New York City’s Biggest Marching Band, Drumline, and Dance Battle!
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BattleFest BATTLE IN THE APPLE
ABOUT BATTLE
IN THE APPLE
Battle in the Apple was created in 2006 by the Brooklyn Music and Arts Program as an extension of it’s mission to enhance the physical and social developments of youth through the performing arts. Battle in the Apple is an opportunity for youth to showcase their talents and achievements in the arts.
The first Battle in the Apple showcased 13 step teams from the tri-state area,10 drumlines from across the east coast, 8 dance teams and 4 marching bands going head-to-head in an all-out music and marching battle. Today it has become the largest and most anticipated event in the arena of high school marching band, dance and stepping. We have successfully drawn an average audience of approximately 4,500 and have showcased over 1,500 youth participants at the past events and this year’s event is gearing up to be a huge success.
Friday, March 17, 2023
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HIP HOP CREATIVE (Open)
STEP SHOW (Junior, Senior, and Collegiate)Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Show Starts: 7:00 PM
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Uncommon Charter High School
1485 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 -
$30 in Advance
$40 at the Door
Saturday, March 18, 2023 - EVENT 1
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DANCE COMPETITION
• Fieldshow w/ Stadium Entrance (Junior and Senior)
• Combined Creative (Open)
• Stands (Mini, Junior, Senior)Doors Open at 9:00 AM | Show Starts at 10:00 AM
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CUNY Queens College - Fitzgerald Gym
[Reeves Avenue Entrance]
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367 -
$30 in Advance
$40 at the Door
Saturday, March 18, 2023 - EVENT 2
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Drumshow
Drum Battle
Marching BandDoors Open: 3:00 PM | Show Starts: 4:00 PM
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CUNY Queens College - Fitzgerald Gym
[Reeves Avenue Entrance]
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367 -
$30 in Advance
$40 at the Door
HOSTED BY
BEATS BY
PARTICIPATING GROUPS
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Hidden Treasure Dance Company
Brooklyn, NY
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The Glassdolls & Toy Soldiers
Queens, NY
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D.R.E.A.M. Dance Team
Far Rockaway, NY
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X Factor Drumline
Mount Vernon, NY
Join our coaches on the countdown to the Battle in the Apple
MEET OUR JUDGES
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Marcus Joyner
Drumline Competition
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Harvey Thompson
Drumline Competition
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Destiny Cox
Dance Competition
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Courtney Washington
Hip Hop and Step Competition
OUR SPONSORS
How To Get There
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023
Uncommon Charter High School
1485 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023
CUNY Queens College Fitzgerald Gym
[Reeves Avenue Entrance] 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367
Hotel Information
We have partnered with JFK Crowne Plaza to better assist the out of state teams in need of overnight space. If you’d like to book the hotel, give us a call at (347) 264- 4069 or email
dorianp.bu@gmail.com subject line - *Team Name* Hotel Inquiry for BITA.
What to Do While in New York City
Whether it’s your first time in NYC or not, let’s make it your best time! There are so many sites to see and we’d love to give you a tour. These are just a few of the amazing things you can experience in NYC.
If you’re interested, be sure to give us a call so we can create the best tour for your group (347) 264-4069.
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