The World Street Dance Championships came to Glasgow in August 2013. It was the first edition in the competition's eight-year history to be staged away from Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

Archive status

This page records a past event. It is retained for cultural and visitor-interest context; the dates and programme below are not current listings.

A global competition in Glasgow

Dancers and crews from the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa qualified to take part. Across the three-day programme, competitors presented a broad range of street dance disciplines before fellow dancers, supporters and spectators.

Dance ensemble performing a choreographed routine on stage
Ensemble street dance showcases combine musical interpretation, timing and teamwork.

Competitions and workshops

The weekend programme included solo, duo, quad and team competitions, alongside crew battles and hip-hop battle finals. Workshops formed another part of the event, giving attendees opportunities to develop technique and engage with the wider dance community.

Admission to the championships also included access to a new dance exposition running alongside the main competition. Together, the connected programmes placed competitive dance, learning and performance within one weekend.

Dancer captured in motion during a contemporary stage performance
Battle and solo formats place emphasis on individual movement, musicality and presence.

Why the event matters in the archive

The 2013 championships form part of Glasgow's wider record of hosting international cultural events. They also reflect street dance's ability to connect competition with workshops, performance and exchange between participants from different countries.

Visitors researching current programmes should use What's On and confirm all details with the relevant event organiser before making plans.