Everything you need to know before you start
Book your trialHow much are street dance classes?
Streetfunk offers a single trial prior to signing up for classes to make sure your child is in the correct class and venue that suits them!
A single trial is £8 (for 45 mins in Littlehampton), £10 (for a 1 hour session in Eastbourne or Hove) or £14.25 (for a two hour session in Hove) bookable through our Classes page. If you decide to sign up, we send you a link to set up a direct debit for your chosen class.
Where can I find street dance classes?
We currently have street dance classes in Hove, Eastbourne and Littlehampton.
Trial sessions are available for all venues by pre-booking through the Classes section of our website. Please note we do not accept walk-ins.
How many weeks do you run the street dance classes?
We run classes for 43 weeks a year. You can view our term dates here.
Do you offer drop-in street dance classes?
We enroll our students in a class on a monthly basis. Due to capacity, we are unable to offer regular drop-in sessions.
Is dance experience necessary to join Streetfunk?
No. Classes are arranged so that everyone is at a similar level and/or age and each session moves to a suitable pace.
Are discounts available for classes?
Unfortunately no.
What ages do you have street dance classes for?
Streetfunk offers classes for everyone between the ages of 4-18 years.
What is suitable footwear for street dance?
To support your child’s ankles and to get the best experience from the class, we would highly recommend trainers. Please no boots, crocs or sandals.
What should my child wear to their street dance class?
Suitable clothing is advised, in order to move and stretch freely. Joggers, leggings, shorts with t-shirts or vests are all suitable. We also advise no school uniforms for the children’s protection.
What will my child learn in their street dance class?
Throughout the year, they will be taught the history and foundation steps of Locking, Popping, and Breaking, House, Krump and Waacking as well as street dance routines. The various routines they learn will be put together and performed in the Summer Term and at our end of year show – Straight Up.
Do you have private 1 to 1 street dance classes?
Yes, we do offer private classes. However, this is dependent on studio and teacher availability. If you'd like to find out more you can contact us via info@streetfunk.co.uk
Do street dance classes run throughout the summer?
Yes, Streetfunk runs classes for 43 weeks a year.
You can view our term dates here.
Can I book dance parties with your teachers?
To book a Streetfunk party, please email us at info@streetfunk.co.uk. You can request a specific teacher, although please note it is dependant on their availability.
What type of music do you use in a street dance class?
We use a range of music including Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, Pop, and more. For our younger classes, we make sure the classes use non-explicit music to keep the environment friendly and welcoming.
Can I sit and watch the class whilst my child is learning?
We believe that students need to be able to focus without the distraction of family members in the teaching space. We only invite parents to come and watch their child during their first class and their last class of each term.
What is locking?
Locking is a Funkstyle which was created by Don Campbell in the late 60s / early 70s. This dance art form takes its name from “The Lock” and it includes social dance party steps, quick locking and pointing movements along with hand slaps, splits and loads more.
What is popping?
Popping is a Funkstyle that was created by Boogaloo Sam in Fresno, California in the 70s. It is a style that involves flexing your muscles continuously to the beat to give a jerky/snapping effect.
What is breaking / breakdance?
Breaking is a style of street dance that was created and developed as part of Hip Hop culture among Afro Americans and Latino youths in New York City in the late 70s. A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy or b-girl.