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Hip Hop Berlin: The best studios for Urban Dance
By Mary De LucaUpdated
- For authentic Hip Hop dancing in Berlin, specialized urban dance studios like Flying Steps Academy, Motion*s, Center of Dance, and the Outbox Studios are the top addresses.
- The Berlin scene is characterized by a wide spectrum of urban styles like Popping, Locking, Breaking, House, and Krump.
- Beginners and advanced dancers can find both weekly classes and top-tier international workshops in the capital.
- Networking in Berlin happens largely through free training sessions, open battles, and urban communities.
The Berlin street dance scene is one of the most vibrant and creative communities in Europe. Here, you can find out where to discover the best studios for authentic urban dance styles in the capital.
How we selected the studios
Quality of instructors
All listed studios have proven qualified instructors from the urban scene.
Authenticity of styles
We teach authentic urban styles like Popping, Locking, or House, not just video clip dancing.
Community connection
The studios offer an open culture and regular community events or battles.
Independent selection
For this ranking, no payments or sponsorship deals from studios were accepted by udansa.
The best places for Hip Hop and Urban Dance in Berlin
- 01
Flying Steps Academy
Kreuzberg, all year round, over 40 classes per week
- Hip Hop
- Breaking
- Popping
- Locking
Founded by the world-famous breakdance crew, this academy in the Bergmannkiez is the absolute epicenter for urban dance in Berlin. Here, top-class instructors teach all facets from breaking and popping to sophisticated Hip-Hop choreographies for all ages.
- 02
Motion*s Dance and Movement Studio
Kreuzberg (Moritzplatz), open daily, open concept
- Urban Dance
- House
- Dancehall
- Beginner
Motion*s at Moritzplatz impresses with an extremely open, family-like atmosphere and a huge range of drop-in classes. In addition to classic Hip-Hop grooves, the program also includes House Dance, Dancehall, and special sessions for absolute beginners.
- 03
Center of Dance
Prenzlauer Berg, all year round, for children and adults
- Streetdance
- Hip Hop
- Commercial
In the heart of the Kulturbrauerei, the Center of Dance offers a professional training environment. In addition to contemporary styles, the studio has earned an excellent reputation for precise urban techniques and high-level street dance classes.
- 04
Outbox-Studios
Lichtenberg, weekly courses and weekend events
- Popping
- Locking
- Krump
- battles
The Outbox-Studios in the east of Berlin focus strongly on promoting the local underground scene. In addition to regular courses, community battles, jams, and specialized workshops take place here regularly, attracting dancers from all over Germany.
- 05
D!''s Dance School
Mitte, daily classes, modern studio complex
- Hip Hop
- Streetdance
- Performance
If you want to learn street dance and urban choreography in a highly professional environment, the Detlef D! Soost studio on the edge of Mitte is the right place for you. The studio offers an excellent structure for beginners and ambitious dancers who want to work on their performance.
Urban dance styles from Popping to Locking in focus
The Berlin street dance scene is characterized by its diversity and historical roots. While commercial choreographies dominate the scene in many cities, Berlin studios cultivate the pure, urban foundations. From the precise, robot-like movements of Popping to explosive, funky Locking, and even acrobatic Breaking and expressive Krumping, specialized schools employ instructors who are themselves deeply rooted in the global battle culture. If you are looking for dance styles in Berlin that go beyond classic partner dance, you will find an open, high-energy community in the urban scene. To gain a foothold in this vibrant subculture, training together in local studios is the best starting point.
The Berlin scene thrives on shared energy. In addition to regular courses, many studios offer open training sessions where dancers of all levels come together to hone their own skills, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. This open culture makes it particularly easy to connect. If you want to dive deeper into the community and look for like-minded people for joint sessions or event visits, the udansa platform helps you easily find new contacts and a suitable dance partner in Berlin.
The Berlin urban dance scene in numbers
- Urban dance styles on offer
- 8+
- Specialized studios in the guide
- 5
- courses per week in Berlin
- 150+
Frequently Asked Questions
For beginners, open studios like Motion*s at Moritzplatz or the Flying Steps Academy in the Kreuzberg Bergmannkiez are particularly well-suited. They offer special "Absolute Beginner" courses where the basics of urban grooves and coordination are taught without pressure.
Street dance is the umbrella term for all dance styles that developed outside of traditional dance studios on the street, in schoolyards, or in clubs. Hip Hop is a specific style within this street dance family that is closely linked to the music and culture of the same name.
Yes, many urban studios in Berlin offer intensive, multi-hour workshops with international guest instructors on weekends or during holidays. These are excellent for learning new techniques and diving directly into the active community.
Hip-Hop courses in Berlin and the surrounding area
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