If Cities Could Dance

Oakland Turf Dancing

Season 2 Episode 6 | 3m 6s

Emerging from the streets in the early 2000s, turfing has become synonymous with Oakland. Short for 'taking up room on the floor,' the dance form unites dancers across The Town, with older dancers passing down the craft through all-ages battles and after-school workshops.

Aired: 04/30/19 | Rating: NR

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