Locking in a virtual world

In our digitally interconnected world, the internet plays a pivotal role in daily life, including with a large proportion of education and the arts. This paper delves into street dance education, specifically focusing on the effectiveness of online learning compared to traditional, in-person, one-on-one mentoring. Utilizing a netnographic approach, we investigate the archive of locking tutorials available on YouTube, exploring how these platforms connect a global community of street dance practitioners.