Whether your little one enjoys dancing ballet, hip hop, jazz or K-pop, these dance studios offer various dance classes for kids in Hong Kong.
Honing your little ones’ talents through extracurricular activities is key, from drama lessons to sports, arts and dancing, these classes give plenty of room for growth whilst teaching kids important skills. If you have a pair of happy feet at home (or two!) and are thinking of enrolling them in a dance school or academy, Hong Kong has plenty of dance studios offering ballet, tap dance, Latin dance, K-pop and even Bollywood styles of dancing. If you don’t know where to start, we’ve rounded up the best dance studios offering kids’ dance classes in Hong Kong.
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Dance For Joy – A well-established dance studio with over 500 students enrolled in dance classes!
Ages: 18 months to 13 years
Dance Classes: Jazz, pop, hip hop, funky, K-pop and gymnastics
Use code SASSYMAMA10 to enjoy 10% discounts on the new tern enrolments. Valid until Sunday, 31 December, 2023.
Dance For Joy, Shop 209, 2/F 68 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 9346 4478
Dance For Joy, Shop 10, 1/F The Visionary Commercial Area, 1 Ying Hong Street, Tung Chung, Lantau, Hong Kong, 9264 8597, Facebook: Dance for Joy HK, Instagram: @danceforjoyhk, www.danceforjoyhk.com
Move For Life – Multi-dance class that teaches confidence, teamwork and expression
Co-founded by Dancing With The Stars and Strictly Come Dancing’s Joshua Keefe, Move For Life helps children realise their potential in an environment that encourages them to stand out, be themselves and shine bright! It has great teacher-student dynamics where kids will learn confidence, self-awareness and teamwork and find their strength through performing. Each class covers the bases of hip-hop, jazz, Latin, ballroom and K-pop, allowing kids to develop a variety of dance skills and then naturally gravitate towards their preferred style. Move For Life also does competitions and graded exams for kids to keep their motivation going!
Sassy Mama Tip: Enjoy 20% off when you book two dance classes and 30% off when you enrol in three!
Ages: 2 to 12 years
Dance Classes: Multi-dance
Move For Life, various locations across Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 5577 8047, Facebook: Move For Life, Instagram: @moveforlife.asia, www.moveforlife.asia
The Spin Club – Kids’ dance classes at a private social club in Hong Kong
A private sports and social club in Hong Kong, The Spin Club offers exceptional dance coaching and state-of-the-art facilities through its Spin Junior program. Your child will receive world-class coaching at the club’s state-of-the-art facility to improve their dance and physical education skills, as well as learn vital life skills like good posture and self-management to help them reach their full potential.
Spin Club, 15/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 2628 0211, [email protected], www.spinclubhk.com
Studio 789 – Dance classes for kids as young as 2.5 years old
With a strong focus on nurturing the talents and interests of students in the arts, Studio 789 aims to develop the next generation of dancers and artists. It offers toddler dance classes for children from 2.5 years old, the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus, Jazz & K-Pop as well as Variation Classes where students are taught a choreographed dance which they then perform at upcoming events and competitions. Rest assured, your child will receive all the exposure, guidance and opportunities that they need to learn and grow.
Ages: From 2.5 years
Dance Classes: Ballet, Jazz, K-Pop
Use code Sassymama to enjoy 5% off the seasonal package and 10% off on the annual package. Valid until Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
Studio 789, 69 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2286 0820, Instagram: @studio789hk, www.studio789.co
Infinity Dance – Contemporary jazz dance classes In Kowloon
Infinity Dance Studio offers classes for kids as young as 4 years old (K2 onwards) with class options from hip-hop, to jazz and jazz-funk. The energetic classes are sure to draw out even the shyest kids!
Age: 3 to 16 years
Dance Classes: Hip hop, jazz-funk, jazz, urban dance, Popping
Infinity Dance, 4/F, Hermes Commercial Centre, 4 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2389 8202, www.infinitydance.com.hk
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Hong Kong Youth Ballet Academy – Ballet dance classes for budding ballerinas and ballerinos
If you and your kid are serious about ballet then check out the elite ballet school at the Hong Kong Youth Ballet Academy. The academy aims to inspire the next generation of ballet dancers, with classes taught by professional instructors, paying special attention to this dance form’s prestigious heritage.
