Hip-Hop Beginner Kids
Beginner Hip-Hop.
at Derwent Danceworks, York · 5.0★ (2 Google reviews)
Next class
Thu 22 Oct, 15:45
Thursdays 15:45–16:20
Ask first: Call +447985687807 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 35-minute beginner hip-hop class for kids, on Thursdays at 15:45, at Derwent Danceworks, Main St. The studio lists 29 classes a week: Ballet (12), Jazz (4), Contemporary (2), Junior Freestyle (2), Tap (2), and Hip-Hop, and 13 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“ages 5-12”
DanceHow data
Hip-Hop classes in York
Every hip-hop class we track in York, read from studio timetables.
40
hip-hop classes a week
21
studios teach it
38%
start at 18:00 or later
13%
are beginner level
Hip-Hop classes by day
Monday is the busiest day for hip-hop in York (8 of 21 dated classes). 38% start at 18:00 or later. No hip-hop class here publishes a drop-in price, so ask when you book.
This week at Derwent Danceworks
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Thu 22 Oct
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
Main St, Thorganby, York YO19 6DA Dance school
DirectionsSame style nearby
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Before you go
Your first hip-hop class
Is Hip-Hop beginner-friendly?
Absolutely. Hip-Hop is one of the most accessible dance styles for beginners because there's no 'one right way' to move, you don't need a partner, and mistakes blend naturally into the groove. Beginner classes move at a comfortable pace and celebrate fun over perfection. Most adult beginners feel at home within the first two or three classes.
Do I need any prior dance experience to start Hip-Hop?
Not at all. Hip-Hop welcomes absolute beginners and often attracts people with no dance background. If anything, a fresh start means you're not unlearning habits from other styles. Many adult learners come to Hip-Hop without ever having danced before, and they thrive.
What should I wear to a Hip-Hop class?
Wear whatever feels comfortable and lets you move freely: joggers, loose trousers, shorts, and a t-shirt or hoodie. Trainers are essential. You want clothes that don't restrict your hips or arms. Tie back long hair, remove jewellery, and bring a water bottle. Clean trainer soles are a must on the studio floor.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
It's priced as a term, so you may need to book the whole block. Ask before you go: on derwentdance.co.uk or call +447985687807.
How much is it?
The price isn't listed. Dance classes in York typically cost £6–£11 per class (median £8, from 45 classes that publish a price).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner for kids.
When does it run?
Every Thursday, 15:45–16:20.
Where is it?
Derwent Danceworks, Main St, Thorganby, York YO19 6DA.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: derwentdance.co.uk/venues/
- First listed on DanceHow 17 October 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 5.0★ from 2 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.