Street Dance Battle · Stop 01 Bangalore

Offbeat

A solo freestyle battle. One random track, one circle, 60 seconds to own it.

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Stop
21 Nov 2026
Entry
Individual
Format
Hybrid
Deadline
15 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM
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The brief

What you need to know

Offbeat is a solo freestyle dance battle. Dancers gather in a circle around an open centre and are called in one at a time to dance to a randomly played track, in any street style. Win the Bangalore City Championship and earn your Golden Ticket to the Milky Way Finals.

Team size
Individual
Format
Online eliminations + offline finals
Deadline
15 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM
Eligibility
Open to all undergraduate (UG) students
Prizes
1st place: cash prize (amount to be announced) and direct entry to Milky Way
Rules
Solo freestyle in any street style. The OC picks every track. No props, except the surprise prop in the Finals.
Results
The winner is announced at the venue on 21 Nov 2026.
Submission
Register here, then send a Google Drive link from the competition page by the deadline.

Rounds

How it works

  1. Online Eliminations · Online · by 15 Nov 2026A recorded freestyle performance of up to 1 minute.
    • Submit a recorded freestyle performance of up to 1 minute. The recording must follow the General Rules for online eliminations.
    • Upload the file to Google Drive with access set to “Anyone with the link can view”. Name the file OFFBEAT_Full_Name_MWRTMB.
    • Submit the link on this website, through the competition page, by the deadline.
  2. Live Battle · On-site · on 21 Nov 2026A 1v1 knockout in three stages, held live on the same day.
    • All three stages are held live at the venue. The winner is announced at the venue the same day.
    • Format: 1v1 knockout. Dancers go head to head in single-elimination face-offs. The winner of each face-off advances.
    • Qualifiers (face-off round): the OC pairs participants for 1v1 face-offs. The two dancers take turns, 60 seconds each, to outperform their opponent on a randomly played track. The judges decide the winner of each face-off.
    • Semi-finals (knockout round): the knockout continues in the same 1v1 face-off format, 60 seconds each. Winners advance to the Finals.
    • Finals (surprise prop round): the OC reveals a surprise prop. The finalists must use it in their 1-minute face-off performance.

Judging

How you’re scored

  • Technique and executionControl, precision and cleanness of moves.20
  • Musicality and rhythmTiming and response to the beat and mood of the track.20
  • Creativity and originalityFreshness of moves and personal style.15
  • Freestyle and improvisationAbility to adapt to an unknown track on the spot.20
  • Stage presence and audience engagementEnergy, confidence and connection with the crowd.25

Total: 100 marks

Competition rules

The rules

Team size
Individual only. No teams.
Style
Street dance, performed freestyle.
Music
The OC chooses all tracks and does not share them in advance. Do not bring your own music or request a track.
Props
No personal props are allowed. The only prop is the surprise prop that the OC provides in the Finals.
Time
Each dancer performs for 1 minute per face-off, plus 30 seconds to enter and exit, in every round. Time limits are strictly enforced. Stop performing and clear the performance area as soon as your time ends.
Conduct
Do not touch, obstruct or disrespect another dancer at any point, including during the face-off.

Penalties

  • Up to 30 seconds over the time limit: 5 marks deducted.
  • More than 30 seconds over the time limit: 10 marks deducted.
  • All other violations are dealt with under the General Rules (Penalties and disqualification), at the discretion of the OC.

Event-wide

Competition Rulebook

This Rulebook governs all competitions held at Road to Milky Way: Bangalore on 21 November 2026. “OC” means the Milky Way Organising Committee. Each competition’s rules supplement these General Rules. Where the two conflict, the competition’s rules prevail. By registering, every participant accepts this Rulebook.

General rules

Application and eligibility

  • The competitions are open to all undergraduate (UG) students. There is no limit on the number of participants or teams from one institution.
  • By registering, every participant accepts this Rulebook.

Registration and teams

  • Participants must complete registration on this website by 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
  • In team competitions:
    • each team nominates a team leader, who is the team’s single point of contact with the OC;
    • the team leader starts the team and adds the other members by name, email and phone. Members do not need to sign up;
    • the team leader’s participant ID is used in all submissions;
    • a participant may be part of only one team in one event; and
    • no member may be added or substituted unless the team leader notifies the change to the OC 2 days before the event.
  • Slots in each competition are limited.

Online eliminations

  • Competitions with an online round begin with Online Eliminations. Selected participants proceed to the offline round(s) at the event. Direct-entry competitions have no online round.
  • Unless a competition provides otherwise:
    • entries are sent through this website by 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Late entries are not evaluated, and no requests are entertained after the portal closes;
    • files are uploaded to Google Drive with access set to “Anyone with the link can view”, and the link must remain accessible until results are announced;
    • files are named EVENTNAME_Team_Name_MWRTMB (for example, DEJAVU_Team_Name_MWRTMB), using the team leader’s participant ID for teams, or EVENTNAME_Full_Name_MWRTMB for a solo event (for example, OFFBEAT_Full_Name_MWRTMB); and
    • each team submits one entry only.
  • Where a competition requires a recorded performance, the video must be a single continuous take from a static camera, without cuts, edits, effects, filters, audio enhancement, voice-over or any post-production. Every performer, and every instrument, must be clearly visible and audible throughout.
  • Technical problems on the participant’s side do not entitle the participant to an extension or exemption.

