Destructive Steps began in 2009 as a small, grassroots dance battle created by a Bboy named Jo-1. At the time, the Australian street dance scene had limited platforms for dancers to gather, train, share knowledge, and compete at a national or international level.
Driven by a desire to connect communities and elevate street dance culture, the founders of Destructive Steps created a space where dancers could not only battle, but build relationships, exchange ideas, and experience the depth of hip hop and street dance culture beyond the studio.
The first event was modest — held in community halls with local support — but it quickly became 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, Destructive Steps evolved into a four-day international festival, now recognised as the largest street dance event in Australia. It features:
- Battles in Breaking, Popping, and Hip Hop
- Workshops led by world-renowned international dancers
- Community programs, panels, and showcases
- And a platform for emerging and established artists to connect, grow, and be celebrated
Today, Destructive Steps is more than a dance event — it’s a movement built by the community, for the community. Run by Destructive Steps Dance Association Inc., a registered non-profit, the festival continues to champion youth empowerment, cultural exchange, and the artistic legacy of street dance.
What began as a passion project has grown into a cornerstone of Australia’s street dance ecosystem, bridging generations, cultures, and communities through the power of dance.
HALL OF FAME
Destructive Steps 1
2009
3v3 Breaking – Gamblerz/TG Breakerz (King So, Noodle, N-Jay) (KOR)
Destructive Steps 2
2010
3v3 Breaking – Extreme/TG/Maximum (Blond/Beast/Mickey) (KOR)
Destructive Steps 3
2011
3v3 Breaking – Zulu River Area (Born/Katsu/Goblin) (KOR/JPN)
1v1 Popping – Crazy Kyo (KOR)
Destructive Steps 4
2012
3v3 Breaking – Jinjo(Skim/Wing/Vero) (KOR)
1v1 Popping – Hozin (KOR)
Toprock City – Run Jay (KOR)
Destructive Steps 5
2013
3v3 Breaking – Gamblerz/Maximum (King So/Kill/Tazo)(KOR)
1v1 Popping – Popkun (KOR)
Destructive Steps 6
2014
3v3 Breaking – Common Ground (Leerok/Akorn/Knoxy) (AUS/NZ)
1v1 Popping – Tai (KOR)
Destructive Steps 7
2015
3v3 Breaking – K.A.K.B (Shigekix/Hihat/Kanta) (JPN)
1v1 Popping – Poppin Jack
Destructive Steps 8
2016
3v3 Breaking – STO (Black Jay/Lil Chao/Team) (CHN)
3v3 Open Styles – Fresh Biskitz (Lamaroc/Poppin Jack/Jiggy Jaya) (AUS)
1v1 Popping – Crazy Kyo (KOR)
1v1 U18s Breaking – Bboy Bred (AUS)
Destructive Steps 9
2017
3v3 Breaking – R-Groovers (V-Flow/Tepo/Kengo) (AUS/JPN/FRA)
3v3 Open Styles – DMT (Tiff/Maggz/David) (AUS)
1v1 Breaking – Lowe (AUS)
1v1 Popping – Poppin’ Ryan (TWN)
1v1 U18s Breaking – Quake (TWN)
1v1 U18s Open Style – Bboy Bred (AUS)
Destructive Steps 10
2018
3v3 Breaking – Jinjo (Skim/Wing/Vero) (KOR)
3v3 Open Styles – Team Shiba Inu (Daisuke/Jun/Keanu) (AUS)
1v1 Breaking – Jackson (AUS)
1v1 Bgirl – Y.Y.(HK)
