Description
The Vancouver Street Dance Festival 2015 took place on August 1, 2015 at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver. This free, outdoor, all-ages event was part of Canada's largest street dance festival celebrating the city's diverse street dance culture.
Key Features:
Dance Battles: The festival centered around competitive 1-on-1 dance battles across six street dance styles: breaking (breakdancing), popping, locking, waacking, hip-hop, and house
Live Performances: Showcase performances by local dance crews demonstrating various street dance styles
Live Music: DJs and live bands performing throughout the day with classic dance tracks and original music
Open Dance Floor: Public cypher sessions where spectators could join in and freestyle
Workshops: Dance workshops taught by accomplished dancers, offering introductions to different street dance styles
The festival ran throughout the day at the outdoor Robson Square ice rink area, bringing Vancouver's underground street dance scene into the public eye. As a community-based celebration, it provided a platform for local dancers to compete, perform, and share their passion for street dance culture with the broader Vancouver community.
