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Dance classes in Sheffield for all ages

Whether you’re three or sixty-three, a complete beginner or working towards your next exam, there’s a class for you at Hype. We’ve been teaching dance in Sheffield since 2004, and for nearly ten years our home has been our studios in Shalesmoor, just by Kelham Island.

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Teaching in Sheffield since 2004 · Qualified, insured, DBS-checked teachers · IDTA affiliated · Everyone welcome, whatever your age or experience · Meet the team

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Little ones (Ages 3–5)

Creative Dance & Play is our first class for 3 to 5-year-olds. Through music, movement and imagination, children build coordination and confidence, and have a lot of fun along the way. Classes run in line with Sheffield school terms and are invoiced each half term. New starters can join at any point in the year, and the first 3 weeks are pay-as-you-go, so your child can try the class before you commit to a full term.

Cost: £5.25, invoiced half-termly.

How to start: Get in touch to find out about places.

Children and teens: graded IDTA classes

Our graded classes follow the International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA) (opens in a new tab) syllabus in ballet, pointe, modern jazz, tap and acrobatics for dance. Students work steadily through the grades, and when we’re confident they’re ready, they can take IDTA exams. Exams are optional, but we encourage them: they’re a great way to mark progress and celebrate what students have achieved.

Classes run in line with Sheffield school terms and are invoiced each half term. New starters can join at any point in the year, and the first 3 weeks are pay-as-you-go, so your child can try the class before you commit to a full term.

Cost: £6.50 for a 60-minute class, £5.25 for 45 minutes, £3.75 for 30 minutes, invoiced half-termly.

How to start: Contact us and we’ll help you find the right class and level for your child.

She has settled in quickly and has made friends in her grade that she talks to on the phone during the week. She is loving the style of dance and the way they get to do some choreography themselves, and it seems to be much more fast paced at Hype, instead of the same thing, dragging on for months on end, and always being Disney!

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Children and teens: drop-in classes

Just want to dance, without exams or a termly commitment? Our junior (ages 5–11) and teen (ages 12–16) drop-in classes let young dancers try different styles and come along week by week.

Cost: £6.50 for a 60-minute class, £5.25 for 45 minutes.

How to start: Book online before you come, so we know to expect you.

Adults (Ages 17+)

New to dance, or coming back after a long break? Start with one of our 5-week beginner courses in ballet, contemporary or tap. You’ll learn the basics with people at the same stage as you, then move on to our weekly drop-in classes.

Our drop-ins cover ballet, contemporary, commercial, tap and modern jazz, plus stretch & flexibility and choreography. Classes run at Level 1, 2 and 3, along with Open Level classes, so you can find the right fit and move up when you’re ready. There’s no commitment: come whenever you can make it. Our adult dancers range from 17 to people in their 50s and 60s.

Hype Dance is a place where I feel happy and can just be myself.

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Cost: Beginner courses £32.50 for 5 weeks. Drop-in classes £7.50, or £6.50 for students (get your NUS discount code).

How to start: Book online before you come, so we know to expect you.

Private lessons and dance parties

We also offer private lessons, from audition preparation to your first dance at a wedding, and dance parties for birthdays, hen dos and team building. Find out more about private tuition & dance parties.

Cost: Private lessons from £40 per hour, which includes planning and delivery of the session as well as studio hire. Dance parties from £150 for a session.

How to start: Get in touch to discuss your session.

Why dance with Hype?

All our teachers are qualified, insured and experts in the styles they teach, and they’re overseen by our Creative Director, Paulina Chochulska. They bring their own personality to every class and adapt to the people in the room, so you learn properly and enjoy it. We’re a non-profit, so what we earn goes back into classes, outreach and new dance work. Learn more about us.

Questions people often ask

I’ve never danced before. Can I join?

Yes. Adults can start with one of our 5-week beginner courses, and children can join a class at any time. For graded classes, just get in touch first so we can suggest the right level.

Do I need to book?

Yes, please book adult and drop-in classes online before you come. For graded IDTA classes, contact us first and we’ll take it from there.

How does paying for children’s graded classes work?

The first 3 weeks are pay-as-you-go so that you can make sure the class is suitable before committing. After that, classes are invoiced each half term, in line with Sheffield school terms.

What should I wear?

For adult and drop-in classes there’s no dress code. Wear something comfortable you can move in, like leggings or joggers and a fitted top. Footwear depends on the style, and each class description tells you what you’ll need. Graded IDTA classes have a uniform: when you contact us to book a place, we’ll email you the details.

Is there a student discount?

Yes, adult drop-ins are £6.50 for students. Send us your details and we’ll give you a discount code to use when you book.

Do other groups run classes at your studios?

Yes, local dancers and organisations hire our studios to run their own classes. You’ll find them on our timetable; please contact them directly for details.

Ready to dance?

Find a class that suits you on our timetable, or get in touch and we’ll help you choose.

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