Hip Hop Dance Classes

Studios in Seattle's Greenwood & Magnolia & Shoreline's North City

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Beginner Hip Hop Dance Classes: Seattle Hip Hop dance instructor, Tracey Wong, leads a beginning hip hop class. Check out our fun hip hop classes by signing up for a free trial today!

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About Our Hip Hop Classes

Our beginner hip hop dance classes are genuine beginner classes. You won't be placed in a class with more experienced dancers that force the class to move faster than you're ready for.
Your hip hop dance class starts with a thorough warm up to loosen up, build core strength, and improve body control.
We will break everything down into easy-to-learn steps so you can master the choreography.

Class Levels

Hip Hop I: Starts at the very beginning. It is designed for students who have never taken a hip hop dance class before or have studied ballet so long ago that they want a complete refresher course.
Hip Hop I.5: For students who have had 4-6 months of recent hip hop dance training.
Hip Hop II: Have been studying Hip Hop recently and or consistently for a year of more.
Intermediate: An intermediate is fairly accomplished dancer who is well versed in movement vocabulary and has the ability to learn complicated dance combinations readily.

Hip Hop Classes For Kids

In addition to the Adult Hip Hop class offerings here, American dance institute offers hip hop classes for ages 11-14, hip hop for ages 8-10, and hip-hop for ages 5-7.

Class Schedules For Adults

Fall 2019

Classes Starting January 2020

Classes Starting February 2020

What To Wear To Your Hip Hop Dance Class

Students should wear comfortable workout clothes and clean sneakers (that are not worn outdoors).

Four Convenient Studio Locations

Shoreline, WA

1240 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155

Greenwood

8001 Greenwood Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103

Magnolia

3116 West Smith Street, Seattle WA 98199

Wedgwood

NE 7500 25th NE, Suite 1, Seattle, WA 98115

Our Shoreline dance school dance studios 1 and 2 are located very close to the corner of NE 175th Street and 15th Ave Northwest, in the North City neighborhood. Enter the 2nd floor dance studio by the door nestled in the middle of this L shaped building.

Our Greenwood dance school dance studios 1 and 2 are located at the corner of 80th and Greenwood Ave North, catercorner to Diva Espresso. Our office is in the back of the building as are the studio entrances. If you are new, check in at the office and say hello!

Our Magnolia dance school dance studio is located at the corner of 32nd and West Smith Street, across the street from Rite Aid. There is lots of street parking. Enter the 2nd floor dance studio by the side alley door.

Our Wedgwood dance school dance studio is located at the corner of NE 75th and 25th NE across the street from Shell station, and just 1/2 block from Dahl Playfield. There is some lot and plenty of street parking. Opens March 2020.

Shoreline from NE 175th Street

Greenwood

Magnolia

American Dance Institute Wedgwood Exterior

Magnolia

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Mary L. wrote; "In my search for a great adult hip hop dancing class I found American Dance Institute, and WOW, they have great dance classes, with super-friendly teachers who break class down so that it's easy to understand. I love it! "

What Is A Hip Hop Dance Class Like?

We get questions like this all the time from new students wanting to learn hip hop. Our classes are popular because we understand the needs of beginning dancers. Check out the videos below to get an idea of what our classes are like.

Watch this clip of a hip hop class to get an idea of what our classes are like. BTW it's their first class and they look great! This is actually a class taught as part of a birthday party for adults.

This is a hip hop class for adult students at our Shoreline, WA studio. It the first class for these students, but instructor Jazrelle Kellough breaks down the steps to make learning hip hop fun!

Hip Hop dance instructor, Morgan Thompson, leads an energetic beginning hip hop class.

Adult Hip Hop Classes: Meet Your Dance Instructors

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Jazrelle Kellough

Morgan Thompson

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I had a blast in my hip hop class!

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New Beginner & Returning Dancers

We surveyed 150 discerning Seattle & Shoreline area dancers why they take dance classes. Here are their most insightful responses and you can watch them in the video too. 

I dance to set my body free.
I dance to put my mind at ease.
I dance to express my deepest self.

I dance to keep my life in balance.
I dance to fill my world with joy.
I dance to feed my soul.

Issana To

Issana has over 25 years of training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, modern, and tap, so you can expect a stylistically integrated approach to Issana's classes - frequently returning to dance foundations to improve technique. Always remember the basics! She holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology - both from the University of Washington.

Issana's most recent appearance in the dance scene has included Seattle Theater Group's 2017 'Dance THIS' production, performing original works by American dance legend Donald Mckayle, Kari-lee Florentine, and Nanave Radford. She has also been a member of local Seattle dance groups - Black Floor Dance Collective and En L'air Dance Collective - both created to give back to the community and inspire healing through the arts.

As a Seattle-native, Issana is humbled to have grown up in a rich cultural scene and is excited by any opportunities to contribute to the community. She believes in providing everyone the chance to find their inner groove and personal forms of expression in fun and positive learning environments.

When she isn't at the dance studio or on stage, you may find her working just down the street at Woodland Park Zoo, hiking trails anywhere and everywhere, or trying new foods enriched by our diverse community. She looks forward to dancing with you in class!

Hip Hop Dance Classes