They changed the flyer as much as they could today but everything is not exactly reflected on the flyer so use the info below as your official info. More info on the entire all day event at http://www.organizedtheory.com
Fabel is presenting his lecture/demo on the Foundational Dance Forms Associated with Hip Hop Culture on this same day around 11:30am or 12noon. He also shows archival footage. It's a great and very educational session!
PEACE!
Official 2009 DMC Metro Area Regional DJ Battle
We just pulled a last minute DMC regional together for the 5 Elements of Hip Hop event on Tuesday, April 14th
Host: DJ I-Dee (2005 DMC USA Battle for Supremacy Champion + 1st Ever Gong DJ Battle Champion)
Judges include:
I-Dee (Trooperz)
Oz (Trooperz)
Impulse
George Mason University
4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030 - 703-993-1000
Dewberry Hall located in the basement of the Johnson Center
DJs must arrive by 6pm to check in. Battle begins at 6:30pm and should end by or before 8pm (since there are other elemental battles).
All ages all day from 11am-12am. $15 to get in or $5 with a GMU ID. Prizes to be announced. Competing DJs will have to pay admission at the door (we came into the event planning late and could not avoid it). We'll use Technics turntables and probably Rane TTM 56 mixers.
DJs MUST REGISTER TO COMPETE!
Please write ONLY to usa@dmcworld.com with the following information by or before April 13, 2009
DJ Name
First Name & Last Name
Complete Address, Apt or House City State Zip
Phone
Website or myspace
Which battle you are entering
Your Crew affiliation:
1. This is a DMC regional battle. DJs will battle showcase style (not head to head). Each DJ will perform a 2 minute elimination routine. If a DJ is selected for the top 6 DMC Finalists, he or she must perform a 6 minute DJ routine.
2. Each DJ must bring his/her own headphones, slipmats, needles, records etc.
3. DJs can use any needles they like this year but will not be permitted to use their own mixers or turntables.
4. Competitors must be bona-fide nationals in the United States of or be able to prove that they have resided in the USA for a minimum of 6 years.
More info to follow once you've registered. The champion of this battle will move through to the DMC USA DJ Finals to be held in New York City on Saturday August 1, 2009. More info on rules and other DMC DJ battles worldwide at http://www.myspace.com/dmcusa or http://www.dmcdjchamps.com and http://dmcdjchamps.com/rules.asp
Christie Z-Pabon
DMC USA CEO
Hit me back with any questions!
DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM THE CAPITAL BELTWAY (I-495)
Take exit 54A, Braddock Road West (Route 620). Follow Braddock Road West for approximately six miles.* Pass the first entrance to the university and turn right at the stop light at Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help you navigate the campus.
DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS VIA I-66E FROM FRONT ROYAL & FAIRFAX COUNTY PKWY
Exit at the Fairfax County Parkway South (Route 7100). Exit the Parkway at Braddock Road, and turn left onto Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 (Ox Road) onto Roanoke River Road.* Bear right at the fork in the road. Take the first left on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.
DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM I-95 (NORTH OR SOUTH) From points north on I-95, take exit 27 (I-495 West), then follow the directions "from the Capital Beltway (I-495)." From points south on I-95, take exit 160B (Route 123 North) at Lake Ridge/Occoquan. Follow Route 123 north for approximately 15 miles to Braddock Road. Turn right on Braddock Road. At first signal, turn left on Roanoke River Road.* Bear right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.
DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM WASHINGTON D.C. & ARLINGTON VIA ROUTE 50
Take Route 50 west to I-495 South (Capital Beltway) toward Richmond. Take exit 54, Braddock Road West (Route 620), and take the westbound fork. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles.* Pass the first entrance to the University and turn right at the next light at Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road; turn left on Mason Pond Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.
