The Dirty Dozen is a premier youth breaking tournament that blends competitive excellence, community engagement, and cultural heritage. The event is designed to celebrate both emerging talent and the long standing legacy of breaking, offering a platform where young dancers can showcase their skills while connecting with a passionate community.
Competitors receive prepaid Dirty Dozen debit cards that increase in value with each win, adding $100 per bracket progression. This gamified reward system ensures every participant earns a tangible prize while reinforcing the prestige of the tournament. Designed with cohesive visuals and brand identity in mind, the cards act as both a functional reward and a collectible artifact, enhancing engagement, motivation, and overall competitor experience.
Each competitor receives a punch card that determines their position in the tournament bracket. Punching the card to the right places the dancer on the right side of the bracket, while punching left places them on the left. This system creates a tactile and interactive connection to the competition, turning bracket placement into a physical, game-like experience.
By linking punch card orientation to battle positioning, competitors gain an immediate understanding of their matchups while feeling personally invested in the tournament flow. The punch cards also act as collectible artifacts, reinforcing the prestige and immersion of the Dirty Dozen experience while visually communicating each participant’s journey through the bracket.
To celebrate achievement and reinforce prestige, each month’s top competitor receives a custom designed winner plaque. The plaques serve as both a tangible reward and a visual symbol of accomplishment, highlighting the dancer’s success within the Dirty Dozen community.
Designed with bold typography and tournament branding, each plaque communicates recognition and encourages continued participation, fostering a sense of pride and ongoing engagement among competitors.