KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 21 -- Duane Adler's teen romantic dance film Step Up likely played a key role in shaping how many Malaysians came to understand the culture of street dancing.

For some, the term "street dancers" might even evoke images of buskers - performers dancing outdoors with their own music equipment, hoping for donations.

Malay Mail is here to show you there's more than meets the eye.

"It's not just 'pick a spot and dance' - there's a real culture behind it," said local street dancer and internet personality Imranul Effendy.

"Sometimes it's for training and vibing, other times it's to share ideas, dance battles, or film content."

The cultural footing in Malaysia

The culture first began in America, and through the internet,...