What is Street dance dance?

Street dance or street dancing (sometimes called vernacular dance or club dance) are dance styles that evolved outside dance studios, in any available open space such as streets, parks, school yards, raves and nightclubs. This stands in contrast to ballroom dancing or other dances which are typically learned and performed in designated locations such as studios, theatres or concert halls. Street dances are sometimes improvisational and social in nature, encouraging interaction and contact with bystanders and other participants. Other times they may be a part of a rehearsed and choreographed show. There are many different styles of street dance; some of the more popular styles include:

Breaking (B-boying/B-girling): an athletic style of street dance that incorporates acrobatic tumbling moves, such as spins, jumps and flips, as well as body freezes, where the dancer appears to pause briefly in a particular pose.

Popping (Poppin'): dancers focus on quick and sharp muscle contractions, known as "pops" and "locks," that mimic the effect of a robot.

Locking: dancers freeze, or "lock," in various poses, then "release", moving quickly to the next pose.

House dance: originated in the 1970s disco scene in Chicago, characterized by its intricate footwork, fluid arm and torso movements, and improvisational nature.

Waacking: a dance style that originated in the LGBTQ ballroom scene of Los Angeles in the 1970s, characterized by its expressive arm and hand movements, similar to waving or "waacking" a fan.

Vogue (Voguing): a highly stylized and theatrical dance style, also originating from the LGBTQ ballroom scene, that involves posing, "vogueing," and striking model poses.

The list above is just a small selection of the many different styles of street dance that exist around the world, each with its unique characteristics, history, and cultural influences.