
Desert Storm is Deadend Fam's week of krump in Mesa, Arizona. Six days: a pre-kickoff session, Women's Night, Beatmaker Night, Youth Night, a $10,000 open 1v1 and two main event days.
Deadend Fam is more than just a dance family. We are a movement built on unity, loyalty, passion, discipline, and the power of community. Rooted in Arizona and connected to the world, Deadend Fam represents a culture of individuals who have turned their struggles into strength, their pain into purpose, and their passion into something greater than themselves.
Founded by Ronnie “Deadend” Bradley, Deadend Fam was created to provide a home for individuals who share a love for Krump, hip-hop culture, artistic expression, and personal growth. Our mission goes far beyond dance. We strive to inspire the next generation, develop leaders, create opportunities, and provide a positive environment where people from all walks of life can feel accepted, supported, and empowered.
Through mentorship, weekly training sessions, community outreach, international travel, performances, competitions, and major cultural events such as Desert Storm, we continue to build bridges between communities and create platforms for artists to showcase their talents on a global stage.
We believe that greatness isn’t determined by where you come from, but by what you choose to become. Every member of Deadend Fam carries a story, a purpose, and a responsibility to uplift those around them.
We don’t just develop dancers. We develop leaders, role models, creators, and individuals who understand the importance of giving back.
From the streets of Arizona to stages around the world, Deadend Fam continues to push boundaries, break barriers, and prove that something powerful can grow from even the toughest beginnings.
We are built through struggle. United through love. Driven by purpose. Connected through culture.
DS6 official trailerThe brands and community partners helping bring Desert Storm 6 to life. Built for the culture. Powered by the people.
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Prelude Dance Competition
Arizona Ohana Services
Swarm Brand
JukeboxWant to support Desert Storm 6 and the next generation of krump?
Six nights, one week. What each one is and where it came from.
The official pre-kickoff to Desert Storm 6. Heavyweight Session x DS6 at Jukebox Dance Studio. Free entry.
A night dedicated to the women representing, building, and pushing the culture forward.
A full night celebrating the producers and beatmakers behind the sound and energy of krump. Come experience the music, the creators, and the sound of the culture live.
The next generation takes over Desert Storm 6. A full night giving the youth a platform to compete, perform, and represent the future of the culture.
The storm moves into the main event location. The DS6 x KCS open 1v1 tournament, with $10,000 on the line. This is where the road to the main event gets serious. Main Event Day 1 follows that night.
Main event battles and showcase, the night of the $10K. The first of two main event days at the main event location.
The big one. The entire week leads to this. Desert Storm 6 main event battles, major featured performances, and international and national talent.
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