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ADULT STREET DANCE CLASSES SWANSEA

Get ready to move, groove, and unleash your inner dancer! Our adult street dance classes in Swansea are perfect for beginners, intermediates, or anyone looking to sharpen their skills in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.

 

Learn the latest urban dance styles, from hip-hop and popping to locking and breaking, all taught by experienced instructors who bring passion and expertise to every session.

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Street Dance & Hip Hop Swansea

These classes focus on building confidence, improving rhythm, and mastering dynamic moves while encouraging personal expression and creativity.

 

Whether you’re looking to get fit, meet new people, or just have a blast dancing, our street dance sessions are designed to make every class enjoyable and accessible. Join us in Swansea and be part of a vibrant dance community where energy, music, and movement come together!

WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR ADULT STREET DANCE CLASS

Our Swansea Street Dance Classes:

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Our adult street dance classes are all about fun, movement, and self-expression—no matter your experience level. Here’s what you can expect:

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  • High-Energy Warm-Ups: Get your body moving and ready for dynamic street dance routines while improving flexibility and stamina.

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  • Step-by-Step Instruction: Learn core street dance styles such as hip-hop, popping, locking, and breaking, broken down so everyone can follow.

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  • Skill Development: Build strength, rhythm, coordination, and confidence with guided practice and technique-focused drills.

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  • Choreography & Freestyle: Put your moves together in fun routines and discover the joy of freestyling to your favorite tracks.

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  • Supportive Community: Join a welcoming group where dancers of all levels can learn, grow, and have fun together.

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  • Fitness & Fun: Burn calories, boost your energy, and leave each class feeling motivated and accomplished.

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Whether you’re picking up dance for the first time or brushing up on your skills, our classes make street dance accessible, exciting, and rewarding.

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HISTORY OF STREET DANCE

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Street Dance Classes in Swansea – History & Culture

 

Street dance originated in urban communities in the 1970s, growing alongside hip-hop culture in cities like New York.

 

Popular styles such as breaking, locking, and popping began at block parties and dance battles, emphasizing freestyle movement, rhythm, and self-expression.

 

Over the years, street dance has evolved into a global phenomenon, influencing hip-hop dance, urban dance, and modern street dance classes.In Swansea, street dance continues this legacy, offering adults of all skill levels the chance to learn dynamic moves, build confidence, and enjoy a fun, energetic workout.

 

Our local street dance classes focus on creativity, technique, and performance, providing a supportive environment for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

 

Discover the history, culture, and excitement of street dance right here in Swansea, and join a growing community of passionate dancers!

STYLES OF STREET DANCE

Street dance is diverse, with many styles that evolved in urban communities and clubs. The main styles include:

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Breaking (B-boying/B-girling)

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  • Originated in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s.

  • Known for acrobatic floor moves, spins, freezes, and power moves.

  • Often performed in battles and competitions.

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Popping

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  • Developed in California in the 1970s.

  • Involves quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to create “popping” movements.

  • Often includes animation-like moves, waves, and robot styles.

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Locking

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  • Created by Don Campbell in the 1970s.

  • Features fast, exaggerated movements and “locks” or pauses in the dance.

  • Expressive and playful, often performed to funk music.

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Hip-Hop Dance

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  • Evolved alongside hip-hop music and culture.

  • Combines elements of freestyle, grooves, footwork, and rhythm-based choreography.

  • Includes styles like krumping, tutting, and freestyle improvisation.

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House Dance

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  • Originated in Chicago and New York clubs.

  • Focuses on fast, intricate footwork, fluid movements, and body isolations.

  • Often danced to house music.

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Krumping

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  • Emerged in Los Angeles in the early 2000s.

  • High-energy, aggressive, and expressive style emphasizing stomps, chest pops, and arm swings.

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