Hip Hop Classes For Kids

Discover the benefits of hip hop dance classes for kids

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Hip Hop Classes Kids Love!

Our award-winning preschool dance program covers a range of different styles including hip hop dance classes for kids from 2-5 years old.

Let your child dive into the magic of Ready Set Dance’s energetic and upbeat children’s hip hop classes and help build the next generation of confident dancers!

Break out your coolest new dance moves, just like Freeze, to our original hip hop tracks. With passionate instructors experienced in teaching dance, we provide personalised attention to the students as they grow in confidence. Children who want to experience freestyle performance opportunities can master their skills through Ready Set Dance programs.

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What is Hip Hop Dance?

Hip hop dancing is a distinctive and thrilling style of street dance, a vibrant form that blends freestyle movements to create a cultural art piece. Hip hop dance has emerged as one of the most popular and influential styles, because of its soulful expression and ability to connect with an audience through rhythm, energy and creativity.

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What Are The Benefits of Learning Hip Hop Dance For Kids?

Hip Hop classes for kids are a lively, energetic and fun-filled style that anyone can enjoy. It's a fantastic way to develop a sense of rhythm and beat, improving flexibility, all while having a great time and getting in some physical activity. Our music is chosen with care for our little dancers, ensuring themes that preschoolers can engage with. Kids get to dance like robots, buzzy bees and more while learning their ABC’s. Taking hip hop dance classes early on in life will help your child discover their creativity, dynamics and a sense of tempo.

Kids dance classes offer a fantastic opportunity for children to develop social skills while progressing through various skill levels. With a strong focus on movement and hip hop dance technique foundations, our programs are led by experienced teachers. Children often make new friends in dance class, which helps improve social skills and social confidence. Each child's dance journey is unique. As they advance, they gain the confidence to express themselves creatively while forming skills for life. Learning hip hop dance as part of Ready Set Dance’s preschool combination classes has a range of benefits for your child’s development. These include:

Learning
With Ready Set Dance, kids develop hip hop technique while building confidence in their movement, coordination and creativity through engaging, fun-filled dance classes tailored to them.

They learn to dance with a hip hop feel and learn to:
Isolate body parts
Transfer weight
Improve coordination
Hold a pose with confidence
Cross the midline
Master a sequence of hip hop moves.
Developing Rhythm
Kids in Ready Set Dance classes use rhythm to connect with the beat, especially in hip hop music and dance, which is rhythm-driven.
Freestyle
Kids have the opportunity to express themselves through freestyle dance to modern hip hop music dance routines. Ready Set Dance’s hip hop combination curriculum explores creativity, improvisation, and expression, and it helps build foundational performance skills.
Empowerment
Through Ready Set Dance, kids feel empowered in a friendly environment, surrounded by a supportive community that encourages creativity, confidence and self-expression.

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Types of Dance We Teach

Jazz

Develop muscle strength control, balance & achieve coordination milestones like skipping before going to school.

Hip Hop

Bust out to some ice cold moves just like Freeze to our original hip hop tracks.

Tap

Learn the fundamentals of tap in a playful and creative way, splashing in puddles and shuffling like a penguin.

Music

Develop the musical ear, dynamics & tempo while having fun with instruments and the parachute.

Why Choose RSD?

Original Music that is Fun and Engaging

Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop & Singing all in one class

Endorsed by Early Learning Experts

Make Memories and Celebrate Milestones

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Hip Hop Dance Classes For Kids: FAQS

What if my child isn’t sure about hip hop dance?

The best thing about the Ready Set Dance programs is that they offer a blend of different dance styles. If doing contemporary hip hop dance moves isn’t for your child, our classes blend in jazz, tap and musical theatre, so there’s something for everyone. Classes cater to children of all dance abilities, and no prior dance experience is required; you can start fresh at Ready Set Dance.

What elements of hip hop are taught in Ready Set Dance classes?

In our combination dance programs, some introductory key elements of hip hop class make this style exciting and dynamic. These techniques include popping, locking and freestyle movement. Popping involves quick, sharp movement to "pop" with each beat of the music. Locking focuses on sharp, freezing movements followed by fluid transitions, giving a unique groove to the dance routine. Part of Ready Set Dance encourages little dancers to express themselves creatively through freestyle movements. These foundational elements allow children to explore creativity, build confidence and truly express themselves through rhythm. We don’t restrict movement; we guide safe exploration and self-expression.

Does the Ready Set Dance program offer kids hip hop dance classes for toddlers?

In short, yes. The Ready Set Dance program doesn’t strictly offer hip hop dance and street dance classes. However, we incorporate energetic and fun hip hop kids-moves and routines into our hour-long lessons. From the first class, we teach foundational hip hop moves and grooves in an age-appropriate and supportive environment for children aged 2 to 5 years old. You’ll quickly have the coolest hip hop dance kids on the block!

What dance style does Ready Set Dance teach besides hip hop?

In addition to hip hop, Ready Set Dance lessons include a mixed variety of dance styles, including jazz, tap and singing which can lead to progression into musical theatre. We also have a Ready Set Acro class to introduce acrobatics to kids to help promote their developmental milestones. Our diverse range of dance styles in each class allows children to explore the wide and magical world of dance to find the perfect style and best dance classes for them as they grow into bigger, more confident dancers. We also provide ballet-specific classes in our Ready Set Ballet program.

Do Ready Set Dance kids classes include street style dance?

While we don’t offer specific hip hop classes for kids, our classes have a partial focus on teaching hip hop while incorporating elements of creativity and self-expression. Students will learn musicality, foundational hip hop moves and choreography. The dance skills they learn will help them gain confidence in freestyle techniques in a supportive and inclusive environment. It won’t be long after they join our classes that your living room will become the stage for your own kids hip hop classes as your little ones gain self-esteem and confidence to show you their moves.

What should my child wear to a hip hop dance class?

In our hip hop dance class for kids, we suggest dressing your little dancer in Ready Set Dance uniform. Uniform options offer dancers the choice of a leotard, tights and Jazz/Tap shoes, or a Ready Set Dance T-shirt, shorts and Jazz/Tap shoes. Long hair should be tied back to prevent it from interfering with movement. Additionally, we offer a selection of fun hair accessories, so your child can express their own unique style!

Do you offer toddler hip hop classes?

We offer hip hop dancing for kids right from walking age! Our Ready Set Move dance classes are perfect for a toddler-age group.

If you’re looking for a jazz, tap, singing, music and hip hop dance class kids of all ages will enjoy, then come and try Ready Set Dance today!

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Ready Set Dance’s choreography and class structure are designed to captivate both boys and girls, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can explore and express their love for dance.

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