Time & Location
Feb 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Emporium Wicker Park, 1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
About the Event
About the Event
Versus is back for its 4th annual edition, celebrating the roots of Hip Hop dance culture through raw, unfiltered cypher energy. Unlike traditional tournaments with brackets or eliminations, Versus honors the original spirit of the dance: the cypher, a space where breakers come together to share, battle, and evolve through music and community. This is more than a competition, it’s a celebration of breaking’s core spirit. The music never stops, the energy never drops, and breakers from across the Midwest and beyond will step into the circle to trade rounds, build momentum, and push each other to new heights.
This year’s theme, “The Jam Masters” raises the stakes with two separate cypher jams in one day: crowning a cypher king and cypher queen with a $500 prize for each standout dancer, chosen by judges based on presence, creativity, and cypher impact.
In addition, the event will showcase local vendors…