BOOTS ‘N’ CATS Mini Ball x All Styles Battle

From influences in Old Way from Popping, Breaking and beyond, from the Dip, to the Litefeet 5000, a viral clip of two sailor scouts battling in Street Star 2013 (Inxi and Lasseindra) has led to now:

Muse and The Birdhouse Present:

BOOTS ‘N’ CATS V.2

Mini Ball x All Styles Battle

WHEN?

January 15th, 2027

WHERE?

The Birdhouse44 West 4th Avenue

Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G3

TIME?

5:30PM DOORS

6PM LSS / START

19+ (No Minors)

TICKETS:

Competitors: $10

Spectators: $20

PWYC Tickets are always available, capacity permitting.

Email [email protected] to receive a promo code to enter at checkout.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you are experiencing any financial barriers as well!

MC: Natasha

Commentator: Silk Pink Lady

DJ’s: Ricky 007 and Tricky Troubles

Judges:

Savina Juicy 007 (Vancouver)

Princess Kachonda Jeremy Scott 007 (Vancouver)

Kiki Legend OA Mother Posh Gvasalia / Canadian Mother Posh Basquiat

Joku AKA Junior Ripcode (Vancouver)

Eevy (Seattle)

Ivan / Ivan Gvasalia 007 (Vancouver)

Jamal (Vancouver)

OTA Performance | GP (Grand Prize) $100

EFFECT: Whether Juicy Couture, Adidas, Nike, Fila, Puma, or Diadora…Bring it in your flyest tracksuit / incorporate a tracksuit jacket or pant into your look.

(Top 7 will be selected from the category, and the final 8th slot is given to the Grand Prize winner of OTA Performance. TOP 8 will advance to the 2v2 All Styles Bracket along with their partner from OTA Dance, Dance, Dance for a chance to win $600)

OTA Runway | GP (Grand Prize) $100

EFFECT: Vegan or genuine, we can’t tell the difference.

Bring it in a look incorporating leather or pleather.

OTA Hands Performance | GP (Grand Prize) $100

EFFECT: What time is it??? Time to get a watch.

Bring it in a watch of some kind, maybe two, maybe three.

OTA Shake Dat Ass | GP (Grand Prize) $100

EFFECT: I’m lookin’ Mx/Mr/Mrs. Bubble Gum… Shake that laffy taffy.

Bring it in a look inspired by your favourite flavour of taffy.

Ex. if you like orange creamsicle, orange and white; if you like chocolate- browns, cherry - reds, banana - yellow, and so on and so forth. Go crazy, or keep it simple!

OTA Dance Dance Dance | GP (Grand Prize) $100

(ALL STYLES PRELIM CATEGORY)

EFFECT: Mirror mirror on the wall, which style is the flyest of them all? Who are you repping? What team are you on?Bring it in a jersey of any kind.

(TOP 8 will advance to the 2v2 All Styles Bracket along with their partner from OTA Performance for a chance to win $600)

***2V2 ALL STYLES***

Prelim: OTA Dance, Dance, Dance

All contestants for the All Styles bracket must get their 10’s and fight for grand prize to advance into the next bracket.

(Top 7 will be selected from the category, and the final 8th slot is given to the Grand Prize winner of OTA Dance, Dance, Dance. TOP 8 will advance to the 2v2 All Styles Bracket along with their partner from OTA Performance for a chance to win $600)

****Note to Competitors:

Do. Your. Research.

All Styles Competitors:

Look into the format of how Ballroom categories are done, in this case, Dance, Dance, Dance. When you do battle in this category you will be paired up by the commentator, and dancing/going at the same time to battle, after your 10s. You will all need to get your 10s and battle to the end for Grand Prize.

Please come with the specified effect (written above).

Ballroom Competitors:
Look into the format of how street dance battles are done, get familiar with what other styles there are (Breaking, W*acking, Popping, Campbellocking, House, Hip Hop, Litefeet, Detroit Jit, Chicago Footwork, Memphis Jookin’, Flexn, Bruk Up, Waving, Turfin, Krump, Clowning, Electro, Dancehall, Afro, the list goes on and on and on!) . These battles run in a you go, I go fashion. Each side takes turns with timed rounds, and each side is given an equal amount of rounds. Much like a conversation, each team gets to say their piece, and then the other team gets to respond. Top 8 will be selected from OTA Performance to advance into the 2v2 All Styles Bracket; the Top 8 from OTA Performance will select their partner from the Dance, Dance, Dance Top 8 to battle with, in the 2v2 All Styles for a chance to win $600.

Acknowledgements:

This event has been curated in support of the Co-Figure QTBIPOC Arts Residency and The Birdhouse.

Land Acknowledgement:

We would like to acknowledge that we are coming together to celebrate on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.

Community Care & Conduct:

This space is built on respect, care, and accountability. Actions rooted in oppression or harm—such as racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, cultural appropriation, ableism, fatphobia, or harassment—are not welcome here. Anyone who compromises the safety of the community may be asked to leave.

Accessibility: The entrance is at ground level through double doors (70" wide; single door is 35"). There are no stairs or steps anywhere in the venue. All washrooms are all-gender, and there is a wheelchair-accessible washroom available. If you need a seat or would like help finding one, please ask security or door staff.

More information: bit.ly/birdhouse-accessibility

Contact @bootz.n.cats on Instagram or [email protected] for any other questions!