Battles, cyphers, and freestyle — where the street takes the stage

Competitions Dance
Date

August 28 to 31, 2025

Variable schedule

Price
Free

Street 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. 

Spot Session | August 28, 29 and 31, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Freestyle Stage, Esplanade de la Place des Arts 

Whether you're a dancer or just curious, come experience a freestyle street dance session right at the heart of the action! 

Prelims Breaking | August 28, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  
Main Stage, Esplanade de la Place des Arts  

Come and see the pre-selection battle for dancers wishing to take part in the JOAT BREAKING Battle. 

Prelims Hip-Hop | August 29, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  
Main Stage, Esplanade de la Place des Arts  

Come and see the pre-selection battle for dancers wishing to take part in the JOAT HIP HOP Battle. 

Bossy – The Get Down | August 30, 1 p.m.  to 2 p.m. 
Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, Place des Arts  

A vibrant celebration of women in Montreal’s street dance scene through an all-ladies cypher. Dancers of all styles are welcome to vibe, connect, and move to a Hip-Hop, Funk, and House set by DJ RitaSpirit. 

Prelims Kidz | August 30, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, Place des Arts  

Come and see the pre-selection battle for dancers wishing to take part in the JOAT KidzBattle. 

MKA Session | August 30, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
Main Stage, Esplanade de la Place des Arts  

Attend a krump demonstration battle. This intense dance style, born on the streets of Los Angeles, combines power, emotion and raw expressivity.  

MKA Street Session | August 30, 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Sainte-Catherine Street, in front of Place des Arts 

Join this open session led by the MKA community, where krumpers come together to dance, connect, and bring Sainte-Catherine Street to life.  

Prelims Popping | August 31, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  
Main Stage, Esplanade de la Place des Arts  

Come and see the pre-selection battle for dancers wishing to take part in the JOAT POPPING Battle.  

  • Production / Presentation

    JOAT Festival international de street dance

    Co-production

    Danse Danse

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