🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

danza di strada

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdant͡sa di ˈstrada

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Street-Dance/striːt dæns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La danza di strada è un'espressione culturale vivace."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A style of dance that originated in urban environments, characterized by its improvisational nature and often performed in public spaces.

    "The street-dance competition attracted dancers from all over the city."
  2. 2

    A collective term for various dance styles that are performed in streets or public places, including hip-hop, breakdancing, and locking.

    "Street-dance includes a variety of styles that showcase individual creativity and expression."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'street-dance' emerged in the late 20th century, combining 'street', referring to public spaces, and 'dance', derived from Old French 'dancer', which means to move rhythmically. It reflects the cultural evolution of dance forms that originated outside traditional studios, often in urban environments.

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