Age: 3 and up
Classes: Ballet
Hong Kong Youth Ballet Academy, 1/F, KP Tower, 93 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong, 2234 6317, www.hkybacademy.com
BallroomBees – Getting kids to love ballroom dancing
Founded by “Strictly Come Dancing” star Katya Virshilas and her world Champion husband Klaus Kongsdal Jensen, BallroomBees focuses on teaching young kids ballroom dancing. Starting from BabyBees and moving right up to MightyBees, the classes teach dancing with its strong fundamentals of etiquette and movement with a partner.
Ages: 18 months to 11 years
Dance Classes: Ballroom dancing
BallroomBees, various locations across Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 4622 3215, www.ballroombees.com
City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) – Dance classes and dance studio for kids based in the New Territories
One of Hong Kong’s oldest leading dance companies, CCDC works with youngsters, adults and professionals, and puts on top-notch performances every year. Dance classes cater to those of all ages with plenty of opportunities for kids to develop and continue their dance passions and skills as they grow up.
Age: 3 to 13 years
Dance Classes: Baby ballet, hip hop, jazz and much more
City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC), Unit 101-102, 1/F, Tai Po Arts Centre, 12 On Pong Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2328 9205, www.ccdc.com.hk
Island Dance – Dance class provider with locations all across Hong Kong (including outlying islands)
With plenty of locations across Hong Kong, you are sure to find a location near you (even if you live in one of the outlying islands). Children as young as 18 months can participate in dance classes including freestyle, tap, ballet, acro and hip-hop. There are also dance classes for children with special needs.
Age: 18 months and up
Classes: Freestyle, ballet, hip-hop, tap and acro
Island Dance, various locations across Hong Kong, 2987 1571, www.islanddance.com.hk
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Jean M. Wong School of Ballet – A well-reputed ballet school with multiple locations in Hong Kong
Recognised as one of the most prestigious ballet schools in Asia, Jean M. Wong School of Ballet has been on the dancing scene in Hong Kong since 1960. The school’s main priority is classical ballet which starts training kids from the age of two and upwards and uses the RAD system for classes and examinations.
Age: 2 and up
Dance Classes: Ballet
Jean M. Wong School of Ballet, various locations across Hong Kong, 2886 3992, www.jmwballet.org
Twinkle Dance Company – Popular dance studio in Hong Kong for kids of all ages
Twinkle Dance Company believes in getting those dancing shoes on early! It also offers dance classes for kids as young as 18 months all the way up to adulthood. With four studio locations across Hong Kong and dance classes conducted at schools and clubs across the city, you’re sure to find a class near you.
Age: 18 months and up
Dance Classes: Ballet, K-pop, jazz and more
Twinkle Dance Company, various locations across Hong Kong, www.twinkledance.com
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Academy of Dance – Well-known kids’ dance studio in Hong Kong
Offering an extensive range of dance classes for children with plenty of after-school schedules, Academy of Dance’s courses are suitable from toddlers to teens. It comes with an affordable package and experienced teachers, and also has summer camps and annual showdowns.
Age: 18 months to 18 years
Dance Classes: Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, acro and contemporary dance
Academy of Dance, various locations across Hong Kong, 9856 9683, www.academyofdance.com.hk
Neverland Dance House – Dance studio with Kids Academy providing dance classes for toddlers and tweens
Neverland Dance House hosts weekly dance classes for kids; you can sign up for a trial class first to see how your child likes it and then book for monthly classes. Those with a knack for dancing will be chosen to be a part of the elite crew, where students will join competitions and perform.
Age: 3 to 13 years
Dance Classes: Hip hop, jazz, popping, waacking and k-pop
Neverland Dance House (Kids Academy), Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 9083 6253, www.neverland.com.hk
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Editor’s Note: “Dance Classes For Kids In Hong Kong: Ballet, Jazz, K-Pop, Hip-Hop And More” was most recently updated in December 2023 by Fashila Kanakka. Special thanks to Danielle Roberts for her contribution.