Best Hip Hop Classes In Vancouver Near Me

Mariska McLean: My daughter has been going to the Happening for dance classes for a few years now. She really enjoys it, the dancing is fun and good for her, as wel the interacting with her friends in dance.

Ingrid Oliveira: TLDR: Unfortunately, the reviews stating that this place is not for beginners are true. It is also not a place for people who only dance as a hobby. It feels more like a place for very experienced dancers to practice their skills rather than a place to learn.I bought the "new student" package to take ballet classes and, after my first class, I don't feel like coming back. I've danced ballet for a few years in the past, but only as a hobby. Since I didn't want to start from zero (beginner class), I booked the intermediate class which is described as "for dancers with anywhere from one to four years experience who enjoy a slower-paced class with less complex dance steps."While the dance steps aren't very complex, the class is really fast-paced. Most "students" are actually professionals or highly experienced dancers or have been taking classes with the instructor for a long time. So it is easy for them to memorize long and fast sequences, but if you are new to HDC, you just stay there trying to catch up while feeling lost and dumb. In addition, because the class is so full, the instructor is unable to do hands-on corrections, and there is also no interest in the new students' backgrounds to make sure that they keep up with the class. The least that could be done is to place the new students near experienced dancers at the barre so they could have a reference during the barre exercises. Even giving the new students slower variations to get used to the instructor's style would be enough to make us feel more comfortable in our first couple of classes.I also asked about the beg/intermediate class, hoping that it would be a better fit. However, the instructor said that it was basically the same as the intermediate class. So what's the point in giving it a different name? As the schedule for the beginner classes* is impossible for me, I've decided not to use the other classes from the package that I bought. It was a highly uncomfortable experience for me, I've never felt more out of place and just wanted to leave the class asap.*The beginner classes are clearly not for beginners, since they would be more of my level and I do have previous ballet experience.Note: the instructor, staff, and dancers were all super friendly, the music used in class was great, and the choreography was beautiful. However, I'm just too dumb to pick up fast-paced sequences after a 5-second explanation in my first class.

Daniel Carter: I'm a bit surprised this place has so few reviews. When I was first looking for places to take class, I dismissed it for that very reason. But a coworker gave it high praises so I decided to check it out. I'm 4 classes in, and they've already taught 5 basic moves and gotten into the fundamentals of connection, and leading/following, which some other schools I've gone to don't even really touch on till like 3-4 months in.I think the curriculum (so far at least) is very efficiently designed and effective at teaching what you need to know when you need to know it. I think if you're very new to dancing, this is a gentle, but challenging introduction that ramps up at a good rate.Their website FAQ is also a very interesting read, especially on teaching philosophy.

mike S: No regard for the people who live in the buildings surrounding this studio. Many people have reached out to have the music turned down, and yet she refuses to be considerate or mindful of the community her building surrounds. Would not recommend supporting a business who can’t work cohesively with its community.

Sulaiman Akram: Amazing place for zumba, Mondays at 5:20 pm

Kathleen A: Great dance company. Culturally Defined will challenge your comfort zone and push you to become a better dancer and find your own personal style. I love the variety and having the chance to explore different areas of hip hop. Chris​ and Brigitte really care about their students and will help you along the way. And if anything else, you'll have fun and get a great work out (trust me, time will fly by faster than an hour at the gym and guaranteed you'll sweat more).They really exemplify their core values of family, growth, and personal expression. Whether you're new or a veteran to hip hop​, there's something to gain here.

Kevin Phillips: The faculty and kids are the just the best. It is a home away from home. I absolutely love this place.