Words Beats & Life’s Freshest of All Time competition is one of DC’s largest b-boy/b-girl jam featuring prominent b-boy crews from the DMV, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. Keep it fresh with us at the DMV’s breaking battle event of the summer, with dope beats from DJ Fleg & DJ Yanks and guest judges Mantis (Full Circle), Shogun (DVC), and DQ (DIG). 

B-boys and b-girls will be bringing the heat in a 1v1 breaking battle where the winner takes $1,000.

Live captioning of the mainstage on the REACH Plaza will be available.

1:30 p.m.
Grand Foyer, South

Words Beats & Life’s Freshest of All Time Prelims
Watch as leading b-boys and b-girls defy the laws of gravity and compete for cash prizes, while legendary DJs spin the hottest tracks.

4 p.m.
REACH Plaza

Words Beats & Life’s Freshest of All Time Competition Top 8
Watch as leading b-boys and b-girls defy the laws of gravity and compete for cash prizes, while legendary DJs spin the hottest tracks. A limited number of seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. Captioning provided.

6 p.m.
REACH Plaza

Words Beats & Life’s Freshest of All Time Competition Finals
The 6 p.m. Millennium Stage hour will take place outdoors on the REACH Plaza and will feature the finals of Words Beats & Life’s Freshest of All Time competition, a showcase of b-boy and b-girl competitors in a 1v1 style. A limited number of seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. Captioning provided.

MORE INFO AT

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/dance/2023-2024/national-dance-day/