What you need for a breakdance battle

A breakdance battle needs more than a clear dance floor and a sound system. You need safe floor protection, a reliable DJ setup, microphones, lighting, registration furniture and enough serving equipment for the people attending. Plan the shopping around the venue layout: protect the floor first, keep cables out of walking routes, and separate the judges, dancers and audience. Several easy-to-miss items—such as a spare laptop, gaffer tape and warm-up mats—are worth arranging before the venue opens.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Breakdance floor
Floor protection matsqty 12
Warm-up matsqty 8
Bollardsqty 12
Barrier tapeqty 2
Scoreboardsqty 4
Ballot slipsqty 250
Pen setsqty 10
Table trophiesqty 3
Medalsqty 12
Gift vouchersqty 3
First aid kit
Ice packsqty 12

Equipment

DJ table
DJ controller
Laptop
Spare laptop
Speakersqty 2
Subwoofersqty 2
Amplifier
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Microphone standsqty 2
Mixer
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 6
Gaffer tapeqty 4

Lighting

LED spotlightsqty 6
Light standsqty 2

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 80
Judges' table
Registration desk
Coat racksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 150
Reusable platesqty 120
Reusable cutleryqty 150
Serving plattersqty 12
Coffee cupsqty 60

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 8
Serving utensilsqty 8

Decorations

Competition postersqty 6
Directional signsqty 8
Name badgesqty 40

Cleaning

Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mop setsqty 2
Bucketsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 120 bottles
- Spa Rood - 30 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon slices - 3 nets
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Sliced cheese - 3 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Jam - 4 jars
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 8 bags
- Salsa - 6 jars
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Bananas - 10 kilograms
- Apples - 10 kilograms
- Grapes - 6 kilograms
- Mini carrots - 5 kg
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 kilograms
- Yogurt dressing - 4 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Rubber gloves - 3 boxes

Tips

Measure the dance area before ordering or transporting the breakdance floor and floor protection mats. Leave enough room around it for judges, dancers waiting for their round and the audience.
Bring a complete audio backup: a spare laptop, extension cords, power strips and gaffer tape. Test the main laptop, DJ controller, mixer, speakers and subwoofers before doors open, not during registration.
Plan one wireless microphone for the presenter and keep a second available if the jury or crew needs to speak. Put microphone stands where they will not block the dance area or audience sightlines.
Use bollards and barrier tape to keep spectators away from the dance floor and cable routes. Add light stands and LED spotlights only after checking that they cannot tip into the competition area.
Count reusable glasses, plates, cutlery and coffee cups for the full audience, crew and participants, then add a 10% buffer. Serving platters and foldable tables are often forgotten when catering is collected separately.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a breakdance battle?: At minimum, plan for a breakdance floor, floor protection mats, warm-up mats, speakers, subwoofers, an amplifier, mixer, DJ controller and laptop. Add a spare laptop, microphones, extension cords and power strips so one failed item does not stop the battle.
How many microphones are needed for a breakdance battle?: Plan on two wireless microphones for a typical battle: one for the presenter and one as a backup or for the jury. Test both with the sound system at least 60 minutes before the audience enters.
How much catering equipment do I need for a breakdance event?: Count one reusable drinking glass, plate and set of cutlery per guest, crew member and participant, then add 10% extra. For coffee, plan at least one cup per expected coffee drinker and keep serving platters available for shared food.
What should I bring as a backup for the DJ setup?: Bring a spare laptop, duplicate music files, extra extension cords and power strips, plus gaffer tape for securing cables. Check the backup setup at least 30 minutes before the first battle, while the main system is still connected.

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