Looking for hip-hop dance classes for kids in Los Angeles? Start with the age group, class format, and weekly trip you can actually manage. These two schools offer different routes: The Rage combines recreational and performance-team options in Granada Hills, while Debbie Allen Dance Academy offers youth programs and open classes at its Los Angeles campus. This is a practical two-school guide, not a ranking.
THE RAGE — GRANADA HILLS
Location: 16911 Devonshire Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344, according to the studio’s official contact listing.
Ages and format: Its program page lists beginning dance for ages three and up and intermediate-to-professional training for ages seven and up. The ages 6–10 page separates recreational classes, performance teams, and competition teams. Those pathways involve different commitments; a competition team is not the same as a weekly beginner drop-in.
Who should look: Families in the Valley who want a route from recreational classes into more performance opportunities. Check the actual hip-hop class listing for its age range and level; the overall program age is not a guarantee of admission to every class.
Cost: A current general hip-hop tuition price was not verified in the pages checked. Request the price of the specific class, plus registration, costume, recital, and team fees if applicable. The studio’s current contact number is 818-366-6100. Older outdoor-class and intensive pages should not be treated as current weekly tuition quotes.
DEBBIE ALLEN DANCE ACADEMY — LOS ANGELES
Location: The academy’s current contact page lists 1850 S. Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Use that listing when planning your visit rather than an older directory address.
Younger beginners: The Early Bird program page describes beginning training for ages 3–8, with hip-hop among several dance styles explored across the school year. It is a broader dance foundation, so ask which section includes hip-hop and how much of the timetable it occupies.
Open classes: The open-class program lists ages nine through adult, beginner to advanced levels, and no audition requirement. Hip-hop is among the styles offered; check the current schedule for the actual class. The posted general open-class rates are $22 for one class, $95 for five, and $180 for ten. Confirm pack validity before paying, because the page includes date-specific validity information. These rates are not Early Bird tuition.
Intensives: BLAZE is a separate hip-hop intensive offering. A dated intensive or short series is not evidence of an ongoing weekly class or a currently available place. Check its next dates and registration status directly.
ASK THESE QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGNING UP
Can a first-time dancer join this exact class? Is there a trial? What is the total term cost, including required clothing and performances? Can you watch a class, and what is the pickup policy? For children who need accommodations, ask how the teacher adapts instruction and whether the studio is accessible.
For a young beginner, a manageable class and encouraging teacher can matter more than a long list of credits. Compare the specific class your child would attend, rather than comparing the schools by name alone.
Official program pages checked October 24, 2026. Schedules, availability, fees, and age placement can change; confirm directly before enrolling.
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