STREET DANCE

Neighborhood Heroes, a dedicated seven-member dance crew, serves as a powerful testament to combining passion, community and creative expression.

The international breaking circuit returns to the Bay Area this fall as Spin Control announces the USA Jam 2026, a high-stakes competition serving as a critical qualifier for world championship events in Japan and Canada.

Jersey Fresh Jam will return to Trenton, New Jersey, on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together graffiti artists, breakers, DJs, emcees and hip-hop fans for a free, all-ages celebration of the culture’s creative roots.

Red Bull BC One Cypher USA National Final will bring the country’s top B-Girls and B-Boys to San Diego for a high-stakes national showdown Saturday, Aug. 22, at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier.

Funk Lab Dance Center will celebrate 15 years in business with its annual open house party from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 22 at its studio, 1226 E. Stroop Road in Fairmont Plaza in Kettering.

Renegades of Funk, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Hip Hop culture, will host its annual "Battle 4 The Eagle" jam on Aug. 9 at The Eagle in Logan Square.

Hip Hop International will host the World Hip Hop Dance Championship from July 25 through August 1, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. "Worlds 2026" is a high-energy, international summer gathering designed to unite over 3,000 of the world’s top dancers as they network, celebrate and compete for the championship title. The event brings together elite crews from more than 55 countries—including dance crews like Papua New Guinea’s Wan Squad, who took home the championship title in 2025

10K Movement, a dynamic platform dedicated to Hip Hop & Street Dance, will host "The Function" on July 25. The Function is an outdoor, family-friendly summer gathering designed to celebrate the artistry, athleticism and cultural significance of Cleveland's Street Dance community.

Boston-based dance company MLZMvMnT will host its fourth annual showcase at the Mildred Ave Theater on July 18. The evening promises a vibrant display of live dance, creativity, and community.

KOD Dance Academy, a U.S.-based, globally connected street dance academy and accredited academic pathway founded on the core belief of “Keep on Dancing,”, is hosting a two-week summer program designed to provide an elite street dance immersion for participants. The program aims to offer a transformative experience that integrates intensive dance training with studies in language, culture and personal growth.