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Hip Hop Dance Class for Kids in Singapore
Ages 5 years & above
Your child does not need to be a dancer to love hip hop. It is one of the most popular forms of street dance, giving children the freedom to express themselves through movement. At Crestar School of Dance, students learn techniques such as gliding, jerking, popping, and locking, all set to the latest pop tracks that keep them moving and motivated.
Hip hop classes are also an excellent form of exercise. It builds cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, and improves flexibility. It relieves stress, builds confidence, and has been shown to improve social and cognitive skills in children.
Popularity of Hip Hop Dance in Singapore
Hip hop has grown into one of the most visible street dance styles in Singapore. The National Arts Council recognises street dance as a form favoured by Singaporean youth. Today it has a steady presence in schools, community centres, and youth festivals, with each year bringing in a new wave of children keen to try it.
For parents, the appeal is practical as much as cultural. The Singapore Physical Activity Guidelines, issued by the Health Promotion Board and Sport Singapore, recommend at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day for children and youth. Hip hop works well here. It is active, structured, and most children take to the music readily, which makes it easier to keep up as a weekly habit.
What You Will Learn
In our hip hop classes for kids, your child picks up a solid grounding in real hip hop technique and style.
- Foundational Techniques: Footwork, isolations, freezes, and body control that form the base of every hip hop style.
- Key Styles: Popping, locking, and other street dance elements, taught step by step so your child builds skill without feeling overwhelmed.
- Musicality and Expression: Learning to hear the beat, respond to the music, and move with their own personality rather than copying by rote.
- Performance and Presence: As your child progresses, they learn to perform with energy in front of others and hold attention on stage.
Hip Hop Dance Programmes & Packages Offered
Crestar offers hip hop dance classes in Singapore to children from age 5 on a term basis, so your child progresses week to week rather than starting fresh each time. They can join at any point in the year.
During the school holidays, we also run short programmes like Hip Hop Dance Jam for children who want to go deeper outside of the regular term.
Class schedules, fees, and package details vary by age group. To find the right hip hop class for your child, or to ask about current term dates and pricing, get in touch with our team, and we will walk you through the options available.
Why Choose Crestar for Hip Hop Dance Class
Not every hip hop dance class in Singapore is run the same way. Here is what parents consistently find when they compare Crestar School of Dance to other options.
- Real Technique, Not Just Routines: Your child learns proper hip hop foundations, including gliding, jerking, popping, and locking, building real skill from the ground up.
- Professional Studios: Sprung floors, full-length mirrors, and dance barres at every location. Your child trains in a space purpose-built for dance.
- Hand-Picked Instructors: Teachers go through a rigorous selection process and receive regular training to stay current in their craft.
- Performance Opportunities: Your child gets to perform. Crestar holds concerts and internal competitions that give students a real stage and a goal to work towards.
Benefits of Hip Hop Dance for Kids
A hip hop dance class does more than burn energy. Here is what your child actually gains.
Physical Benefits
Children who do hip hop regularly tend to be more active, more coordinated, and less stressed.
1. Physical Fitness and Coordination
Strength, flexibility, and coordination all improve without it feeling like a workout. Hip hop routines are high-energy and full-body, sharpening motor skills and body awareness through movements that feel like play. What they pick up here shows up in other sports and daily life, too.
2. Stress Relief and Mental Wellbeing
Children feel pressure too. The physical movement and rhythm of hip hop give them an outlet to release tension and lift their mood after a long school day, in a way that sitting on a screen does not.
Cognitive Benefits
Memorising routines, keeping count, and staying focused for a full class all work the brain, not just the body.
1. Memory and Focus
Learning and retaining routines trains working memory and sustained attention, skills that transfer directly to academic tasks.
2. Numeracy and Musicality
Counting beats, tracking timing, and responding to rhythm engage the same mathematical and pattern-recognition thinking used in the classroom.
Social Benefits
Hip hop is learned in a group, performed in a group, and enjoyed in a group. That shapes how your child interacts with others.
1. Confidence That Shows
Mastering a new move or performing in front of others builds a sense of achievement that does not stay in the studio. It shows up in school, in conversations, and in how they carry themselves day to day.
2. Social Skills and Teamwork
Group routines require communication, cooperation, and respect, not just dancing next to someone. These are the same skills that help in school, friendships, and group settings outside of dance.
3. Self-Expression and Creativity
Every child moves differently, and hip hop treats that as a strength, not a problem. Each routine carries a bit of their personality, so they learn to back their own style rather than copy someone else’s.
Choosing the Right Hip Hop Dance Class
Picking a hip hop class for kids is less about finding the “best” school and more about finding the right fit for your child. A few questions are worth thinking through before you sign up.
Factors to Consider
Before enrolling, it helps to think past the timetable. A class that suits your child’s age, confidence, and interest is the one they will actually stick with.
- Your Child’s Age and Stage: A 5-year-old starting out needs a very different class from a 10-year-old who has danced before. Check that the class is grouped by age and experience, not just mixed together.
- What Your Child Is Looking For: Some children want fun and movement, others want to learn proper technique and perform. Both are valid, but they point to different kinds of classes. It is worth asking your child what they are hoping for.
- Your Weekly Schedule: Hip hop works best as a habit, not a one-off. Pick a class time and location you can realistically commit to across the term, not just the first few weeks.
When the class fits your child’s age, interest, and schedule, they are more likely to feel comfortable, keep attending, and enjoy hip hop as part of their weekly routine.
Types of Classes
Hip hop classes in Singapore come in a few different formats, and the right one depends on how much your child wants to commit.
- Weekly Term-Based Classes: The standard format. Your child attends once a week across the term and builds skill steadily.
- Holiday Programmes: Shorter, more intensive classes during the school breaks. A low-commitment way for new children to try hip hop, or for existing students to top up their practice.
- Talent or Scholarship Tracks: For children who show real interest and ability and want to go further, with more coaching and performance opportunities than a regular weekly class.
If you are not sure which one fits, start with a weekly class or a holiday programme and see how your child takes to it.
Enrolling in a Hip Hop Dance Class
Choosing the right class helps your child feel excited, supported, and ready to learn. Before signing up, it is useful to know what to expect, how to prepare, and what small details can make their first lesson smoother.
How to Register
Getting your child started is simple. You can contact us and choose a class that fits their age and your weekly schedule. Hip hop is open from age 5 and runs on a term basis, and in most cases, your child can join partway through the year rather than waiting for a new term to begin.
If you are not sure which hip hop dance class is right for your kid, our team is happy to talk it through with you. Find your nearest branch and talk to us today!
Preparing for the First Class
A little preparation helps your child feel more settled on day one. Nothing complicated, just a few small things that make the first class easier for them.
- What to Wear: Comfortable, loose clothing that they can move freely in, and clean trainers with a good grip.
- What to Bring: A water bottle. Hip hop classes are active, and your child will likely work up a sweat.
- When to Arrive: About 10 minutes early, so they have time to find the studio, meet the instructor, and ease in without feeling rushed.
With the right preparation, your child can walk into their first hip hop class feeling comfortable,
confident, and ready to enjoy the experience.
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