Hip Hop Dance Classes

In Greenwood, Wedgwood, Magnolia, Shoreline

Adult hip hop classes at the American Dance Institute

Adult hip hop class at the American Dance Institute.

Beginner Hip Hop Dance Classes for Adults: Seattle Hip Hop dance instructor, Tracey Wong, pictured above leading a beginning hip hop class in 2016. Check out our fun hip hop classes by signing up for a free trial today! 

Rated 4.4 by 2,714 students

Looking another age group? Go here: TeensKids Ages 8-14 and Kids ages 5-7.

Class Schedules

Summer Session


Spring Session

Winter/Spring Session

Class Levels

  • Hip Hop I: Starts at the very beginning. It is designed for students who have never taken a dance class for adults hip hop before or have studied 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. 

About Our Hip Hop Dance Classes

  • Our hip hop dance classes for adults 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 adult 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.

What To Wear To Your Hip Hop Adults Dance Classes

Students should wear comfortable workout clothes and clean sneakers (that are not worn outdoors).
Note: Street sneakers are not allowed on the dance floor.

What is a Hip Hop class like?

Greenwood students having fun.
Brinn Coleman-Kjesbu, Teacher

Dance Classes Hip Hop for Adults: Meet Your Dance Instructors

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Ria Llanto Martin, Teacher

Hip,  Hop, Jazz

Ria holds a teaching certificate from DeLa Salle University, a Masters Degree in Christian Leadership from Every Nation School of World Missions, a Graduate Diploma in Intercultural and Urban Studies from the Asian Theological Seminary, and is a Doctoral candidate from Western Seminary.

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Ria grew up in the Philippines and began her dance studies when she was 7 years old. She trained in Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Jazz with Power Dance Company under the direction of Douglas Nierras. 

She then moved more into commercial dance attending multiple workshops with Hotlegs. Though Ria was invited to audition for the performing company, she did not see herself as a full-time performer. But her love for dance continued and she has had several opportunities to teach, perform and work backstage. 

She was the resident choreographer and dance teacher in a Philippine High School for three years before moving to Seattle in 2012. Ria is currently a dance instructor at the University of Washington.

Emma Holden, Teacher, Shoreline

Emma Holden

Emma Holden studied Hip-Hop at the American Dance Institute for several years while in elementary school and served as the Dance Captain for Ballard High School’s Dance Team while in high school. She currently attends UW, serves as an administrative assistant for ADI, and will teach Hip-Hop and Creative Dance at our Greenwood location this Fall.



Madison Au, Dance Teacher, American Danceinstitute
Madison (Madi) Au, Teacher,
Greenwood, Magnolia, Wedgwood

Madison (Madi) Au, is a recent graduate from Cal Poly with a Dance Minor. Madi will teach Modern Dance, Hip-Hop, KPOP, Mommy/Daddy and Me, Creative Dance, and Pre-Ballet at our Greenwood, Magnolia, and Wedgewood locations.

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She graduated from Cal Poly SLO, where she studied Psychology, Child Development, and Dance.

Madi has been dancing for over 20 years!

She teaches Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, and Hip Hop. 

She has lived in California her whole life, and is new to the Seattle area. 

She is also a Marketing Coordinator for Launch Pop, and enjoys many other art forms such as crochet, painting, drawing, and singing.

She look forward to getting to know everyone and spreading my love for dance!

Kalena Tadio, (center) Hula and Hip Hop Teacher American Dance Institute
Kalena Tadio, Teacher, Shoreline

Kalena Tadio joins the American Dance Institute's Shoreline studios, where she will teach hip-hop, hula, and contemporary dance to
adults, teens, and children.

Kalena Tadio started dancing when she was five years old. She studied hip-hop, hula, ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical/contemporary, and modern dance.
She received training at


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Pac West Performing Arts in Snohomish, Washington. She has gone on to teach and choreograph many performances.

Kalena loves to dance and wants to share it with all her students.

She can't wait to dance with you!

Olivia Fink teaches for the American Dance Institute
Olivia Fink, Teacher, 

Olivia Fink has 15 years of dance experience in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. She will teach Ballet and Tap at our Magnolia locations.

"Hi all! My name is Olivia, and I am so excited to be joining the American Dance Institute in the Fall.


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I am originally from Denver, Colorado and moved to Seattle to pursue my undergraduate degree. I graduated this last Spring, and now I'm looking forward to this new adventure of teaching. I have 15 years of dance experience within the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. My two favorite styles of dance are jazz and tap. Other than dancing, I enjoy rock climbing, reading, and hanging out with friends and family."

Where Are The American Dance Institute Dance Studios Near Me?

Six spacious dance studios in four locations including Greenwood, Wedgwood, Magnolia, and Shoreline.

Click on any red flag above to learn more about our studio locations.
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I had a blast in my hip hop class!

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! "

Testimonials

What Are Beginner Hip Hop Dance Classes for Adults 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. 

Why Do We Dance?

A Survey Of New Beginner & Returning Dancers

We surveyed 150 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.
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