Offline rounds

  • Offline rounds are held at the event on 21 November 2026. Every participant must complete registration under the Registration Rules before competing.
  • Participants must report at the time communicated by the OC. A participant who is late or absent may forfeit the slot, which may be given to a waitlisted participant.
  • Time limits are strictly enforced. Participants must clear the stage within the allotted clearance time.
  • Participants must bring their own instruments, equipment and materials. The OC provides only what a competition’s rules specify.
  • Fluids, flames, powders, glitter, heavy or sharp objects and any material that may damage the stage or site are not permitted.
  • Participants are responsible for their own materials, equipment, health and belongings. The OC is not liable for any loss or damage.

Originality, content and conduct

  • All work must be the participant’s own and created without outside help. Plagiarism in any form is prohibited. The use of AI is governed by each competition’s rules.
  • The OC and the judges may inspect any participant’s work, drafts, notes, raw files and project files at any time, and may question participants about their work. Material requested for verification must be supplied within 24 hours.
  • Participants must not reveal their name, team name, college name or college logo in any performance or entry, unless a competition requires it. To keep judging unbiased, entries are identified only by the participant ID.
  • No content may be vulgar, obscene, sexually explicit, defamatory, hateful, discriminatory, abusive or excessively violent, promote drug use, or target or demean any individual, group, religion, community, political party or institution.
  • Participants must treat organisers, judges, volunteers, staff and other participants with respect.
  • Participants retain copyright in their work and grant Milky Way a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to display, screen and publish it, with credit.

Judging, results and prizes

  • Unless a competition provides otherwise, each entry is scored independently by a panel of judges.
  • Ties are resolved at the discretion of the judges and the OC.
  • Prizes, including any direct entry to the Milky Way finale (18 to 21 February 2027), are set out in each competition’s rules.

Penalties and disqualification

  • Penalties are deducted from the final score before ranking.
  • Unless a competition’s rules provide otherwise, the following are penalised at the discretion of the OC:
    • plagiarism, outside help, a false declaration or use of AI contrary to the competition’s rules;
    • participation by an ineligible or unregistered person, or a team exceeding the permitted size;
    • prohibited content, instruments, sound sources, mediums or formats;
    • names, logos, watermarks or personal handles shown in an entry;
    • non-compliance with technical requirements, including an unreadable file or restricted link;
    • late arrival, absence or failure to clear the stage on time;
    • a participant in more than one team in the same competition;
    • failure to supply material requested for verification;
    • misconduct, disrespect or disruptive conduct; and
    • any other breach of this Rulebook.
  • Decisions made by the judges and the OC are final and binding.
Security rules

Apply to every person at the event

  • Entry is permitted only on a valid college ID and Participant ID. The right of admission rests with the OC.
  • Every person entering the venue is subject to a security check and frisking.
  • Weapons, sharp objects, inflammable materials, lighters, matchboxes, aerosol cans and glass containers are prohibited. They are confiscated at the security point and not returned.
  • All personal belongings are solely your responsibility.
  • Smoking is prohibited, as is the possession or use of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicant. Any person found under the influence of an intoxicant is removed from the venue.
  • Open flames, firecrackers and pyrotechnics are prohibited.
  • Outside food is not permitted inside the venue premises.
  • Littering, spitting, defacing and vandalism are prohibited. Any damage to the site results in removal from the venue, disqualification and liability for any cost claimed by the venue authorities.
  • Persons must remain within the designated event areas. Restricted or cordoned-off zones, backstage and artist areas are off limits.
  • Drones are prohibited. Tripods, monopods, large rigs and external lights require prior written approval.
  • All persons must follow the instructions of the organisers, volunteers, security and venue staff.
  • Unsafe or disruptive conduct, or any hindrance to the proceedings, results in removal from the venue and further action.
  • In an emergency, remain calm and follow the instructions of the organisers and security staff to the nearest exit.
Registration desk

At the event on 21 November 2026

  • Every participant must register in person at the registration desk before the reporting time of their competition. A participant who has not registered may not compete.
  • Each participant must present:
    • a valid college photo ID card establishing current UG enrolment; and
    • their Participant ID.
  • A participant who cannot produce these documents, or whose details do not match the registration, is not registered or allowed entry.
  • Members of a team must register together. Only members named at registration may compete. A substitution requires the prior written approval of the OC, which must be produced at the desk.
  • Identification issued at the desk must be worn visibly at all times and is non-transferable. Report lost identification to the desk immediately.
  • Equipment and materials may be inspected at registration.
  • After registering, participants must report to their competition area at the time communicated at the desk.
  • Direct queries about schedules or rules to the coordinators listed on each competition page.

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