Tampa is set to host the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final, bringing 16 elite street dancers to battle it out, with the crowd deciding the champion.
Get ready, Tampa! The city is about to witness a historic moment in street dance as the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final USA descends upon the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday, September 19, 2026. For the very first time, this electrifying competition brings 16 of the nation's most formidable street dancers to Florida's vibrant heart, promising an unforgettable night of raw talent and spontaneous artistry.
Red Bull Dance Your Style stands apart in the battle circuit. It's a pure test of freestyle skill, musicality, and crowd connection, with no pre-planned choreography or traditional judges. Dancers go head-to-head in 1-on-1 battles, improvising to a DJ's unpredictable mix of mainstream tracks spanning hip-hop, house, popping, locking, and more. The magic? The audience holds all the power, voting live after each round to determine who advances, ensuring the dancer who truly captivates the crowd takes the win.
This year's National Final in Tampa is the culmination of a nationwide search, following qualifier events in cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Brooklyn, and Atlanta. The 16 elite dancers, including renowned names such as Marlee Hightower, Kida the Great, and Kidd the Monster, will battle it out for the ultimate title. The stakes are incredibly high: the national champion will earn the coveted opportunity to represent the USA at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich, Switzerland, on October 24.
The event kicks off at 6:30 PM ET at the Tampa Convention Center's West Exhibit Hall, with the competition running until 10 PM. The energy will be electric, fueled by local talent like Tampa native DJ Hans on the decks and hosted by dynamic personalities K-Sole and Myverse. Adding to the excitement, celebrated R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer Omarion is slated to perform as the event's showcase act. The entire weekend promises a celebration of Southeast dance culture, including a special "Battle Day" kickoff on September 18 at The RITZ Ybor and community workshops.
This is more than a competition; it's a testament to the raw passion, creativity, and adaptability that define street dance. Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making and be part of the crowd that crowns the next Red Bull Dance Your Style USA champion. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
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Red Bull Dance Your Style is a global 1-on-1 all-styles street dance competition where dancers battle to unpredictable music without choreography, and the audience votes to decide the winner of each round.
The Red Bull Dance Your Style USA National Final will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.
