Funk Lab’s Winter Show is almost here! We would love for you to come and celebrate the holidays with us and support our competition teams in this super funky show!

Show #1- 2p

Show #2- 6p

Tickets are $15 and go on sale beginning November 1. 100 percent of the proceeds go towards our competitive teams. 

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Title: "The Southside of Who-Ville: How the Grinch Stole Hip Hop

Once upon a time, in the heart of the Southside of Who-Ville, a place known for its rhythm, style, and the love of new-school hip-hop, there lived a character unlike any other – the Grinch. This Grinch was not your typical grumpy, green creature; he was a legendary old-school b-boy with moves that could shake the snow off the rooftops.

In the Southside of Who-Ville, the spirit of the holiday was all about the new-school beat, rhyme, and the flow. But the Grinch, with his icy heart, had no love for the new school holiday vibes. He despised the joyful beats and the harmonious rhymes that echoed through the streets.

As the people of the Southside of Who-Ville prepared for their annual holiday dance battle, the Grinch devised a wicked plan. He would steal the turntables, microphones, sneakers, cardboard and boomboxes, leaving the town silent and joyless.

On the Eve of the holiday, as the snow fell gently, the Grinch, donned in his b-boy gear, silently crept into the homes of the Who-Ville break-dancers. With each stolen boombox, his heart seemed to warm just a little.

The next morning, the Grinch's ears perked up as he caught the faint sound of beatboxing in the distance. To his surprise, the dance battle was still going strong, despite the absence of the stolen equipment. The Grinch marveled at the resilience of the Whos, their determination to keep the rhythm alive.

A sudden knock at his door interrupted his thoughts. It was Lil B Who, a gifted young dancer from the Southside. With enthusiasm, Lil B showcased his impressive blend of new school and old school dance moves. The Grinch couldn't help but be moved by the passion and adaptability of this young dancer.

In that moment, the Grinch's icy heart began to thaw. He realized how much the dance battle meant to the Whos and the immense joy it brought them. Determined to make amends, he decided to return the stolen equipment, delivering it back to Whoville. 

As an unexpected friendship blossomed between the Grinch and Lil B, they bonded over their shared love for hip hop dancing. In a twist that stunned everyone, the Grinch's performance in the battle left the crowd in awe, and he emerged as the victor.

Copyright notice: this storyline and work was created by Funk Lab Dance Center and is protected as such. Please email permission to reproduce work. 

Visual Artist: Mark Bernard

Funk Lab is closed on Kettering’s Beggar’s Night.

Have you heard? Funk Lab is hosting the 16th Annual “Down With Dyt" Workshop on Sunday, October 22 featuring Marty Kudelka (Justin Timberlake).

These classes are intermediate to advanced level. Each workshop is 3.5 hours in length and $65 to enroll. Partial enrollment will not be accepted and is very limited. Please email cortney@funklabdayton.com for workshop information.

Current team members should not enroll in this workshop as they are automatically enrolled.

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween dance party like no other! The "Spooky Swaggy Skeletons Dance Party" at Funk Lab Dance Center is the perfect way for children aged 3-5 to get into the Halloween spirit. Our talented instructor, Miss Cortney, will guide your little ones through an hour of fun-filled activities on October 21st, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Dressing up in Halloween costumes is optional but highly encouraged! Whether they choose to be ghouls, goblins, or their favorite characters, it's a chance for your child to get creative and show off their holiday spirit.

During the class, we'll embark on a craft adventure as we create our very own q-tip skeletons. It's a hands-on experience that adds a spooky touch to the festivities.

But that's not all! Miss Cortney will also introduce the kids to some basic bone-breaking hip hop techniques, turning them into legit dancing skeletons

And what's a Halloween party without treats? We'll top off the event with delicious Halloween cupcakes that will satisfy those sweet cravings.

Don't miss out on this energetic Halloween dance party. The price for this experience is just $20. So mark your calendars for October 21st, and let's have a ghoulishly good time at the "Spooky Swaggy Skeletons Dance Party"!

Join us at Funk Lab for guest teacher Sam Donohue on October 8th from 2-3 PM! This advanced industry choreography class is open to ages 14 and up. Sam Donohue, a renowned choreographer residing in LA, brings her expertise from the Fusion Dance Project and MSKCO amongst many others. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Funk Lab Dance presents Unleash the Funk Hip Hop Dance Battle Vol. 20

Battles:
1 v 1 for ages 6 and under
1 v 1 for ages 7-9
1 v 1 for ages 10-13
1 v 1 for ages 14+

The freestyle battle will be pop, break, lock, krump, groove- its all styles of hip hop. Music will be provided by our live DJ, CuttotheChace.

FREE entry for contestants and spectators!
Cash Prize of $25 for each battle division. $50 for ages 14-18.

Outdoor battle starts promptly at 6:30p. Signups start @6p.

VIP collectible lanyards will be provided for contestants