Level Up Studios & Make Sure You Have Fun™ are proud to present the 5th annual Stomping Grounds: Street Dance Festival, September 25-27, 2025.

Stomping Grounds will showcase the hottest Hip Hop and Street Dance talent from Pittsburgh and beyond, featuring exclusive workshops at Level Up Studios, a pre-party, and an intimate Q&A panel where you can grill our guest judges, instructors, and industry insiders. The weekend wraps up with a high-stakes, open-styles 1v1 dance battle on Pittsburgh's South Shore (free to watch), where one champion will claim the title of 2025 Stomping Grounds Champion and take home $1,000. All wrapping with an after-party to celebrate a weekend of competing, dancing, networking, and fellowship.

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, there is an event for you during this festival. All are welcome to join the celebration of street dance culture right here in Pittsburgh.

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***Festival Schedule***

Day 1 

Steel City Elite Workshops with Flashbak, JITA, Bboy JSun & Hideout

When: Thursday September 25th, 2025

Where: Level Up Studios | 4836 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15224

Time - 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Day 2

Master’s Workshops with OG Sodda Pop, Staccato & Rashaad Hasani 

When: Friday September 26th, 2025

Where: Level Up Studios | 4836 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15224

Time - 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Stomping Grounds Judge Q&A Panel

When: Friday September 26th, 2025

Where: Level Up Studios | 4836 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15224

Time - 8:30PM - 9:00PM

Stomping Grounds Official Pre-Party (21+)

When: Friday September 26th, 2025

Where: Mixtape | 4907 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Time - 9:00PM - 2:00AM

Day 3

Stomping Grounds 1v1 Dance Battle (All Ages & FREE TO WATCH)

Where: South Shore Riverfront Park (Outdoors) | 2700 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Time - 3:00PM - 10:00PM

Stomping Grounds Official After Party (21+)

Where: Pins Mechanical | 407 Cinema Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Time - 10:00PM - 12:00AM

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***Festival Passes***

Battle Entry | $25

Master’s Workshop - 1 Class | $50

Master’s Workshop - 2 Classes | $80

Master’s Workshop - 3 Classes | $115

Elite Workshop - 1 Class | $35

Elite Workshop - 2 Classes | $65

Elite Workshop - 4 Classes & Pre-Party Admission | $120

Pre-Party (One Drink Included) | $10