Hip-Hop Beginner Kids
Beginner Hip-Hop.
at Westside Dance & Gymnastics, Portland · 4.5★ (57 Google reviews)
Next class
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 PM
Thursdays 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Ask first: Call +1503-639-5388 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 60-minute beginner hip-hop class for kids, on Thursdays at 6:30 PM, at Westside Dance & Gymnastics, 11632 SW Pacific Hwy. The studio lists 68 classes a week: Hip-Hop (14), Jazz (10), Ballet (8), Gym Mini's (7), Gym Mini's 3-5 yrs (Mini Gym) (5), and Girls Gym Levels 1 (4), and 51 of them are at beginner level.
DanceHow data
Hip-Hop classes in Portland
Every hip-hop class we track in Portland, read from studio timetables.
216
hip-hop classes a week
66
studios teach it
40%
start at 6:00 PM or later
$16
median drop-in price
Hip-Hop classes by day
Wednesday is the busiest day for hip-hop in Portland (43 of 152 dated classes). 40% start at 6:00 PM or later. The median drop-in price is $16.
This week at Westside Dance & Gymnastics
Can’t do Thursdays? Beginner hip-hop also runs here on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM.
Showing hip-hop only. All 68 classes at Westside Dance & Gymnastics →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Thu, Oct 22
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
11632 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223 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 westsideacademy.com or call +1503-639-5388.
How much is it?
$90.50 (term).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner for kids. There's also a beginner hip-hop class here on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM.
When does it run?
Every Thursday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM.
Where is it?
Westside Dance & Gymnastics, 11632 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223.
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: westsideacademy.com/dance
- First listed on DanceHow October 17, 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 4.5★ from 57 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.