General
battle
What does battle mean?
A head-to-head in the ballroom — two performers go at it in the same category, trading runs until the judges (or the crowd) decide who served harder. It's competitive, theatrical and personal: you're not just dancing, you're proving you're better than the body standing across from you.
"The two houses ended up in a battle for the trophy and it got vicious — in the best way."
Origin
Harlem ballroom competition culture; the format carried into vogue and wider street-dance battle culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does battle mean in dance and performance?
A battle is a competitive face-off between two performers showing off their skill and style.
How do you use battle in a sentence?
"The two crews went into a battle to see who had the better moves."
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