Studio West Dance Academy is proud to welcome dancers to The Beat Box Hip Hop Dance Studio. The Beat Box provides an environment for dancers of all ages to have fun while gaining foundational knowledge and training in Olympia’s growing community of hip hop dance.

Our focus is hip hop, but we aim to promote cross-training in many different styles of dance and movement to provide skills that will allow dancers to thrive both personally and professionally.

Tiny Hoppers

A perfect introduction for your tiny movers to the world of hip hop dance class and choreography. Basic class skills and hip hop fundamentals are taught through games, activities, movement exercises and routines. 45 minute class for ages 4-5.

Beginning Hip Hop

This class will continue to develop the skills built in Introductory Hip Hop as well as introduce concepts of musicality, effects, formations and style.  Learning sequenced dances will be a large focal point.  Freestyle development will continue.  Choreography retention is a key element of this curriculum. 60 minute class for ages 8-12.

Beginning Teen Hip Hop

An introduction for teen dancers to hip hop movement and choreography. Lessons and exercises will introduce dancers to isolations, grooves, levels, footwork and more. Elements of freestyle are included as well as structured learning with choreography. 60 minute class for ages 13-18.

Intermediate Hip Hop

This class if for advancing dancers who are committed to strengthening their skills in choreography, performance, freestyle and execution.  Students approved for this Intermediate Hip Hop should demonstrate a strong commitment to our program with consistent attendance and participation.  Curriculum will continue to develop complex musicality challenges, choreography retention skills and group work.  Group work and showmanship are key elements of this curriculum.  Dancers can expect larger class sizes with varying ages/abilities.  Hip Hop being a social and street style of dance, we gain valuable skills through mimicking and watching others movement.  60 minute class – faculty placement.

Advanced Hip Hop

This is Studio West’s most advanced level.  Students approved for Advanced Hip Hop should demonstrate a strong commitment to our program with consistent attendance and participation.  Dancers should also demonstrate texture, levels, choreography retention and showmanship.  The curriculum will include advancing challenges for the same skills covered in the previous level, as well as individual expression and exploration as a dancer and artist.  Dancers can expect a more professional overall feeling and expectation in this level as well as a more complex showcase piece. Choreography and content may contain mature dance choreography and music. 60 minute class – faculty placement.

Adult Hip Hop

An introduction for adult dancers to hip hop movement and choreography. Lessons and exercises will introduce dancers to isolations, grooves, levels, footwork and more. Lots of fun!  60 minute class for ages 18+.