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'''Street dance''' is an umbrella term, similar to [[vernacular dance]], used to describe [[dance]] styles (or [[vernacular 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.

Today, ''sStreet dance'' is also commonly used specifically for the many [[hip hop dance]]s and [[funk dance]] styles that began appearing in the [[United States]] in the [[1970]]s, and are still alive and evolving within the [[hip hop culture]] of today. Most of t, such as [[breakdance]], [[popping]] and [[locking]]. These styldances are considered [[African American dance]]s as they first appeared within [[African American]] communities.

Also, in spopular on all levels, as a form of excercise, an artform, or for competition, and are today practiced both at dance studios and more freely arranged spaces. Some UK schools, S use street Ddance is offered as a typeform of [[Pphysical Eeducation]].

==History of Street Dance==Many street dance styles are [[African American dance]]s as they first appeared within [[African American]] communities.⏎

==Characteristics==
Unlike many other dance forms, most street dances encourage individuality and originality, and that dancers interpret the existing moves freely and even invent new ones to create a personal style of their own. Improvisation is the heart of most street dances, though [[choreography]] is also seen, mostly mixed with improvisation or used for prepared shows.

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Battles are very improvisational in nature, and the winners are often those who best manage to adapt to the music, their opponents and the current atmosphere. Though battles can become quite energetic, most dancers consider it 
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==Competitions==
Today, serious 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]], [http://www.gforceproductions.com G force Street Dance Weekend UK and International Championships], {http://www.gforceproductions.com]  [http://ihiphopdance.com iDance UK Hip Hop Crew Championships], [http://artspectrum.org/alhc.htm The American Lindy Hop Championship], [http://www.jumpoff.tv Jump Off] and the World Hip Hop Championship (www.hiphopinternational.com)[http://www.hiphopinternational.com World Hip Hop Championship]. These contests focus mainly on judged battles but also on choreographed 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 sha(contracted; show full)

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