EXPERIENCE THE AFTERMATH:

• 3 days, 15+ hours of intensive hip-hop classes
• Takeover National Championships
• Freestyle Battle National Championships
• Optional Professional Dance Photoshoot Session

YOUR AFTERMATH REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Intensive hip-hop classes with the KĀOS Faculty and special guests.
• Audition with top LA dance agencies
• Scholarship Opportunities
• An exclusive AFTERMATH bandana

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

An exact schedule will be released one week before the event. Please keep in mind that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

KĀOS Cast will need to be in Los Angeles from July 28th through August 3rd for special classes and rehearsals, which will be taking place at:

Playground LA
7375 Melrose Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90046

RATES:

Registration Opens: March 31, 2022

Early Registration Deadline: June 3, 2022

Takeover National Championships

AFTERMATH Takeover National Championships are the culmination of the 2021-2022 regional KĀOS Tour. Bring your hip-hop solos, duos, trios and groups to compete in Takeover! All routines that compete will receive a detailed score sheet from our professional faculty members.

• Dancers must be registered for the AFTERMATH workshop to participate in the Takeover National Championships or Freestyle Battle Championships.
• Fees are non-refundable, no exceptions.
• Additional time (up to 3 additional minutes) can be purchased for $5 per dancer, per additional minute, for Small Groups, Large Groups, Lines and Productions only.
• Group routines with 4+ dancers are allowed to “age up” only to the next age division.
• Independent dancers are welcome to participate in the KĀOS Competition & Freestyle Battle
• Competition is hip hop only.
• All fees are in USD.

AGE DIVISIONS

All ages are as of January 1, 2022. Each routine must compete in the average age of all dancers in that routine. A routine cannot drop 2 levels below the oldest dancer (A group with an "Alpha" may not drop down to the "Delta" division.)

JUDGING CRITERIA

PERFORMING FOR ALL AGES

Remember that AFTERMATH is an all ages event and routines must be appropriate for everyone attending. This includes movement, content and music. If the judges feel your routine is inappropriate, points may be deducted from your final score or the routine could be disqualified. This is a subjective opinion, but we try our best to create a tasteful event for all attendees.

CRITIQUES AND SCORE SHEETS

All competing routines will receive score sheets at the conclusion of AFTERMATH. They will be available to pick up from the AFTERMATH General Info desk by 9am on Wednesday, August 3rd.

MUSIC

All music must be clean and appropriate for all audience members. You must submit your music online before the event through Dance360 and bring a backup on a digital music device.

PROPS

Props are allowed but must be taken on and off stage within 2 minutes combined. Props that can be dangerous, inappropriate or that may damage or mark the stage are not permitted.

HIP-HOP ONLY

Hip-hop is defined by movement that uses primarily hip-hop technique and style in addition to sub-genres and variations of hip-hop. You may include other styles of dance in your routine, as long as Hip-Hop is the primary focus.

VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY

For the safety of our dancers and choreographers’ creative work, we do not allow photography or video recording of any kind from the audience.

ADMISSION

Admission to watch the Takeover Competition & Freestyle Battle is free and all are welcome to watch. Bring your friends!

TAKEOVER High Score Awards

Overall Alpha, Bravo, Delta & Echo High Scores will receive a competitive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place award. Their Cash winnings are as follows:

TAKEOVER NATIONAL GROUP

The top THREE overall highest scoring routines in the Small Group, Large Group, Line, and Production divisions from each of the Alpha, Bravo, Delta and Echo age divisions are eligible for the National Group Award.

FREESTYLE BATTLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dancers who enter the Freestyle Battle will go head-to-head on stage in front of an audience and judges.

• There is an entry fee ($35 early/ $45 regular) to compete in the battle.
• Contestants will compete within their appropriate Age Divisions (Reminder: All ages are as of January 1, 2022.)
• All previous battle winners from the 2021-2022 regional tour will automatically be in the championship round.
• Battle Winners will be decided by the KĀOS Faculty.
• We encourage the competitive spirit of a battle, but contestants may be disqualified for toxic behavior.
• All contestants must be registered for the AFTERMATH workshop to participate.
• Winners in each age category receive:
  • 1st Place Battle Winner: $200 cash
  • 2nd Place Battle Winner: $100 cash

KAOS CAST

The 2022 KĀOS Cast is comprised of the top dancers, hand-selected by the faculty from each city during our 2021-2022 regional tour. All Cast members are invited to perform in the exclusive AFTERMATH Show.

• KĀOS Cast only:
  • Rehearsal for the AFTERMATH Show will begin Thursday, July 28th at 8:00am
  • The AFTERMATH Show will be Wednesday, August 3rd.
  • KĀOS Cast members will have an exclusive audition for a chance to become a part of the KĀOS Squad. The KĀOS 2022 Squad will be announced at the AFTERMATH Show.

KAOS SQUAD

All 2021-2022 KĀOS Cast recipients are invited to audition for the exclusive KĀOS Squad! The KĀOS Squad is 10-15 dancers hand-selected by the faculty for our 2022-2023 tour season. Each KĀOS Squad member will receive:

• A lifetime KĀOS workshop scholarship.
• FREE tuition to AFTERMATH 2023.
• The opportunity to work with & assist the KĀOS faculty at three regional cities during the 2022-2023 season.
• Participation in an exclusive KĀOS Squad routine in the 2023 AFTERMATH Show.
• Participation in a KĀOS Squad dance concept video, choreographed by the KĀOS faculty and filmed by a professional crew in Los Angeles.
• A professionally filmed dance reel.

DISCOUNTS

• Bring 10+ dancers and receive a 10% off of your total workshop registration. Registrations must be submitted through the same Dance360 account in order to be eligible for this discount.
• Receive 1 Free Pro/Teacher for every 10 paying dancers registered.

REGISTRATION TERMS

• Early Registration Deadline: June 3, 2022.
• Balance Due Date: July 1, 2022.
• After July 1, 2022 all registrations must be paid in full.
• If you are unable to attend and you've already paid your balance, we will issue a credit voucher for that balance, good towards your 2023 AFTERMATH registration fees.