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[[Image:120844215 b137f7aba5 o.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A girl [[hip hop dance|hip hop dancing]], a very broad and common category of street dance.]]

'''Street dance''', similar to [[vernacular dance]] is an umbrella term, used to describe [[dance]] styles that evolved outside of [[dance studio]]s in everyday spaces such as [[street]]s, [[school]] yards and [[nightclub]]s. They are often [[improvisation]]al and [[social dance|social]] in nature, encouraging interaction and contac(contracted; show full)

Battles are very improvisational in nature but often use moves or routines that have been rehearsed, 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 important to show [[respect]] to other dancers, even to adversaries. To let the feelings in a battle become too personal is generally frowned upon.


Lydia bowler is so kool =D

==Competitions==
Today, serious street [[dance competition]]s are increasingly popular, and a number of large annual international events are taking place around the world, such as [[Battle of the Year]] and [[Juste Debout]]. These contests focus mainly on judged battles but also on choreographed shows.

==Styles==
[[Image:120843875 67f7833e71 o.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Hip hop dance|Hip hop dancing]] by a young girl.]]
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