StiggityStackz Worldwideis Boston’s homefor historically-rootedfreestyle dance.

Freestyle dance is a powerful black cultural art form—a dynamic evolution of movements forged by our culture for self-expression and community cohesion. SSW paves the way for artists of all ages and backgrounds to forge connections with their body, movement, and rhythm. These fundamental bonds serve as the foundation for expressing personal stories, building confidence, discovering flow, and fostering community. Through dance coaching, freestyle dance festivals, media production, and entrepreneurial workshops, SSW is dedicated to offering the space and resources needed to ignite individual and community transformation. Our goal is to establish Boston as a thriving hub for innovation within the freestyle dance scene.

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Stack The City: Boston's Neighborhood Dance League Building Neighborhood Pride, Cultural Infrastructure, and the Next Generation of Creative Leaders.

Stack The City is a free neighborhood-based freestyle dance league for ages 7-14, created by StiggityStackz Worldwide that brings the structure, mentorship, and excitement of youth sports into dance. Through team-based training, creative expression, leadership development, and community competition, young people build confidence, discipline, cultural knowledge, and career pathways in the creative economy.

Program Dates: July 7 – July 31, 2026

Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5:00–7:00 PM

Locations: Dorchester & Roxbury

Cost: FREE

Ages: 7 to 14

Closing Celebration: August 1, 2026 • It St(ARTS) in the Park

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I register?

You can register on Stiggity.com or by completing our registration form: https://form.jotform.com/261618376469066

Where can I find more information?

Visit Stiggity.com or follow us on Instagram: @stiggitystackzworldwide

My child doesn't live in Dorchester or Roxbury. Can they still participate?

Yes! Since this is our pilot season, families may register for whichever neighborhood location is most convenient. Your child does not have to live in Dorchester or Roxbury to participate.

How much does the program cost?

The program is completely free thanks to support from the City of Boston's Neighborhood Activation Grant, The Barr Foundation, and everyone who supports our work through donations and merchandise purchases.

What should my child wear?

Each participant will receive an official Stack the City jersey that should be worn during the program. We also recommend:
• Sneakers (required)
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Clothing appropriate for outdoor weather

What should my child bring?

Participants should bring:
• Water bottle
• Small snack
• Towel (optional but recommended)
• Any necessary medications (such as an inhaler, EpiPen, or other prescribed medical supplies)

How can I contact staff during program hours (5:00–7:00 PM)?

Parents and guardians will be added to a staff-moderated group text for updates and communication throughout the program.
If you need immediate assistance, please call: 617-249-4324

What is the closing event on August 1?

The season concludes with It St(ARTS) in the Park, a free community celebration featuring:
• Dance performances
• Interactive workshops
• Food vendors
• Community activities
• A screening from our For The City documentary series

All Neighborhood Dance League participants will be recognized and celebrated during this event.

Does my child need dance experience?

Not at all! The Neighborhood Dance League welcomes dancers of all experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced dancers.

What if my child has accessibility or accommodation needs?

Please include any accessibility, medical, or accommodation needs during registration. Our staff will do everything we can to provide an inclusive and supportive experience.

Can parents or guardians stay during the program?

Yes. A parent or guardian is required to remain on-site throughout the program.

What happens if it rains?

If weather affects an outdoor session, families will be notified through the parent text group as soon as possible with updates regarding postponements, cancellations, or alternate locations.

Will photos and videos be taken?

Yes. Photos and videos may be captured for educational, promotional, and documentation purposes. A media release is included as part of the registration process.

What happens if my child misses a class?

We understand that schedules and emergencies happen. While attendance is encouraged so participants get the full experience, missing a session will not remove your child from the program.

Who teaches the classes?

Each neighborhood is led by experienced freestyle dance instructors, supported by assistant coaches and apprentices from Boston's street dance community.

How do I ask additional questions?

