Come watch or compete in the TogetherButDifferent: 2v2 Hip Hop Dance Battle in Walker Court, organized by TBD Crew, a Canadian Street Dance team. Dancers who train in the style of hip-hop will battle it out in tournament style, as judged by one of Canada’s top hip-hop dancers.  

Formed in the early 198os, hip hop dance originated in communities found in the Bronx, New York, which combined elements from African, South American, and Caribbean cultures. Dancers express themselves by embodying the music through floorwork, full-body movements, and dynamic footwork to move around the floor. The dance has a strong emphasis on musicality, character, and improvisation. 

TogetherButDifferent Crew (TBD Crew) is a dynamic hip-hop freestyle dance crew comprising five first-generation Canadians with diverse heritage from Nigeria, Haiti, Cameroon, Vietnam, and German-Filipino roots. Based primarily in Toronto, with members in Montreal and Ottawa, TBD Crew brings over 20 years of collective dance experience to the stage. Their mission extends beyond performance, focusing on community engagement through organizing dance workshops, battles, fundraisers, and open sessions. As skilled event facilitators, they’re committed to creating impactful, culturally rich experiences that celebrate diversity and foster unity. Together But Different embodies the spirit of multicultural Canada, using their passion for hip-hop to bridge communities and inspire others to discover the joy within movement, no matter their level of dance experience.