Destructive Steps is the flagship event of Destructive Steps Dance Association Inc. (DSDA) — a grassroots, community-led non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting street dance culture in Australia. Since its inception in 2009, the festival has evolved into Australia’s largest street dance competition, held annually over four days in Sydney.
This festival includes:
High-profile Battles across styles such as Breaking, Open Styles, Popping, Hip Hop, Ladies Night, and Experimental.
Workshops and Q&As by international guests that promote cultural exchange and technical development
Public showcases, performances, panels, and outreach programs aimed at education, engagement, and inclusion
BATTLES
WORKSHOPS
SHOWCASES
It has steadily grown and become known for its authenticity, energy, and cultural impact. Word spread throughout the region and across borders, attracting international attention and support from dancers in Asia, the Pacific, and beyond.
Over the years, the festival has brought together:
6,600+ COMPETITORS
4,000+ AUDIENCE MEMBERS
50+ WORKSHOPS HELD
21+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
75+ INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
10,000+ YOUTUBE VIEWS
More than just a dance event, Destructive Steps provides career-building opportunities for young and emerging artists while actively promoting diversity, cultural understanding, and youth empowerment. As a not-for-profit organisation, DSDA operates with the core belief that street dance is not just movement — it’s a powerful tool for connection, growth, and social impact.
we have engaged with:
100 creatives
100 volunteers
25 staff
The Festival actively collaborates with local creatives and small businesses to celebrate and sustain the street dance community. From hiring local DJs, photographers, videographers, and graphic designers, to partnering with independent studios, fashion labels, and food vendors, the festival creates meaningful paid opportunities while reinvesting directly into the creative economy. By spotlighting grassroots talent and supporting small business owners through vendor stalls, activations, and cultural programming, Destructive Steps not only showcases street dance — it strengthens the broader ecosystem that surrounds it.
Today, Destructive Steps is more than a dance event — it’s a movement built by the community, for the community.
meet the directors
AMELIA DUONG
Amelia (She/Her) is a street dancer and event director/organizer at DSDA Inc., with a deep appreciation for various street dance styles, particularly Locking and Waving. Her approach emphasizes personal expression, style, and contextual understanding as she continues to evolve and experiment in her practice. Amelia is an active member of the local street dance community, participating in battles, showcases, and jams, while also teaching, mentoring, consulting, and directing various community initiatives and dance events.
ALICE 'ARISSE' TAUV
Arisse Tauv (She/They) is a professional DJ, street dancer, teacher, community leader, and event producer based on Gadigal Land, Eora Nation. With a career rooted in street dance, they are influenced by its core values of collaboration, adaptability and authenticity, and infuses these principles into every facet of her work across all disciplines.