#FIRSTLOOK: BREAKTO RETURNS TO SCARBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE JULY 4, 2026

Break TO returns to Scarborough Town Centre (STC) on Saturday, July 4th, transforming Centre Court into a live showcase of Canada’s vibrant breaking scene. A jam-packed program includes a full day of battles, performances and music with Canada’s leading breakers as part of its 2v2 Breaking Battle, delivered in partnership with Break TO.

Building on momentum from last year’s launch, the 2026 event introduces a broader roster of dancers and an expanded program designed to spotlight both emerging and established talent. With competitors from near and far, the event is expanding as a platform for high-caliber competition and community connection.

The event attracted over 100 contestants this year, setting the stage for a full slate of battles and live performances, with dancers competing for a $3,400 prize pool. Special guest appearances, including Canadian Beatbox Champion Scott Jackson, will add to the energy, bringing together multiple elements of hip-hop culture under one roof.

Some of the names expected:

• Scott Jackson – Canadian Beatbox Champion
• Emma Masiak – 3x Red Bull BC One Canada B-Girl Champion
• Samuel Cyr – 3x Red Bull BC One Canada B-Boy Champion
• Onton See – Break TO Founder, Red Bull BC One Canada 2024 Champion
• Konatsu Yamasa – Break TO Co-Founder, Red Bull BC One Canada 2025 B-Girl Champion
• Adrian Bernard (event MC) – CBC Breaking Commentator, Paris 2024 Olympic Games

WHAT

STC 2v2 Breaking Battle in partnership with Break TO.

WHERE

Scarborough Town Centre’s Centre Court, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5

WHEN

Saturday, July 4, 2026

12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Preliminaries

3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Judges Showcase with Scott Jackson

3:10 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Top 16 Compete

4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m

Top 8​Compete

4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Top 4​ Compete

4:35 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Simply Swagg Dance Studio – FreshFactory Toronto Showcase

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Scott Jackson Main Showcase

5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Finals

5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Prize Award Ceremony

6:00 p.m.

Event Close

WHO

Local and international dancers will compete, judged by Emma (Stray Path),
Mass (Stylez Corrupt) & Vany (Supernaturalz).

DJ Benny Lava and Canadian Beat Box Champion, Scott Jackson, will perform.

The event will be emceed by Switch B.