Street Dance

Pronunciation: /striːt dæns/

Definitions of street dance

noun a type of dance that is improvised and often performed outdoors or in informal settings, typically to hip-hop or urban music

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy watching street dance performances.

A2 Street dance is a popular form of urban dance.

B1 Many young people participate in street dance competitions.

B2 The street dance scene in this city is thriving.

C1 His mastery of street dance techniques is unparalleled.

C2 She has been invited to teach street dance workshops around the world.

Examples of street dance in a Sentence

formal The community center offers classes in various styles of street dance.

informal I love watching street dance battles in the park on weekends.

slang Let's hit the streets and show off our street dance moves!

figurative Her words flowed like a graceful street dance, captivating everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of street dance

• past tense: street danced
• plural: street dances
• comparative: more street dance
• superlative: most street dance
• present tense: street dances
• future tense: will street dance
• perfect tense: have street danced
• continuous tense: is street dancing
• singular: street dance
• positive degree: street dance
• infinitive: to street dance
• gerund: street dancing
• participle: street danced

Origin and Evolution of street dance

First Known Use: 1970 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'street dance' originated in urban communities where people would gather and dance in public spaces such as streets, parks, and block parties.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe dances performed outside of formal dance studios, the term 'street dance' has evolved to encompass a wide range of dance styles including hip-hop, breakdancing, and krumping.