The Way You Move Festival — DC’s Hip-Hop Dance Celebration
A multi-day festival celebrating street dance, DJ culture and creativity across the US and the world.
Rooted in hip-hop culture, The Way You Move Festival showcases the power of dance as storytelling, resistance and artistic excellence.
Through electrifying performances, interactive workshops and digital showcases, this DC-based hip-hop festival bridges generations and disciplines—elevating street dance and urban movement as vital cultural forces around the world.
Experience The Way You Move
Returning December 2026
Festival Lineup Drops November 2026
Each experience highlights a different side of DMV hip-hop culture — from dance battles and master classes, to DJ sets and performances.
Way You Move Festival Photo Gallery — 2025
Rep the Movement
Show your love for hip-hop culture in the DMV with exclusive The Way You Move Festival merch—from tees to hoodies and accessories. Every purchase supports Words Beats & Life programs that empower local artists and youth.
The Way You Move Festival is a multi-day hip-hop dance event in Washington, D.C., celebrating street dance, DJ culture and artistic storytelling.
Hosted by Words Beats & Life, it connects local and international artists through performances, workshops and digital showcases across the DMV region.