We're happy to help!
Email: support@stiggitystackzworldwide.org
Or call: 617-249-4324

EVENTS

Tuesdays, JUL 7th - 30th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stack The City - Dorchester

Roberts Playground Basketball Court

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Thursdays, July 9th - 30th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stack The City - Roxbury

Madison Park / Dewitt Basketball Court

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SAT, AUG 1st
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

It St(ARTS) in the Park

Mary Hannon Park Basketball Court

COMING SOON

SSW Production Solutions

SSW offers comprehensive event production services tailored to meet the diverse needs of both Indoor and outdoor events in Massachusetts. Our inventory includes versatile staging, customizable dance floors, professional-grade sound equipment, lighting equipment, portable battery-powered generators, DJ Desks, and DJ controllers, ensuring your event is both memorable and seamlessly executed.

We’ve worked with:
Saucony - BAMS Fest - Boston Harbor Now - Harvard - Museum of Science - The City of Boston - Illuminus - Boston Art Review - Boston Lyric Opera

Commitment to Community & Workforce Development

SSW actively works with the local dance community, hiring them as road hand personnel. This provides competitive side jobs and reinvests much of the profit back into the local street dance community in Boston. Through SSW events, initiatives, and infrastructure projects, we continue to uplift and support the culture that fuels our industry. To inquire or to learn more about inventory/competitive pricing, call us or fill out the form below.

617-249-4324

It St(ARTS) in the Park | Dance Court Series

ISITP is a park activation series by StiggityStackz Worldwide in partnership with The City of Boston and DS4SI, re-imagines Boston's public open spaces through community engagement. This initiative features free dance classes, live music, catering, youth activity stations, and screenings of the "For The City - Boston Dance" docuseries. Extending from the Dance Court initiative, it aims to redesign public infrastructure to support dance similarly to sports, fostering community impact. For The City also serves as a community storytelling and archive initiative, creatively capturing the testimonies of key voices in Boston's unique freestyle dance history across generations. After highlighting Boston Krump in last year's documentary, season 2 will celebrate and spotlight Boston's dance elders, continuing the vibrant tradition of dance and storytelling in the city.

For The City - A Boston Dance Documentary

Partners, Collaborators, and Support

StiggityStackz Worldwide Inc. is proud to collaborate with esteemed partners and receive support from visionary organizations. Our valued partners include the City of Boston, Museum of Science, Harvard Office of the Arts, Illuminus, Masary Studios, MASS MoCA, Red Bull, DS4SI, DSNI, World of Dance, Boston Ballet, Arts & Business Council, Boston Harbor Now, Save the Harbor, The Boston Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, New England Foundation of the Arts, Mass Growth Capital, and GLD FSTVL. Together, we are creating a dynamic synergy that amplifies our impact in the realms of arts, culture, and community development.

Stiggity East
Life Builders
Lounge

Stiggity East | Life Builders Lounge

Two-minute walk from Maverick Station

Located in East Boston at Boston East Apartments, this luxurious loft sits on the harbor and enjoys one of Boston's best views. Stiggity East functions as a small retail & dance space offering supplemental dance classes and private training geared toward fundamentals in various street styles including, Hip-Hop, Popping, Krump, Dancehall, and more.

We are proud to participate in the following programs:

Card to Culture Program

- a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance -

The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program

The Massachusetts Health Connector

by broadening accessibility to cultural programming.

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free or reduced entry to all seasonal events and festivals (e.g., Foundation and Stackin' Stylez). Additionally, we offer cardholders a 20% discount for our dance classes, private lessons, and life builders memberships. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Stiggity Stages | Event Production & Rentals

A workforce development community production initiative

At Stiggity Stages, our mission is to empower and uplift Boston's freestyle dance community by providing top-tier event production services while creating meaningful employment and training opportunities. Specializing in small to midsize events, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including staging, dance floors, sound, lighting, projection mapping, DJ desks, and equipment rentals. Our mobile outdoor activation equipment ensures that any location can be transformed into a vibrant event space, even without access to power. By hiring Stiggity Stages, you support the development of local talent and the creation of sustainable infrastructure for dance events, small concerts, and community engagement activities, fostering a thriving and dynamic artistic community in Boston.

LIFE BUILDING THROUGH URBAN ART

Headquarters:

361 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

Stiggity East:

126 Border St Unit 109
East Boston, MA 02128

Phone

Toll free: (888) 575-2737

Local: 617-249-4324

support@stiggitystackzworldwide.org

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