ACMI, Melbourne Fringe, Fed Square and Big Games Night Out
Power Move: Cypher Quest - Interactive Dance Battle
When
Thu 9 Oct 2025
5 – 8:30pm
An epic battle where dance and videogames come together in one explosively energetic event.
ACMI and Melbourne Fringe invite you to gear up and get down for Big Games Night Out. We’re hosting an epic 2vs2 freestyle dance battle, where the power to crown the champions lies in the hands of the spectators!
Dances will be inspired by videogames featured in ACMI’s Game Worlds – a new playable exhibition featuring The Sims, World of Warcraft, Neopets, Hollow Knight: Silksong, plus many more.
Enjoy electrifying commentary that brings eSports energy to the Power Move dancefloor. It’s time to level up your dance battle experience!
Supported by Melbourne Fringe.
Supporting Partner
Dance Battle Curated by Cypher Culture
Cypher Culture is a Melbourne-based street dance organisation creating spaces where community, creativity, and culture thrive. We champion diverse dance forms like hip hop, krump, and vogue, centring CALD, LGBTQIA+, and youth communities. Through battles, workshops, and inclusive events, Cypher Culture fosters connection, artistic excellence, and cultural expression. From grassroots jams to city-wide showcases, we build sustainable pathways for dancers to grow, perform, and be recognised as vital voices in Australia’s cultural landscape.
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Sat 4 – Sun 12 Oct 2025
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