Rock the Spot
Rock the Spot, sometimes referred as RTS, is an annual b-boying event held in London, Ontario, Canada. The event attracts spectators and dancers from around Ontario as well as nearby areas such as Quebec, Michigan, and New York. The main feature of the event is a breakdance competition between crews however, there are often performances by specially invited dance groups which showcase funk or choreographed hip hop dance acts before or between rounds of the competition. Winners of the competition are chosen by a panel of special guest judges and prizes are awarded.
History
Rock the Spot first took place on June 2, 2001, and was organized by Kyler Ayim and Matthew Kang. The original Rock the Spot was a success, however there was no event the following years until it was reinstated by main organizer Joseph Chen-Fu Hsieh and executive members of the UWO Breakers, a breakdancing club at the University of Western Ontario, in 2005.The original organizers no longer have a major role in organizing the now yearly event, however, they have remained a part of RTS as the Master of Ceremonies and as a judge. Rock the Spot 2 and Rock the Spot 3 took place on March 25, 2005, and February 18, 2006, respectively, both at Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario.
Rock the Spot 4 took place on March 24, 2007.
Winner Teams
- Rock the Spot 4
- *Winner - ?
- *Runner-up - ?
- * 3rd place - ?
- Rock the Spot 3
- *Winner - Stylordz
- *Runner-up - Poizon Applez
- *3rd place - Ill Manners
- Rock the Spot 2
- *Winner - Albino Zebrahz
- *Runner-up - Stylordz
- Rock the Spot 1
- *Winner - Albino Zebrahz
Participating crews in Rock the Spot 3
- Poizon Applez Crew
- Wizards of Rhythm
- Area 51
- Da F.A.M.
- Illamentz
- DEFinity Crew
- Supernaturalz
- Guilty Bratz Krew
- UTM
- Ground Illusionz
- Illmanners
- Stylordz
- Dressed 2 Kill
- NEBC
- Hungry Hungry Hippos
- Albino Zebrahz
- Nomadz
- Crazy Ghost Crew
DJs of RTS3
- Sangua
- Jazz-lo
- Megabass
Judges of RTS3
- FoOL-Fu
- Mantis
- FloMaster
- Pieces
- Mae Hem
Performance Teams of RTS3
- VyBE FX
- Hip-Hop Western
- Funk Fantastic
Special Guests of RTS3
- K-Mel
- FloMaster
- etc.
Sponsors of RTS3
- Tim Hortonz
- MTV Canada
- Central Clothing
Judges of RTS2
- Bboy No-Way
- Bboy Kee
- Bboy 12-step
DJs of RTS2
- Raiz
- Mondo
Performance Teams of RTS2
- Fo' Real
- Grace
- ScrambleLegz