10K Movement—Lords Of The Land (Hip Hop and Street Dance Festival)
From the artists: Presented by 10K Movement, LOTL was a flagship Hip Hop culture event for Cleveland and the surrounding region, highlighting various forms of Street Dance—special guests, community leaders, local Hip Hop artists and groups who exemplify the five values and the four elements of Hip Hop (MCing, Djing, Breaking (dance), and Graffiti).
LOTL kicked-off by hosting dance workshops that were held throughout the day-long festivities, focusing on original and newer street styles, from Bboying, House, and Popping, to Krump. The performance showcase featured various Cleveland dance groups, such as Elevated Dance, Cavaliers Scream Team, and other special guests. The LOTL battle featured the Lords of The Land Open Styles Dance Tournament where dancers battled head-to-head for the coveted LOTL Championship title, broadcasted live via streaming services. Dance cyphers/circles formed organically in between competition rounds where students, spectators, and professional dancers got down for Cypher King or Queen.
LOTL is a destination for the larger Cleveland arts community. The all-day outdoor cultural event was a platform to bridge gaps and create access—linking high quality movement artists to one another, to new/paid opportunities, to cultural institutions and organizations, and to new audiences.