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Hip-Hop Chess Federation Announces $500.00 Cash Award at Dance Battle

Team Prize Announced at HIT Cheer and Dance World Cup Championship Series

October 21st 2013, San Francisco CA- Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) has just announced it will award $500.00 cash prize to the Hip-Hop Team Champions December 7th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds at the World Cup Championship Series hosted by HIT Cheer and Dance. The World Cup Championship Series is attracting Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Jazz and Contemporary dancers from across the country. This National Competition  will showcase  competitive dance programs and cheer teams. Winners will receive highly sought after bids, paid and unpaid, for the US Finals.

“We are excited about the wide range of dancers who have signed up for the World Cup Championship Series” stated HIT Event Coordinator Marcus Holt. “Hip-Hop dance is arguably the most battle intensive form of dance in the world right now. The Hip-Hop Chess Federations is offering a $500.00 prize to turn up the heat. We’re all very honored and excited about it.”

“Hip-Hop dance is something I’ve always loved” stated Hip-Hop Chess Federation Founder, Adisa. “The psychology of battle in the dance element of Hip-Hop has always moved me deeply. I look forward to watching who takes the prize.”

For more information on registration visit www.hitcheerdance.com

ABOUT HIT CHEER AND DANCE: HIT provides the ULTIMATE cheerleading and dance competition experience! Coaches, athletes and spectators will experience a truly invigorating competition experience with our customer centered approach in organizing and executing events. H IT is also focused on cheerleaders and dancers maintaining a positive body image through healthy eating habits and lifestyles.

About HHCF: The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is the world's first nonprofit (501c3) to fuse music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence. They host lectures, panels, and celebrity chess events to help at-risk, gang-impacted and gang intentional youth make better decisions in life. The HHCF has been featured on Good Morning America, Forbes, Chess Life, VIBE and Rolling Stone.    

MORE! Photos from Step Up Revolution Battle!! All Photos by Cindy Soo Hoo

7 Year Old Girl Shocks World, Winning Step Up Revolution VIP Grand Champion Dance Competition

HHCF Founder Adisa Banjoko with Sarah

7 Year Old Girl Stuns the World Winning Step Up Revolution VIP Grand Champion Dance Competition

July 23rd- San Jose, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) hosted the first ever Step Up Revolution All Styles Dance Competition. The event took place at the Alum Rock Youth Center in San Jose, CA. “This battle was meant to get kids off the street and showcase the amazing dance talent in the Bay Area. No doubt this mission was accomplished.”

The day began with a workshop from world renown Bboy A-Game from Hybrid Crew/Style Elements. He taught an introductory class on the fundamental Bboy movements that left young novices flowing seamlessly from top rocking, to crisp floor work.

The competition was DJ’ed by Kool DJ Dizzy of All Tribes Zulu Nation chapter and judged by San Jose Bboy Anonymous and Funkee Asiatic of All Tribes Zulu Nation.

The day’s all styles battle was conducted in an “Iron Man” format that came down to a faceoff  between popper’s Shez and Maze, both representing San Jose. After a grueling 5 rounds Shez and Maze tied for first.

                         L to R All Style Champions Tied for 1st Place Maze & Shez with Sarah

The shock of the day however was a 7 year old known only as Sarah, who took the floor by storm and won the Step Up Revolution VIP Grand Champion. Her 2 minute 30 second routine was an amazing blend of modern Hip-Hop Dance, crumping, tutting and turf dancing that was packed with intensity. “The energy Sara hit the floor with was unmatched. Her choreography was composed so well.” said HHCF Founder Adisa Banjoko. “The only problem was that her trophy was almost as big as she was. She has authentic star power.”

Sarah said after winning “I had a great time dancing today, because I love to dance and I love my trophy!” Her parents stated “There were some amazing dancers at the event today. We are so excited for Sarah and proud that she got to be part of this great event and raise money for HHCF and give back to the community.”

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation would like to give a deep thanks to  Ed Solis, Mona Martinez and everybody from the Alum Rock Youth Center and the City of San Jose. They gave these youth and their families an amazing place to display their skills. We also want to be sure to thank King Kenny of San Jose Universal Zulu Nation Chapter, San Francisco All Tribes Chapter, Demone Carter of Future Arts Now, www.bboysounds.com, Rahman Jamaal, Som Ngeth, Bboy A-Game, Bboy Aftashock, IDC Magazine, Raw Talents and of course  the creators of Step Up Revolution for trusting us to put on such a fun event.

For more info on the Hip-Hop Chess Federation visit: www.facebook.com/hiphopchess
PHOTO 1:  PHOTO 2: Lto R All Style Champions Tied for 1st Place Maze & Shez with Sarah