1v1 Ladies Night – Gabi (AUS)
1v1 Popping – Poppin’ Jack (AUS)
1v1 U13s Breaking – J-Attack (AUS)
1v1 14-17yrs Breaking – Banjo (AUS)
1v1 U18s Open Style – Jiggy Jaya (AUS)
Destructive Steps 11
2019
3v3 Breaking – Team Cream (Gaz/Benny/Jackson) (AUS)
3v3 Open Styles – Javapanese (Poppin’ Jack/Jiggy Jaya/Ena) (AUS/JPN)
1v1 Breaking – V-Flow (AUS)
1v1 Bgirl – Yuina (JPN)
1v1 Ladies Night – Ena (JPN)
1v1 Popping – Poppin’ Jack (AUS)
2v2 Bonnie&Clyde – Renee&Shazam (Renee/Shazam) (AUS)
1v1 U13s Breaking – J-Attack (AUS)
1v1 14-17yrs Breaking – Upsize (AUS)
1v1 U18s Open Style – Yuina (JPN)
Destructive Steps 12
2020
Online Edition
1v1 Breaking – Issin (JPN)
1v1 Open Styles – H.O.O.D (AUS)
1v1 Hip Hop – Nonoy (AUS)
1v1 Ladies Night – Princess Moodyrexx (USA)
Live Edition
1v1 Breaking – Lowe (AUS)
1v1 Open Styles – Keanu (AUS)
1v1 Hip Hop – Kez (AUS)
1v1 Ladies Night – Arisse (AUS)
Destructive Steps 13
2021
1v1 Breaking – Lowe (AUS)
1v1 Bgirl – Stitch (TWN)
1v1 Hip Hop – Eshwar Nikon (IND)
1v1 Open Styles – Kez (AUS)
1v1 Ladies Night – Madfox (AUS/CHN)
1v1 Waacking – Dada (TH/SG)
Destructive Steps 14
2022
3v3 Breaking – 143LSF Japan (Tepo/Shuhei/Kengo) (AUS/JPN)
3v3 Open Styles – Golden Flood (Jackson/Flood/Clarence) (AUS)
1v1 Bgirl – Sui (AUS)
1v1 Breaking – Tepo (JPN/AUS)
1v1 Ladies Night – Amanda (AUS)
1v1 Hip Hop – Fazil (SG)
2v2 Bonnie&Clyde – Stepping Cat (Maggz/Kid Tek) (AUS)
1v1 U13s Breaking – Christian (AUS)
1v1 14-17yrs Breaking – BenMX (AUS)
1v1 U13s Open Style – Tommy (AUS)
1v1 14-17yrs Open Style – Anielle (AUS)
Destructive Steps Street Dance Film Festival (DSSDFF)
DSSDFF Award – “Streetlight” by Project One, Rob Aspinall
Audience Award – “Women” by Jasmine Vo, Ladies Jam
Destructive Steps 15
2023
4v4 Breaking – Goodfoot x Waseda Breakers (Ayu/Bobcc/Reny Ren/Azuma) (JPN)
4v4 Open Styles – 3 Stars and a Sun (Eaves/Nonoy/Funky Zoid/Lando Lock) (PH/AUS)
1v1 Bgirl – Raygun (AUS)
1v1 Breaking – Taisi (NPL)
1v1 Ladies Night – Tamaki (JPN)
1v1 Hip Hop – Kez (AUS)
1v1 Popping – Poppin’ Jack (AUS)
2v2 Experimental – Bad Bowel Buddies (Gabi/Zain) (AUS)
1v1 U13s Breaking – Valentino (AUS)
1v1 14-17yrs Breaking – BenMX (AUS)
1v1 U13s Open Style – Tommy (AUS)
1v1 14-17yrs Open Style – Romey (AUS)
Destructive Steps Street Dance Film Festival (DSSDFF)
DSSDFF Award – “A Starry Night in Apollo Bay” by Project One, Ryan Telfer
Audience Award – “One out of Ten” by iMagia, Bgirl Mags
Varsity Award – “MDA Promo 2023” by MDA, Dominic Pich
Destructive Steps 16
2024
4v4 Breaking – Team Korea (Madmoon/Edward Elric/Dol/Aape ) (KOR)
4v4 Open Styles – Boom Ka (Will/Kev Dai/Val/Nina) (AUS)
1v1 Bgirl – Sui (AUS)
1v1 Breaking – Harry (AUS)
1v1 Ladies Night – Kumise (JPN)
1v1 Hip Hop – Hadley (AUS)
1v1 Popping – Keanu (AUS)
2v2 Experimental – (Happy Feet/VI.LLAIN) (NZ)
1v1 U13s Breaking – Indi (AUS)
1v1 14-17yrs Breaking – Jordan (AUS)
1v1 U13s Open Style – Kid XIII (NZ)
1v1 14-17yrs Open Style – KPOPP (AUS)