FAQ

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When and where can I buy tickets for Break A Leg 2026?

A: Visitor tickets are sold out. You must exchange your E-ticket for a wristband at the entrance. 

Want to join a battle? 
Solo dancers can still participate in the battles. You can register on the day of the event. The participation fee is €20 per person. Please note: these tickets are for battle participants only!

Exception: Parents or guardians of the battle kids can also purchase a ticket at the registration desk!
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Q: How can I contact you?
Tuesday-Thursday
A: Phone: 020-4107701 & Email: [email protected]
Adres Meer en Vaart 300 Amsterdam

Q:How do I get to Meervaart?
A: ​Are you coming by bus or tram? You can use the 'Osdorpplein Oost' stop, right in front of the Meervaart. ​

Are you coming by car? Parking situation changed as of October 1, 2023.
Meervaart no longer has a special arrangement with Q-Park, and the rates have changed. During performances, you can no longer purchase a cheap day tickets at Meervaart. You can park in the Q-Park parking garage, located at Osdorpplein 249, just a 1-minute walk from our theater. The first hour is free, after which you pay €2.00 per 30 minutes (or part thereof).

Q: Do we need an extra ticket for participating in the battles?

A: No, you only need to pay €20 once for your entrance ticket. This ticket will be exchanged for a wristband, which gives you access to the full event all day.
It doesn’t matter if you have a Crew Competition ticket, Battle ticket or Visitor ticket. The price is all the same, so in the end all the tickets are the same.

*But: It is mandatory to register at the desk on time if you want to participate!*

Q: I want to participate in one of the battles. Where can I get the information?

A: Anyone can participate in the preselections (if you meet the age range of course). You just need your entreeticket and show up on time for registration. During the preselections the dancers are selected for the final seven2smoke battle.  

You can register on the day of the event at the registration desk and buy your entree ticket. Please note: these tickets are for battle participants only. Exception: Parents of battle kids can also purchase a ticket at the registration desk!

Q: Are the battles 1-vs-1 battles?
A:  No the battles go from cypher preselections to a Top 8 Seven2Smoke 

Breaking battles
The preselection's will be done in 3 cyphers. Enter the cypher and dance, as many times as you like, for however long there's time to cypher (ca 1 hour). Choose your moment to shine. The jury walks around and it is your job to ensure that you impress the 3 judges!
During these cyphers, the judges will choose the TOP 8 that will battle in the Seven2Smoke Breaking finals.  

Hiphop battles
For the preselection, the contestants will be divided in 3 cyphers. Each jury member is assigned to one cypher.
If all the dancers in the cypher danced at least one time, the jury will switch, to an other cypher. The switches will be announced by the MC. So in summary this means you must have enetered the cypher at least 3 times, to prove yourself to each jury member, separately.
During these cyphers, the judges will choose the TOP 8 that will battle in the Seven2Smoke Hiphop finals.

Q: What is a Seven2Smoke? 

A: 20 minutes, 8 dancers, 3 judges and a DJ. That's what you need! 

One of the dancers starts in the winning spot, the rest of the selected dancers are challengers and line-up. The battles are one-vs-one. The winner takes the winning spot, and is challenged by the next challenger in line. It is always the jury that decides who wins. Do you lose a round? Then you go to the back of the line of challengers. The winner is the dancer who beats seven opponents in a row or the one who wins the most rounds after twenty minutes.  
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Q: I would like to know some more about the dance workshops.
A: Anyone can participate in the workshops, you dont have to get an extra ticket for the workshops, they are a part of the event. Your entree ticket is valid for the whole day.

Q: If the Rode Zaal is full, can I stand on the stairs?
A: No, everyone in the Rode Zaal must have a seat. Standing on the stairs is not allowed. If the room is full, you unfortunately won't be able to stay in the room. You can watch the event on the TV in the foyer instead.

Q. Can I get hearing protection?
A. We think it's important that you can not only dance to good music now, but also be able to do so in twenty years. Protect your ears from hearing damage by wearing hearing protection! We advice you to bring your own earplugs. But we also have some earplugs available at our information desk on Sunday. 

Important: We recommend bringing self-heard protectors for small children. Nowadays there are special headphones that work excellently (the webshop bol.com has a wide selection).

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Q: Is there an age limit to enter our Break A Leg Festival?

A: All ages are welcome. Children ages 2 and under are free to enter. Children aged 3 years and older require a visitor ticket. It is advised to bring noise canceling devices such as earplugs or headphones for young children. And we recommend not to bring small baby’s to the events because of the loud music.

Q: What prizes can we win?

A: We have different prizes for different categories.

Breaking Battle  17+ € 500
Hiphop Battle 17+ € 500

Crew Competition:
Prize Juniors: € 350
Prize Adults: € 500
Prize Mega Crews: € 750

*Breaking Seven2Smoke Youth 16-, Hip Hop Battle Youth 16- and Minis & Kids Crew Competition winners, wins a trophy*

Q: Can I also visit the event of im not a dancer?
A: Don't worry, there is plenty to see and hear all day long! Even if you don't dance yourself, this is an event not to be missed! In addition to the battles, there is much more to do in the field of Urban Culture.

​Q: Is there security present?
A: Security will be positioned at the entrance of the theatre. Follow their instructions when asked to. The security are there for you protection and to help you if you should need it

​Q: Where to find missing stuff ?
A: There will be a Lost & Found at the ticketsales desk. You can return any lost items directly there and visit to inquire after your missing items. [email protected]