Epic

your street dance and hip hop hub

Be part of the hype. Street Dance made it to the Olympics. Will you? Okay, maybe you're not that serious. But you can learn (or show off) some sick serious skills.

how did we get here

At our inaugural event on November 9, 2024, we welcomed the Utah dance community to Newgate Mall in Ogden. We support both just-for-fun and highly competitive dancers with training and performance.

Kenzie walked into FOR THE LOVE OF Studio and met Janika. The conversation sparked an idea that lead to a collaboration, that lead to an incredible team of passionate, skilled, performers and teachers.

We host Epic battles in July and November. We also have monthly in-studio cyphers, workshops, and dance parties to connect the dance community and build your skills.

Next Epic JUL 12 2025

Vendors

General

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Hip Hop Weekly

Dance Battle

Entry Fee

Masterclass

Shuffle

meet the team

Janika Byington

Founder FOR THE LOVE OF Studio

Janika's talents are varied. Her passion for the work is intense. She is committed to making creative arts a viable living for thousands of artists. Her training is in classical ballet. But she can still let lose and have fun--even though she is 50+ Let's not limit ourselves shall we?

Kenzie Chapman

Dance Director

Kenzie is an entrepreneurial artist with deep passion for building the dance community. The Salt Lake City battle scene became a passion in 2023. She teaches hip hop at The DF Dance Studio with training in popping, waving, contemporary, and shuffling. Dance has been a therapeutic outlet since she started training at age 10. She loves seeing other light up when they learn and master skills on their journey of expression.

instructors

Collin Adams

Guest Instructor

Collin (a.k.a. Cybot) is a Robot and Animation dance enthusiast. He has trained with Glitch, Bluprint, and Jaja who inspired him when he watched SYTYCD as a child. UNIMATE robot & animation dance camp LA, gave Collin skills he is excited so share and build a community in Utah around these styles. Collin teaches a robot/animation class and hosts an open style session at the HERC every weekend. Follow at @collin_adamz on instagram and feel free to reach out with any questions!

Kenzie Chapman

Resident Hip Hop Instructor

Kenzie has training in popping, waving, contemporary, and shuffling. Dance has been a therapeutic outlet since she started training at age 10. She loves seeing others light up when they learn and master skills on their journey of expression. That's why she loves teaching. Her enthusiasm and kindness is why her students love her.

Michael Swasey

Guest Instructor.

Our Popping Masterclass. As a third Degree Popper from Utah he competes and teaches all around the country. Prospect of Mighty Zulu Kingz and Sponsor of Relentless, he is focused on growing street dance culture in Utah and helping others build skills, stamina, and success. Because giving back is the most powerful form of gratitude.