HIP HOP
Overview
Asia Pacific Dance Association's Urban Ignite syllabus is based on a variety of foundation styles, Breaking, Locking and Popping, Wacking and Krump to name a few. Dancers are taught the basic steps of each style, building on each year to learn the correct techniques.
Students work towards sitting a mid-year exam and then work on an item for our show in terms 3 and 4. Competition work is offered in crews, solos, duos and trios. Entry is through invitation or audition processes.
Our Hip Hop teachers are kind, friendly and welcoming, so whether you are a little shy or the most confident kid on the block, Dance24Seven is the best place for Hip Hop in Auckland.
Classes
Age at 31 Dec | Level | Classes per week | Class Type |
|---|---|---|---|
5 years | Lil' Groovers | One | Foundation |
6 years | Little Lockers | One | Foundation |
7 years | Level One | One | Exam |
8 years | Level Two | One | Exam |
9 years | Level Three | One | Exam |
10 years | Level Four | One | Exam |
11 years | Level Five | One | Exam |
12 years | Level Six | One | Exam |
13 years | Level Seven | One | Exam |
14 years | Level Eight | One | Exam |
15 years | Level Nine | One | Exam |
16 years | Level 10 | One | Exam |
17 years | Solo Seal | One | Exam |
Hip Hop class guide by age
Hip Hop follows the APDA Urban Ignition syllabus: breaking, locking, popping, house, krump and more. Every level is one class a week. Your free trial is one class per style.
Hip Hop for 5–6 year olds
Foundation hip hop, one 30-minute class a week on Saturday. Lots of energy and cool moves, learned step by step. Free trials for Lil' Groovers open in 2027.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lil' Groovers (5) | Sat 11:15–11:45am | 1 | Trials open 2027 |
| Little Lockers (6) | Sat 9:30–10:00am | 1 | Book free trial |
Hip Hop for 7–9 year olds
One class a week, building the foundations of each style towards a mid-year exam and the annual show.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level One (7) | Sat 12:00–12:30pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Level Two (8) | Tue 3:30–4:00pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Level Three (9) | Mon 4:00–4:45pm | 1 | Book free trial |
Hip Hop for 10–12 year olds
One 60-minute class a week.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Four (10) | Mon 6:15–7:15pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Level Five (11) | Mon 5:15–6:15pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Level Six (12) | Thu 7:00–8:00pm | 1 | Book free trial |
Hip Hop for teens (13–17)
One class a week. Teens new to hip hop start in Level Eight.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Seven (13) | Not running in 2026 | — | — |
| Level Eight (14) | Thu 6:00–7:00pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Level Nine (15) | Mon 7:15–8:15pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Level Ten (16) | Tue 6:00–7:00pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Solo Seal (17) | Not running in 2026 | — | — |
Hip Hop crews and competition
Crews, solos, duos and trios are by invitation or audition. Crew and competition dancers must also take their hip hop exam class.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Hip Hop Crew (5–11) | Thu 5:00–6:00pm | 1 | By invitation |
Common questions
- How many hip hop classes a week?
- One at every level.
- My teen is new to hip hop. Where do they start?
- Level Eight (Thursday 6:00pm).
- Do hip hop dancers sit exams?
- Yes, APDA Urban Ignition exams. They're recommended, not compulsory.
Times are for Term 4 2026. Pricing varies based on class size: see timetable and fees. Questions? Ask us.