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Dance Competition: Young Styles Battle 13
On Saturday, 20 June 2026, Young Styles Battle 13, one of the largest and most established youth breaking events in the Balkans, will take place in Novo mesto, organised by Plesni Studio Novo mesto. Following a series of successful editions, the event returns for its thirteenth year and is once again expected to attract young dancers from Slovenia and abroad.
The competition will run from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm at Kočevarjeva 9, Novo mesto. Participants will compete in the 1 vs 1 Under 14, 1 vs 1 Open and 3 vs 3 Open categories. A total prize fund of €900 has been allocated for the top competitors, while all registered participants will receive an official event T-shirt, a diploma and practical prizes.
The judging panel will consist of Manuel “Bboy Alister” from Italy, Luka “Bboy Lux De Lux” from Croatia and Urkius from the Slovenian crew Bastarts Crew. Music will be provided by DJ Rick Zase from Italy, while the event will be hosted by Aljaž Rodič – Alphabet.
Young Styles Battle aims to encourage the development of breaking culture among young people while providing opportunities for socialising, exchanging experiences and gaining valuable competition experience. Over the years, it has established itself as an important gathering for young dancers from across the region and as one of the leading youth urban dance events in the Balkans.
The competitor registration fee is €15 and includes an official YSB13 T-shirt. Admission for spectators and accompanying visitors is free of charge.
Schedule
11:30 am – Doors open
11:30 am – Registration, warm-up and cyphers
12:30 pm – Qualifying rounds for all categories
2:00 pm – Lunch break
3:00 pm – Warm-up and cyphers
3:30 pm – Top 16 (1 vs 1) and Top 8 (3 vs 3)
4:30 pm – Top 8 (1 vs 1) and Top 4 (3 vs 3)
5:30 pm – Top 4 (1 vs 1) and third-place battles
6:30 pm – Finals in all categories
6:50 pm – Results announcement and prize-giving ceremony
7:00 pm – End of event
