Hype Dance Company
BEST FOR
Ages 3-60
WHERE
Sheffield
What it’s like
Drop-in dance classes for ages 3 to 60, plus birthday dance parties with choreography and a video to keep.
Kids from 3 upwards can just turn up to a drop-in class here, in whatever style takes their fancy, with a warm up, some technique, a bit of choreography and a proper cool down at the end. If they're keen to go further, there are IDTA syllabus exam classes for under 18s working towards actual grades, which is a step up from the average after-school dance session.
The first class is free, which is a decent way to test whether your three-year-old actually likes structured dance or just likes the idea of it. After that, drop-ins are booked and paid for in advance rather than turning up on spec, and students get a small discount. Beginner courses run in 5-week blocks and you save a bit by booking the whole cycle upfront, though joining partway through is fine too.
Birthday parties are the bit worth flagging separately. £150 gets you two hours, split into an hour of choreography and an hour for food and games, and they film the routine so you've got a video of it afterwards rather than a half-remembered performance in the car home.
It's not just a kids' setup either. Adult classes run from 17 right through their 50s and 60s, so if you're dropping a child off for their session there's an argument for booking yourself into the class next door rather than sitting in the car park. Parking's free on-street outside, there's a tram stop a short walk away, and the buses stop nearby too.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to 16, with adult classes running alongside
- Parking
- Free on-street parking outside studio
- Getting there by bus or train
- 10 min tram (blue route) from Sheffield train station
- Parties
- Birthday dance parties from £150 (2 hours with 1 hour dance session and 1 hour for food/games)
- Worth knowing
- First class free
- First class is free, a decent way to try before committing
- Beginner courses run in 5-week cycles, cheaper if booked as a full block
- No refunds on classes or studio bookings, but you can reschedule
- Adult classes run alongside the kids' sessions if you fancy joining in too
Plan your visit
How do drop-in classes work?
You can join any drop-in class at any time, in various styles, but you need to book and pay in advance rather than just showing up. There's a small discount if you're a student with NUS.
What happens at a birthday dance party?
It's £150 for two hours: an hour of dance and choreography, then an hour for food and games. They film the routine so you get a video to keep.
Is there anything for younger children?
Drop-in classes cover ages 3 to 16, so there's room for a first-timer as well as older kids working through the IDTA exam syllabus.
What's parking like?
Free on-street parking right outside the studio, plus a reasonably priced charity car park opposite. There's also a tram stop a few minutes' walk away and several bus routes nearby.
Can I hire a studio myself?
Yes, three studios are bookable online for personal use, from 30 minutes up to a full day. Longer hires or commercial use need a direct enquiry.
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