Hip hop dance for kids and teens
This powerful, high-energy dance style relies on a punchy beat and a little bit of attitude! Students will master individual moves before learning to build up to longer routines. The Hip Hop appeal is stronger than ever and students will love these dynamic classes.
Hip hop brings a different energy to the Ontario School of Ballet: athletic, current and expressive. Classes run from age six through Senior levels.
What students learn in hip hop class
Hip hop classes teach the foundations first: grooves, isolations, footwork and musicality. From there, dancers learn individual moves and then build them into longer routines, working on coordination, stamina and performance.
Hip hop on Friday evenings
Most of our hip hop classes run on Friday afternoons and evenings at our St Clair West studio, starting with Primary Hip Hop at 4:30. Teen/Senior Hip Hop, for ages 12 and up, runs on Monday evenings at our Oakwood Village studio.
Hip hop levels for every stage of training
Primary Hip Hop is for ages 6 to 8, Junior Hip Hop for ages 9 and 10, Pre-Intermediate Hip Hop from age 11, and Senior Hip Hop for ages 14 and up. Teen/Senior Hip Hop is open to ages 12 and up. Each hip hop class meets once a week, and none of our hip hop classes are invitation only.
Hip hop class schedule by age (2026-2027)
Ages are based on the year your dancer was born.
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| Age | Class | When, where and teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 (born 2018 to 2020) | Primary Hip Hop |
Fri 4:30-5:30, St Clair West
with Mr. Dane Gulston |
| 9 to 10 (born 2016 to 2017) | Junior Hip Hop |
Fri 6:30-7:30, St Clair West
with Mr. Dane Gulston |
| 11 to 13+ (born 2013 to 2015) | Pre-Intermediate Hip Hop |
Fri 7:30-8:30, St Clair West
with Mr. Dane Gulston |
| 12 and up | Teen/Senior Hip Hop |
Mon 5:00-6:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 14 and up | Senior Hip Hop |
Fri 5:30-6:30, St Clair West
with Mr. Dane Gulston |
The full 2026-2027 timetable lists every class across both studios.
What to wear to hip hop class
Hip hop dancers wear comfortable dance clothes (no jeans) and running shoes or jazz sneakers. Hair should be securely fastened away from the face and neck. Full details are on our uniform page.
Hip hop classes at both Toronto studios
Hip hop runs at our St Clair West studio at 1133 St Clair Avenue West and our Oakwood Village studio at 504 Oakwood Avenue. All classes are taught by expert accredited dance educators, and limited class sizes allow for individual attention.
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Find your dancer's class in the schedule above or the full 2026-2027 timetable, or register now to save your dancer's spot.
Frequently asked questions about hip hop classes
Hip hop starts at age six with Primary Hip Hop, for ages 6 to 8, on Friday afternoons at our St Clair West studio.
Most hip hop classes run on Fridays at our St Clair West studio at 1133 St Clair Avenue West. Teen/Senior Hip Hop, for ages 12 and up, runs on Mondays at our Oakwood Village studio.
Hip hop classes are grouped by age, and none of our hip hop classes are invitation only, so dancers start in the class for their age.
Comfortable dance clothes (no jeans) and running shoes or jazz sneakers, with hair securely fastened away from the face and neck.