Large: $60 per dancer

PAYMENT

  • Make one payment for each group. Payment must be made through our online portal. All major credit cards are accepted.

  • Registrations are not final until full payment is received. Registration will close 14 days prior to the competition.

AGE GROUPS

A group's age is based off the average age of the group. Average age is calculated by adding ages of all dancers in a group, then divide by the number of dancers in the group. A dancer's age is based on the age at the time of the event.

  • 5 - 8: Mini

  • 9-12: Youth

  • 13-16 : Teen

  • 17+: Senior

AWARDS

Medals will be given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place groups with the highest scores in each category.

Cash Award Payout Criteria:

1)  Is only paid to 1st place in each category that meets the following criteria.  

2) There must be 3+ groups competing in the same category and same age group.

3) The winning group's score must be greater than 285

Cash Prizes:

  • Trio Group $260

  • Small Group $640

  • Large Group $930

Cash prizes awards are subject to change.

JUDICATION

Three judges can score up to 100 points per group. Highest score from all judges is 300 points.

  • Technique: 30 pts

  • Performance: 30 pts

  • Choreography: 30 pts

  • Appearance: 10 pts

  • Routines must be age appropriate. If judges deem routine inappropriate, a point deduction of 5 points or disqualification may occur.

  • Tie Breaker: Determined first by technique score, second by performance score, third by choreography score and then final judge's poll.

MUSIC

All music must be clean, edited, and appropriate for audiences of all ages.

  • Upload music in the registration portal.

  • Double check to ensure the correct song and the music level is sufficient.

  • Music must be uploaded 7 days prior to the event and submitted as .mp3, .m4a.

  • We recommend having a back copy available on a jump drive.


Max Times:

  • 2:30 min - Trio Group

  • 2:30 min - Small Group

  • 3:00 min - Large Group

PROPS

No dangerous props such as fire, swords, guns, sparklers, etc. No live animals or water. Use of any of the items above may result in disqualification.

CHANGES

For performance changes such as adding or removing dancers, request must be made to Friday Night Hip Hop in writing.

FINE PRINT

General lifts are permitted.

  • Decisions by judges are final.

  • There will be reserved seating for teachers with competing numbers.

  • No Refunds. No Exceptions.

  • Friday Night Hip Hop Reserves the right to images taken at the show.

CONTACT US

Contact us with any questions. Email us at: infofnhh@gmail.com

ICONIC REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1st

If you have a group and are interested in performing at ICONIC. Click the button to submit your group. Submissions will be accepted beginning October 1, 2025. Note: Some submissions may not be accepted to perform.

SUBMIT HERE

GUIDELINES

ICONIC SHOWCASE

  • Open to studios and independent groups

  • No fee to perform

  • Dancers may perform in multiple showcase pieces

  • Music must be 3:30 minutes or less

  • No restrictions on age or group size

  • Although the competition is hip hop specific there is no genre restrictions

  • Music lyrics should be acceptable to all age groups. No explicit lyrics allowed.

COMPETITION RULES

Previous Winners

2025

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Rivals
Adult Large Group Winners

2024

Group of dancers on stage celebrating at the ICONIC Hip Hop Dance Competition, with a large check for first place, and a crowd in the background. A second group of dancers in brown outfits performing in the foreground.

E.Z. Ryderz
Adult Large Group Winners

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District Ryderz
Adult Small Group WInners

Group of hip hop dancers, some holding a large check and a trophy, celebrating their first-place win at the ICONIC dance competition on May 4, 2024.

District Ryderz
Adult Small Group Winners

A large group of children and young adults standing on stage after a performance, smiling and posing for a photo at the ICONIC competition showcase.

M.A.A.D. City
Youth Small Group Winners

A group of young dancers in black and beige costumes performing on stage at the ICONIC Competition & Showcase, with a banner indicating the event and a gold trophy symbol in the corner.

On My Soul
Youth Small Group Winners

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Bia Bia
Youth Trio Group Winners