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'''Street dance''' is an umbrella term used to describe [[dance]] styles that evolved outside of [[dance studio]]s at more everyday spaces such as [[street]]s, [[school]] yards and [[nightclub]]s. They're often [[improvisation]]al and [[social dance|social]] in nature, encouraging interaction and contact with the spectators and the other dancers.

(contracted; show full)ious street dance competitions are getting increasingly popular, and a number of large reoccurring international events are taking place around the world, such as [[Battle of the Year]], [[Juste Debout]],G force Street Dance Weekend UK and International Championships, {http://www.gforceproductions.com]  [http://ihiphopdance.com iDance UK Hip Hop Crew Championships],American Lindy Hop Championships and [http://www.jumpoff.tv Jump Off]. These contests focus mainly on judged battles but also on choreographed 
fucking shows.

==Styles==
Some of the most famous street dance styles of today, such as [[breakdancing]], [[popping (dance)|popping]] and [[locking (dance)|locking]], began appearing around the [[1970s]], with breakdancing soon becoming a part of the [[hip hop culture]]. Popping and locking are considered [[funk dance]]s rather than hip hop dances, but are today commonly associated with the hip hop scene and breakdancing as well, as they share many street dance elements.

(contracted; show full)* [http://streetdancevideos.blogspot.com Street Dance Videos] A good variety of street dance videos, including instructional routine videos.

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