Hey Ma! Panel & Battle | Ottawa Dance Directive / Centre de danse contemporaine
Cultural Experiences
HEY MA! Celebrating Motherhood and Street Dance
Curated by Alea "Didi" de Castro
Supported by The City of Ottawa and Moov Ottawa Dance
Venue and support by the Ottawa Dance Directive
Join us for a full weekend of celebration, music, real talk, and Street Dance battles — featuring an incredible lineup of Canadian mothers in Street Dance and dope artists who align with our work!
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This event is open to ALL dancers, community members, and all genders. You do not need to be a mother in Street Dance — or a mother at all — to attend, spectate, or participate.
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This event is split into two parts:
Saturday, August 9, 2025
– Panel, snacks & sips, and the 1 vs 1 Street Dance Battle
Sunday, August 10, 2025
– Workshops
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DAY 1: PANEL / SNACKS + SIPS / 1 VS 1 ALL STYLES BATTLE
Date:
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tentative Schedule:
See below
Location:
Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD BOX), 2nd floor of the Arts Court
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Artist Lineup – Panel:
Panelists: Melly Mel (OTT), BGirl Cleopatra (MTL/QC), Jussik (OTT), Emily Law (TO), and Lunacee (CA/USA)
Moderator: Didi (OTT)
Artist Lineup – Battle:
Judge: BGirl Cleopatra (MTL/QC), Emily Law (TO), and Lunacee (CA/USA)
MC: Jussik (OTT)
Prize:
Cash and a plaque
Tentative Schedule (Full schedule announced mid-late June):
12:00 PM: Doors open
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Panel (inside ODD BOX)
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Snacks & sips, networking, social
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Doors open for battle, dancer warm-up, music
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: 1 vs 1 All Styles Dance Battle
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TICKETS FOR AUDIENCE / NON-DANCERS / NON-BATTLE PARTICIPANTS:
Option #1 – Advance Price (by August 8 via Eventbrite):
Sliding Scale: $15–$25 CAD + HST
This includes access to the panel, snacks & sips, and the battle.
If you're unsure what to pay, here are some suggestions but ultimatley it is up to you:
$15 – for attendees ages 12-18, or on minimum wage / tight budgets
$20 – for those with full-time jobs
$25 – for those with disposable income
Option #2 – At the Door:
$25 CAD + HST (Cash and tap accepted)
Option #3 – Community Tickets:
We have 5 free community tickets available for BIPOC mothers or BIPOC artists who wish to attend but cannot afford the cost. Please contact Gabi at
info@moovottawa.com
with your request.
If payment is a barrier and you’d still like to attend, please reach out to Gabi at
info@moovottawa.com
.
*CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE FREE BUT MUST REMAIN WITH THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES UNLESS IN CHILDCARE*
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TICKETS FOR DANCER REGISTRATION / BATTLE PARTICIPANTS
Advance Price (by August 8 via Eventbrite):
$20 CAD + HST
At the Door:
$25 CAD + HST (Cash and tap accepted)
DAY 2: WORKSHOPS
Details available in a separate Eventbrite listing.
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NOTES
All are welcome!
This event is open to all ages and genders — including men, fathers, non-dancers, and artists from all backgrounds.
Free Childcare
will be available for kids aged 5–12 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Select the
"CHILD CARE"
ticket in addition to your main ticket. (An extension may be possible — stay tuned.) You will receive a confirmation email — please check your junk/spam folder.
Code of Conduct:
This event follows the codes of conduct of ODD and Moov Ottawa Dance. Acts of hate, discrimination, or harassment will not be tolerated.
ODD Anti-Harassment Policy
Moov Ottawa Dance Policy
Please note:
This event will be filmed and photographed. If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, let us know at check-in.
No refunds.
All ticket sales are final.
More details coming soon!
Stay tuned as we get closer to the event.
Questions?
Contact Alea at
alea@moovottawa.com
Follow us:
@heymastreetdance
Information Source: Alea & Arnaldo | eventbrite