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The 6th Annual Stomping Grounds: Street Dance Festival

Friday September 25th - Saturday September 26th

Workshops - Panel Discussion - 1v1 Open Styles Dance Battle

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@stompingxgrounds

@leveluppgh 🤝🏾 @makesureyouhavefun

www.stompingxgrounds.com

✨ Moments like these are what it’s all about! After the battles wrapped, the energy kept going outside @pinsmechco in the South Side. A group of young ladies who came to watch jumped right in, and the whole crew was just vibing, dancing, and celebrating the culture. 💃🏽🕺🏽

Authentic moments like this remind us why we do what we do. We’re here to keep cultivating hip-hop and street dance in Pittsburgh, to build something special, and to keep uplifting the next generation to be great. 🙌🏽💯

🎥🔥 Stomping Grounds 5 was really a movie!! 🙌🏿✊🏿

#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpPGH #PittsburghDanceCulture #HipHopCommunity #StreetDance #SouthSidePGH #MakeSureYouHaveFun #DanceFamily #KeepTheCultureAlive #LevelUpStudios #PGHCreatives #AuthenticMoments #NextGeneration

🔥 STOMPING GROUNDS 5 FINALISTS 🔥

Man… these battles were crazy dope! 🤯💥 Both finalists had the crowd going wild and the energy was through the roof. Everyone was vibing heavy with their styles, creativity, and heart.

🥇 Big congrats to our 1st place winner — Luffy from ATL! @kinglxffy You snapped 🔥💪
🥈 Major shoutout to Sheldon from CMU Street Styles @shelsql.dance for holding it down and representing Pittsburgh to the fullest! 🙌🏾💃🏾

The culture was alive, the vibes were real, and the dancers brought everything they had to the floor. Much love to everyone who came through to support! ❤️

#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpStudios #PghDanceCulture #MakeSureYouHaveFun #StreetDanceFestival #PittsburghDance #OpenStylesBattle #DanceCommunity #HipHopCulture #LevelUpPGH

🔥 STOMPING GROUNDS 5 FINALISTS 🔥

Man… these battles were crazy dope! 🤯💥 Both finalists had the crowd going wild and the energy was through the roof. Everyone was vibing heavy with their styles, creativity, and heart.

🥇 Big congrats to our 1st place winner — Luffy from ATL! @kinglxffy You snapped 🔥💪
🥈 Major shoutout to Sheldon from CMU Street Styles @shelsql.dance for holding it down and representing Pittsburgh to the fullest! 🙌🏾💃🏾

The culture was alive, the vibes were real, and the dancers brought everything they had to the floor. Much love to everyone who came through to support! ❤️

#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpStudios #PghDanceCulture #MakeSureYouHaveFun #StreetDanceFestival #PittsburghDance #OpenStylesBattle #DanceCommunity #HipHopCulture #LevelUpPGH

Festivals such as @stompingxgrounds can only happen with help from our community. The success of The 5th Annual Stomping Grounds: Street Dance Festival could not have been achieved without the direct support from our incredible sponsors. We want to extend a huge thank you to @duolingo, @paartscouncil, and @walkingmiracles for committing to support street dance culture in Pittsburgh and also want to extend additional thanks to our presenting sponsors @leveluppgh and @makesyureyouhavefun. Our 5th year was our best year yet, and we cannot wait to dance with everyone again in 2026! #stompinggrounds #pghstreetdance #leveluppgh #pittsburgharts

✨ Stomping Grounds is more than just a battle — it’s a full experience. 💥
We also host amazing workshops and classes where dancers and practitioners can learn, connect, and grow with some of the industry’s best along with Pittsburgh’s finest instructors. 🧠💃🏽🕺🏽

This weekend was full of talent, fun, and exploration of movement. 🙌🏽
Huge shoutout to everyone who came through to support the workshops with our elite Pittsburgh staff and our guest judges. 🖤

The energy was unmatched — thank you for helping us keep the culture alive. 🔥
#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpStudios #MakeSureYouHaveFun #PGHDanceCulture #PittsburghDance #StreetDance

