Hip hop dance classes for kids in Los Angeles.
Grooves, isolations and full combinations set to music kids actually know. Hip hop at Danzone is high energy and fun, and it's still a technique class: dancers learn to hit the beat, control their movement and perform with confidence.
- Ages
- 5 through teens
- Best for
- Energetic kids and first-time dancers
- Wear
- Comfortable clothes, clean indoor sneakers
- First class
- Free, no experience needed
More than steps.
Hip hop teaches rhythm, control and stage presence. Over a season, dancers build:
Grooves and bounce
The foundational rhythms of hip hop, done on the beat and in the body, not just the feet.
Isolations and control
Moving the head, chest, arms and hips independently. The skill behind sharp, clean choreography.
Choreography
Learning and remembering longer combinations, then performing them full out with the group.
Confidence and freestyle
Short, low-pressure freestyle moments help dancers find their own style.
Hip Hop that grows with them.
Classes are grouped by age and level, so every dancer learns with peers at a similar stage. Here is how class changes as dancers grow.
Basic grooves, simple footwork and short routines to clean, age-appropriate music. Lots of energy, lots of structure.
Faster footwork, sharper isolations and longer choreography. Dancers start adding texture and performance quality.
Current styles and more complex combinations, with an emphasis on musicality, precision and stage presence.
A class, start to finish.
- Warm-upCardio, stretching and isolations
- GroovesRhythm drills on the beat
- Across the floorFootwork and traveling moves
- ChoreographyLearning the class combination
- PerformShowing it full out in groups
Structured enough to grow. Warm enough to love.
Clean music, always
Every song is chosen and edited to be age-appropriate. Parents never have to wonder what's playing.
Real technique, not just tricks
Dancers learn why a move works, so their skills grow season after season.
Confidence that carries over
Performing in small groups every class builds the kind of confidence kids take into school and beyond.
Instructors who stay
The same faces year after year. Our team knows your dancer's name, their level and what they are working on. Meet the team.
Hip Hop FAQ.
What age can my child start hip hop?
Hip hop classes at Danzone start at age 5. Classes are grouped by age so every dancer learns with peers at a similar stage.
Is the music in hip hop class kid-friendly?
Yes. Every song is chosen and edited to be age-appropriate before it's used in class.
What should my dancer wear to hip hop?
Comfortable clothes they can move in and clean indoor sneakers that are only worn in the studio. Hair should be tied back.
Does my child need experience to start hip hop?
No. Beginner classes assume zero background, and instructors build technique from the very first class.
Should my child take ballet as well as hip hop?
It's not required, but many dancers pair them. Ballet builds balance and control, and it makes hip hop choreography look sharper.
Mix and match.
Most of our dancers train across two or three styles, which is how technique compounds.
Try hip hop at Danzone.
A real class, not a tour. No card, no commitment. 9116 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles. Questions? Call or text (818) 579-2045.