Roskilde Festival x World Dance Academy: Exploring Antiracism Through Dance

𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗫 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬 » 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 » 𝟭𝟯.𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟲.𝟬𝟬 » 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 Once again, World Dance Academy has been invited to bring the rhythm to Roskilde Festival — this time with a deep dive into the roots of dance. This year, the spotlight is on 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 — a powerful initiative using movement as a tool to challenge racism and ignorance. Through this project, World Dance Academy highlights dance styles born from the fight against inequality and oppression, showing how these forms remain vital expressions of identity, resilience, and community. Across three interactive workshops led by professional dancers, participants will explore dance styles from 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮, and 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀. The energy then shifts into high gear with the 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 — a 2 vs 2 all-styles showdown featuring 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹, and 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝗽. The event wraps up with an 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲, where judges engage in a live dialogue through dance — followed by an open dance floor that invites everyone to join. This isn’t just a dance event — it’s a celebration of how movement can be a force for dialogue, connection, and cultural understanding. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣 Judges: Gage Rifical [JA], E-Flex [GH] & Brice Johnson [US] DJ: Jolie Kubini MC: Jennifer Tonndorff [DK] & Hakey [SE] 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 World Dance Academy once again invites all dance lovers and festival participants to join an intense, high-energy dance battle! With Culture Clash, we aim to create a platform where dancers from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance experiences come together - a space where unique styles, expressions, and musicalities are shared and celebrated. It’s a 2 vs 2 all styles battle, featuring the sounds of Afrobeats, Dancehall, And Hiphop. Winners will receive a ticket to Roskilde Festival 2026! 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻? Sign up via DM on Instagram or Facebook with your name and phone number, or register on-site between 13.00-13.30. Note: Festival access is required to participate