🌟 Judge Showcase Spotlight 🌟
Much love to @soulmatic__ for blessing the Stomping Grounds 5 stage with pure soul and artistry. 🙌 His showcase reminded us that dance is not just movement—it’s storytelling, energy, and community all in one. Grateful for the wisdom, passion, and authenticity he brought as a judge this year. 💯🔥

Thank you Rashaad for holding it down and inspiring the culture in Pittsburgh and beyond! ✨

#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpPGH #PGHDanceCulture #MakeSureYouHaveFun #StreetDanceFestival #HipHopCulture #DanceCommunity

🔥 Judge Showcase Spotlight 🔥
We had the honor of hosting the incredible @staccato_stark on the Stomping Grounds 5 stage! 🙌 His energy, precision, and love for the culture lit up the floor and reminded us why this community is so special. Major gratitude for not only judging with wisdom and fairness, but also inspiring the next generation with every move. 💯✨

Much love to all our judges who made SG5 unforgettable—this was one for the books! 📖❤️

#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpPGH #PGHDanceCulture #MakeSureYouHaveFun #StreetDanceFestival #HipHopCulture #DanceCommunity

✨ Stomping Grounds 5 Recap (Part 1) ✨
Still feeling the energy from this past weekend—what a movie! Huge love to our host @starscream978 DJ Stealth, our judges @soddapopkid64@staccato_stark @soulmatic__ , sponsors @walkingmiracles @duolingo @paartscouncil and every single competitor who touched the floor. The vibe was electric and the community showed OUT. 🖤

This is just the beginning… battle rounds, judge showcases, and our winner highlights are all coming soon 👀🔥 Stay tuned.

Super grateful for everyone who helped us rep PGH street dance culture the way it deserves 🙌🏾💯

#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpPGH #PGHDanceCulture #MakeSureYouHaveFun

We know it’s a lot of folk’s first time at this space. Here’s a map of the area. Today’s battle will take place in the open air on Pittsburgh’s South Shore.

2700 S Water St
Pittsburgh, PA15203

1v1 Open Styles Dance Battle on the water. This is how Pittsburgh does street dance 😎‼️

See you there!

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY 🚨
The 5th Annual Stomping Grounds 1v1 Open Styles Battle & Street Dance Festival is HERE! 🔥

📅 Saturday, Sept 27
⏰ 3 PM – 10 PM
📍 South Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh

💰 $1,000 cash prize for the champion
🎟️ Last call for battle entry & workshops → stompingxgrounds.com
👀 FREE to spectate – bring your friends, grab a spot, and feel the beat.

Let’s fill the park with music, movement, and community—see you on the floor! 🙌
#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpStudios #PittsburghDance #StreetDance #1v1Battle #MakeSureYouHaveFun

🚨 1 DAY OUT 🚨
Tomorrow we take over the park—see you there!
🎶 1v1 Open Styles Battle & Street Dance Festival
📅 Saturday, Sept 27 • 3 PM
📍 South Shore Riverfront Park
🎟️ Final call for workshop + battle tix → stompingxgrounds.com
👀 Free to spectate—bring your friends and feel the beat.
#StompingxGrounds #LevelUpStudios #PittsburghDance #MakeSureYouHaveFun

🔥Day 3 of Stomping Grounds is all about the 1v1 Open Styles Dance Battle – with $1,000 cash on the line!

📍 Southside Riverfront Park
⏰ Registration 3 PM | Prelims 4 PM | Main Battle 5 PM
🎟️ Dancer entry: $25 advance / $30 day-of • Free for spectators

🎉 After-party 10 PM – 2 AM @ Pins, 407 Cinema Dr

Come through, bring your crew, and rep Pittsburgh street dance culture.
👉 Register & get details at stompingxgrounds.com

#StompingxGrounds #MakeSureYouHaveFun #LevelUpPGH #PGHDanceCulture #PGHDance #StreetDanceFestival