Hip-Hop Program
This program gives dancers the opportunity to build strong Hip-Hop foundations, improve musicality, coordination, body control, flexibility, choreography skills, and stage confidence in a supportive and positive environment.
Students train 1–2 times per week, depending on the group, and participate in studio performances throughout the year.
All Hip-Hop Program students will have the opportunity to perform at least twice per season:
- Winter Performance
- Summer Recital
Additional studio and community performance opportunities may also be offered during the year.
Hip-Hop Kids (ages 6-8)
Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
1618 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Program dates
September 8, 2026 -
June 30, 2027
Teacher
Rita G.
Description
This group is designed for beginner and developing dancers who are ready for consistent hip-hop training without the more intensive Competition Team schedule.
Students work on building strong dance foundations while improving coordination, musicality, confidence, and performance skills.
Training includes:
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Hip-Hop Foundations
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Musicality & Rhythm
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Choreography
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Strength & Body Control
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Flexibility & Mobility
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Performance Skills
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Freestyle & Creativity
This group is a great starting point for students who are new to hip-hop and for dancers who want to train, perform, and grow without the competition team commitment.
Hip-Hop Kids (ages 8-12)
Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
1618 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Program dates
September 8, 2026 -
June 30, 2027
Teacher
Rita G.
Description
This program is designed for beginner and developing dancers who want to improve their hip-hop skills while training at a consistent but manageable pace.
Students build stronger foundations and gradually develop greater musicality, coordination, body control, choreography retention, and performance confidence.
Training includes:
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Hip-Hop Foundations
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Musicality
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Choreography & Memory
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Strength & Conditioning
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Flexibility & Mobility
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Freestyle & Individual Expression
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Performance Training
Students in this group may later choose to increase their training and audition for the Funky House Competition Team.
Pre hip-hop (ages 4-5)
Schedule
Saturday 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location
1618 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Program dates
September 8, 2026 -
June 30, 2027
Teacher
Rita G.
Description
Our Pre-Hip-Hop class is a fun and structured introduction to dance for our youngest students.
Children begin developing rhythm, coordination, body awareness, and confidence while learning how to move to music and participate in a group class.
Training includes:
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basic hip-hop movements and grooves;
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rhythm and musicality;
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coordination and balance;
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movement games;
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body awareness;
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simple stretching and flexibility;
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short choreography combinations;
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basic formations and spacing;
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listening and following directions;
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confidence and self-expression;
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age-appropriate performance skills.
The goal is to help young dancers become comfortable in the studio, develop a strong sense of rhythm, and build the foundation needed for future Hip-Hop training.
Students also begin learning how to perform as part of a group and participate in age-appropriate studio performances.
Hip-Hop Weekend (ages 6+)
Schedule
Saturday 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Location
1618 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Program dates
September 8, 2026 -
June 30, 2027
Teacher
Rita G.
Description
Weekend Hip-Hop is designed for students who want to dance and perform but can only commit to one class per week.
The class provides a fun and structured hip-hop experience while still giving students clear goals and opportunities to perform.
Training includes:
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hip-hop foundations;
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rhythm and musicality;
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coordination;
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body control;
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choreography;
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formations and spacing;
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stretching;
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performance skills;
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confidence;
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teamwork.
Because this group meets once per week, the training pace is more recreational and accessible for students with busy schedules or other activities.
Weekend Hip-Hop students will still participate in our studio performances, including the Winter Performance and Summer Recital.