Hip Hop Dance Classes in New Jersey
Fresh moves, real fun
Hip hop is pure fun with serious style. At The King Centre, our New Jersey hip hop classes teach the foundations — grooves, isolations and musicality — and build up to full choreography, all set to the music kids actually love.
It's an incredibly popular first class for kids who might not picture themselves in a tutu, and it's a high-energy showstopper on the competition stage.
Serving dance families across Bergen and Passaic County — Mahwah, Wanaque, Ramsey, Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Pompton Lakes and the surrounding North Jersey communities.
For every kind of dancer
Whether you want a fun weekly activity or a serious path to the competition stage, hip hop at The King Centre has a place for your dancer.
The class kids beg to come back to
Hip hop is upbeat, social and full of attitude in the best way. It's a fantastic entry point for kids and teens who love current music and want to move — no experience necessary.
- Set to age-appropriate, current music
- Builds rhythm, coordination and confidence
- Perfect for kids new to dance
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced groups
Choreography that brings the energy
Competitive hip hop is all about power, precision and crowd energy. Our advanced classes sharpen technique, musicality and performance for the competition stage and the American Youth Dance Company.
- Foundations through advanced choreography
- Clean formations, precision and musicality
- High-energy performance quality
- Competition and AYDC opportunities
Real skills, built to last
- Hip hop foundations, grooves and isolations
- Musicality and rhythm
- Choreography, formations and freestyle basics
- Performance energy and stage presence
Frequently asked questions
Is hip hop appropriate for young kids?
Yes — our hip hop classes use age-appropriate music and choreography, so kids get all the fun and energy in a positive, wholesome environment.
What should my child wear to hip hop?
Comfortable athletic clothes and clean sneakers used only indoors. See the Policies page for details.
Can hip hop be competitive?
Definitely. Our advanced dancers perform competitive hip hop routines through the American Youth Dance Company.
Ready to try hip hop?
Book a free trial class at our Mahwah or Wanaque, NJ studio and see why families have trusted The King Centre for fifty years.
