Hip Hop Dance Classes in Southwest Florida

For those of you interested in hip hop dance classes in the Lee County, Florida area, it is a great way to spend your free time, something for your children to get involved in, that is good for them. It is a great form of rigorous training, physical and mental discipline, and artistic expression. It is also great for a child’s self – esteem. I have listed a few hip hop dance classes available in your area.

#1. Adriance Dance Academy offers hip hop dance classes. The children are split into three age groups 3 – 5, 6 – 8, and 9 – 12 years old. The cost is $100.00 per week , per child for their Summer Dance Camp. There is a $25.00 deposit to secure the position. The camp runs from June 16th through August 15th. For instance, their weekly time schedule for the week of June 16th through June 20th is ” The Big Screen” theme and for the week July 28th through August 1st , the theme is ” The Princesses”. The schedule for hip – hop dance classes are Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:00pm for ages 7 – 9 , and for ages 10 – 12 years old, from 6:00 – 7:00pm, on Wednesdays. Tuition is $44.00 per month . In the Spring they have a recital for the family and friends. The registration fee is $25.00.
The Adriance Dance Academy is located at 13130 Westlinks Terrace, Unit 7 in Fort Myers, Florida, 33913. Their telephone number is 239 – 332 – 2321, you will need to ask for the owner Dawn – Marie Adriance O’Donnell. She has been teaching all types of dance for over twenty years. She was trained at The Boston Conservatory of Music. Dawn – Marie also offers modern dance, tumbling, cheer-dance , Ballet / Lyrical and Tap dancing classes.

#2.Patty’ s Dance Studio also offers hip – hop dance classes. For the summer classes, they accept children from six years and up. The registration fee is only $10.00! The hip – hop classes are held on Thursday’ s from 5:30 – 6:30pm. The cost is $55.00 per month. When school starts in the fall, they split the children into two age groups, 5 – 8 and 9 – 12. At that time the registration fee is $35.00. The dance studio is located at 25 Homestead Rd. North in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Their telephone number is 239 – 369 – 4320. When you call, please ask for Barbie or Barbara. The summer class starts June 23rd.

#3. Bochette Dance is considered to be ” The Dance Master” since 1951. Bochette Dance offers two types of hip – hop dance classes. The first is the fast type called afro – jazz , and the other, is the slow type of hip-hop dancing, is called lyrical. They accept children ages 8 -10 years old. The cost is $10.00 per hour. There are no classes held in June. Dance classes resume after the ” Fourth Of July” holiday. The hip – hop classes are held on Monday’ s at 4:00pm. They are now accepting enrollees. They also have classes for adults. The cost is $16.00 for one and a half hours. Children’ s classes are for one hour. Bochette Dance is located at 2265 Peck Street in Fort Myers, Florida. The telephone number is 239 – 334 – 2274. The lady you will want to talk with is the owner , Jean Bochette. Quite a nice lady.

#4.Rythym In Motion Inc. has hip – hop classes as well. You may view their website at www.danceacademy.com. You will also find their schedule, tuition, and fees information. Rythym In Motion Inc. begins their summer session on June 30th through August 9th. The class prices are according to the length of the dance training session. For instance, the cost of a 30 – 60 minute session 1x per week is $120.00. For a session which is longer , up to 75 minutes, the cost is $140.00 1x per week. For that particular class, if you were to attend two times a week… the price would be $275.00. They accept children as young as five years old for the hip – hop dance classes, up to eleven years old. Rythym In Motion Inc. is located at 4409 Southeast 16th Place in Cape Coral, Florida. Their telephone number is 239 -542- 3500. If you would like to contact Rythym In Motion Inc., please ask for Dalia Hay or Douglas Hay. They are both Co – Artistic Directors and will be able to answer any questions or concerns regarding the hip – hop dance classes.

#5.Creative Arts Dance Center offers many dance classes including hip – hop, and music lessons. You can visit their website at www.misscc.com. The 2008 season classes begin in August. Classes start with only four registrants. The hip – hop classes are for ages 13 to adults. There is a $35.00 registration fee. One class per week is $60.00 per month. The lady you will need to talk with is Miss Melissa. Their address is 9131 College Parkway, Suite 9, Fort Myers, Florida 33919. Their telephone number is 239 – 437 – 0163.

#6. Tropical Twister is generally new, since 2006 . It is referred by Florida Cheer Dance Association. They offer a free trial class. You may print a coupon for free from their website www.tropicalgymnastics.com. The cost of an hour class is $50.00, this is their monthly charge. Two hour class monthly fee is $95.00. They also have summer camps available during the summer. Tropical Twister is located in Cape Coral, Florida. Their telephone number is 239 – 540 – 9800. You will need to talk with Cindy.

All of the hip – hop dance businesses that are listed, have various other types of dance instruction available. Please contact them for more information.
These hip – hop classes are sure to brighten your day!

Sources: Business Websites, calls to Dance Studios from online Directory.