JOAT Festival international de street dance
August 26 to September 1, 2025
The JOAT Festival international de street dance – co-produced by Danse Danse – takes Montréal’s Quartier des spectacles by storm for a week of performances and activities for audiences of all ages. Festive, vibrant, electrifying!
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photography
Six Steps - The Exhibition
August 26 to 31, 2025Salle d'expositionSix Steps - The Exhibition is a series of black-and-white photographic portraits, both raw and timeless, celebrating the richness and uniqueness of Montreal’s street dance scene.
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Dance
Battles, cyphers, and freestyle — where the street takes the stage
August 28 to 31, 2025Multiple venuesStreet dance takes over the Esplanade at Place des Arts! JOAT Festival international de street dance brings together dancers and onlookers in a vibrant atmosphere where styles collide, talent shines, and the raw energy of movement is front and center.
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Music · RnB • soul • rap
JOAT Beats on the Esplanade
August 28 to 31, 2025Esplanade de la Place des ArtsFree programming on the Place des Arts outdoor Esplanade during the JOAT Festival international de street dance.
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Dance • music
Introduction to street dance, freestyle vocal and beatmaking
August 30 and 31, 2025Multiple venuesExpress yourself through movement and music! These free introductory workshops — street dance, vocal freestyle, and beatmaking — are open to all and led by professionals bursting with energy.
An emerging discipline in Montreal
A festive week where artists from every background gather to celebrate street dance and its related arts. On the program: live music, cyphers, high-level battles, workshops, an exhibition, and performances.
Immerse yourself completely in the world of street dance, surrounded by exceptional artists who will energize you throughout this landmark festival founded by Handy Yacinthe, artistic director and co-executive director.
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