JOAT Festival international de street dance

Come celebrate street dance in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles! From the streets to the stage, artists of many different backgrounds dance, compete, and share their passion with all the generosity and intensity that drive them. Electrifying and festive. Spearheaded by Handy “HYA” Yacinthe, a pioneer of today’s popping dance community in Québec and a major influencer on the Canadian and international street dance scene, the Festival celebrates street dance culture as a cultural and social factor. This week of programming and activities featuring more than 150 artists who will immerse you in the world of street dance: high-level battles, breaking, popping, hiphop, krump, beatmakers, Kidz Battle, masterclasses, exhibition! An opportunity to discover some of the Afro-American community dances that have become popular around the world. For the whole family!