Funk Baptism
Part II
Funk Baptism returns to Felix Meritis – bigger, bolder and funkier than ever. Get baptized in the funkiest sounds, wildest dance battles, groovy cyphers, unique showcases and tasty food. Rooted in the legacy of funk and reimagined by Amsterdam’s Ghetto Funk Collective, we honour the foundations while exploring what funk can be today. From the raw energy of James Brown and the soul of Aretha Franklin to Betty Davis and the otherworldly grooves of Parliament-Funkadelic, the groove continues.
The day kicks off with the 2vs2 In Funk We Trust Dance Battle, followed by a talk and tasty food. In the evening, everything comes together for the Funk Baptism showcase – featuring the final Dance Battles, live performances and funky tunes, ending the night with a deep groove session and afterparty until late.
Check out the full program, practical information and ticket options below.
Day Program — From 4:00 PM
We’re kicking off the day program at 4:00 PM with the 2vs2 In Funk We Trust Dance Battle. All styles are welcome – hip-hop, house, popping, locking, breaking, waacking, vogue, contemporary, or something that doesn’t even have a name yet. It’s your movement, your language, your groove.
Want to compete?
Get a Dancer Registration Ticket to sign up for the battle.
Just want to watch and enjoy the battles from the crowd?
You can add a €5 Add-on to your regular ticket, or purchase the battle access separately.
After the battles, we’ll continue with a talk, live music and dance, films exploring the culture and history behind the groove, and a panel bringing together artists, makers, and voices from the community.
Evening show – From 8 PM
In the evening, we will have our big showcase. With our DJ providing the funky beats, our MC and judges will guide the final battle, where the winners of the day’s battles go head-to-head. We’ll end the night with an afterparty.
We didn’t just want to bring you the showcase in the evening – we also wanted to give you the chance to experience the dance battles and talk happening before. Are you a competing dancer, or do you simply want to enjoy the battles from the crowd? Either way, we’ve got several tickets available for you.
Evening Show | €15,00
8PM – 9.30PM + Afterparty till late
Add-on Dancers registration ticket | €5,00
2.30PM – 4PM: Dancer registration
4PM: Dance Battles
6:45PM-7:30PM: Talk
Add-on Audience registration ticket | €5,00
3.30PM: doors open
4PM: start Dance Battles
6:45PM – 7:30PM: Talk
You’re free to decide to watch the battles and/or talk.
Line-Up
About Ghetto Funk Collective
Ghetto Funk Collective is an Amsterdam-based crew of dancers, musicians, and DJs united by a deep love for funk. Inspired by the spirit of the ’70s, they give funk a fresh, contemporary twist. Their mission: to keep funk culture alive and get new generations moving. From their signature club night Dancing Machine at Paradiso to collaborations with The Ruggeds performing their hit show Groove, as well as choreographing music videos for artists like Jungle, they carry the legacy of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye into the present.
Would you like to attend this program, but don’t have the means to pay for a ticket? Send an email to info@felixmeritis.nl, we can work something out.
Note: By booking this ticket, you agree to potentially be photographed during the event.