Posted By: BBoyMagazine.com

Date: 11.08.2011

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BBM News

Official info about this years event in Holland!

THE NOTORIOUS IBE – 9/10/11 SEPTEMBER 2011 – HEERLEN
International Hip Hop Dance Festival

After the completely sold out 2010 event, the city of Heerlen is preparing for the 11th edition
of one of the World’s biggest International Hip Hop Dance festival, The Notorious IBE. This
unique festival brings the world’s best dancers from backgrounds such as Breakdance,
Popping, Locking, New Style and other connected styles to the hospitable city.
Since 2008, when the festival moved to the city of Heerlen, located in the south of the
Netherlands, it has grown to become one of the most important and influential festivals
worldwide. In 2010, more than 8000 visitors from over 35 different countries attended the IBE.
Majority of the attendees participated in the many organised battles, workshops, and
discussions.

In tradition of the IBE, the 2011 Edition is full of special programs. On Friday, September 9th,
2011, the festival opening day, The Notorious IBE will feature the infamous “Seven2Smoke”
Battle. This thrilling 1on1 competition features a selection of the eight top B-boys.
On Saturday, September 10th, 2011, many more battles, workshops, discussions will be
taking place in nine separate locations throughout Heerlen. Also not to be missed on this
same day, the European Finals for the UK BBoy Championships. This championship features
approximately 80 European BBoy crews competing for the tickets to the World Finals in
London.

On the third and final day of the festival, a new edition of the “All Battles All” will take place. A
selection of the best dancers will represent their continent in this all-star battle. In addition to
the United States and Europe, 2011 will premiere the first time Latin-America team in IBE
history. Throughout the weekend, the festival will also feature organized special battles such
as the Powermove

See you all at the IBE 2011 in Holland!!! More info coming soon!