Summer nights in San Francisco are known for being chilly, but on an August evening at SVN West—a sprawling venue in the heart of the city—the air felt like the inside of an oven. Despite the heat, a massive audience lingered to witness a mesmerizing, high-stakes dance battle, roaring as street dancers took turns freestyling on a circular stage. Spectators waved wristbands that glowed in various hues to decide who stayed in the fight and who’d be sent home. This competition — the Red Bull Dance