Arts on Center Stage: Kung Fu Hip Hop 功夫街舞

Philadelphia’s diverse arts and cultural organizations perform shows ranging from orchestral music and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free. Seating on the Greenfield Lawn is limited and guests are encouraged to bring their own blanket or chair.

Support for Arts on Center Stage 2026 is provided in part by the TD Charitable Foundation.

From the moment popping, locking, and breaking entered into the world culture vocabulary, Hip-Hop dance and kung fu have been in a mutually respectful conversation. Both require years of training to perfect; and both place a high value on acrobatics, grace, and style. For this live performance as part of Lincoln Center’s Chinese Arts Week, China-based dance squads versed in the vernacular language of both b-boy swag and martial arts rigor meet for a costumed dance showcase with performers dressed in both traditional Chinese cultural apparel and contemporary style. It’s a Hip-Hop battle and a high-intensity sparring session; crews and lead dancers will be announced shortly.