Enter the powerful world of the Dancehall Queen and King dance competition. Dancers of all genres are invited to test their skills in the style of Dancehall and compete for the title of DHQ and DHK Australia!

Watch dancers from all over Australia battle it out to win the crowns, and for the Queen – the chance to fly to Jamaica to represent Australia in the International Dancehall Queen competition.

Dancehall music, dance and culture originates from the beautiful Carribean island of Jamaica. Dancehall has a distinctive personality, that exudes confidence, creativity, raw power and attitude. Often regarded as the ‘Mother’ of Hip Hop,its raw creative energy has been embraced and emulated globally, with dancehall cultural industries thriving in Japan, Europe and the USA.

Registrations are now OPEN for the
4TH OFFICIAL 2018 AUSTRALIAN DANCEHALL QUEEN and KING COMPETITION.
Go to http://www.ozdhqk.com to enter.

With INTERNATIONAL judges – LATONYA STYLE – Dance Jamaica Academy, Jamaica – RASTA HUXX, Jamaica – CHUBBY DICE – Black Dice Dancers , Jamaica and our very own Dancehall powerhouse Mz KITTY CAT – Burn City Queenz and Jungle City Studios.

There will be cash prizes for both winners. $500 for the King and $1000 for the Queen PLUS an Invitation to take part in the International Dancehall Queen Competition in Jamaica.

The Australian DHQK competition, is run in association with the International dancehall Queen competition.

Its all happening at Brown Alley – Friday 13th April 2018 – cnr Lonsdale and King st Melbourne.

With Support DJS:
Dj FASMWA (SYD)
SO FIRE
YUKI SHINOBU

Hosted By – ZARE DEMUS
PERFORMANCES BY OZ DHQ 2017 KRISMOS
+ Judge Showcases

Doors are from 10pm with the competition starting at 11… The party goes on till the morning and is one of the MADDEST things you will experience…

Pre sale tickets available from eventbrite.