Street Dance classes in Berkhamsted every Monday for kids and teens aged 7-17 years!
: EVERY MONDAY
Street Dance in Berkhamstead
Throughout the academic term, we run two street dance classes every Monday evening at Ashlyn’s School on Chesham Road in Berkhamsted. The first class, for 7 to 11-year-olds, starts from 5 PM to 6 PM. After a brief refreshment break, it’s time for the seniors (11 to 17) from 6:15 PM until 7:15 PM.
PREPARE FOR THE POSITIVE ENERGY
WATCH HOW WE DO IT
Start me up
Mondays
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Our junior steppers class.
For 7 - 11 year old beginners.
Start me up
Mondays
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Perfect for 11 - 17 year old beginners and intermediates.
: Ignite Their Passion
Street Dance With Purpose
At Urban Strides, our street dance classes in Amersham are more than just a place to learn dance moves—they’re a community where your child can truly thrive. Every Wednesday, we create a dynamic and supportive environment where students are encouraged to express themselves, build confidence, and find their passion. Our classes are designed to be inclusive for all abilities, ensuring each student feels welcomed and valued from the moment they step through the door.
Our expert instructors use the ‘R.E.A.L Method’ to foster an atmosphere of acceptance and growth, where progress is celebrated and challenges are embraced. With our ‘3 Step Foundation Formula,’ every move is tailored to your child’s level, ensuring they feel engaged and motivated. At Urban Strides, we believe in helping your child discover their ‘thing’—that special activity that ignites their passion and fills them with confidence. Here, the only competition is with themselves, and the possibilities for growth are endless. Join us, and watch your child flourish both on and off the dance floor!
This is for your child if you want them to enjoy:
A deep-rooted self-belief and physical confidence, ensuring they can take on new challenges in all walks of life with a new energy
Strategies to improve their self-awareness so they can navigate set-backs at school and in their personal lives with increased commitment and determination
3 unique choreography creation methods to ensure they enjoy new moves every week, stay engaged, and stave off boredom
A great attitude, your child will understand why the right growth mindset and a positive “solution-based” approach is the bedrock to success in life
NEW communication skills, so they can improve relationships at home, at school and with friends and family
Greater athleticism, to be able to pick up new physical activities with ease and enjoy more co-ordination, agility, balance strength and reduce the risk of injury
WHAT WE PROVIDE
At the end of each 6-week module your child will be aiming for one of 3 certificates:
- Strongest dancer
- Most improved
- Most supportive team member
We believe in the teaching philosophy of more carrot than stick which is why we reward and encourage your child to aim high and achieve. We firmly believe having something positive to aim for brings out the best in your child and helps them to strive for a higher standard.
At the end of every 6 week module your child will get an opportunity to perform a showcase for you so you can see everything they’ve learnt. The show case creates a positive environment where your child is celebrated for all their hard work and their achievements.
There are progression paths within Urban Strides that can take your child from absolute beginner all the way to performing on our arena tour with our Senior crew or becoming a professional Street Dance teacher with our Level 4 accredited diploma. As well as our Street Dance camp “Hip Hop Don’t Stop” which includes world class instructors we also have Street Dance pioneer workshops (with the teachers who created the styles of Street Dance we teach!) Our students have also performed on arena tours and stadium tours with the world’s biggest artists, so whatever the future has in store for your child you can rest assured they’ll get every opportunity they need to flourish.
We tend to attract caring and supportive parents/carers. People who are willing to go the extra mile for their child. This ensures your child is surrounded by other well mannered and brought up children. We often find that Urban Strides becomes the primary social group for your child, with a philosophy of teamwork, striving for excellence and a belief that hard work gets results. Our fun and “aim higher” attitude attracts happy, passionate people with a positive can do attitude… Plus we like to laugh… a lot 😉
: THE ONLY WAY IS UP :
ABILITY LEVELS
Beginners Striders
Suitable for everyone who loves dance and wants to be a part of the positive vibes at Urban Strides. Perfect for those just starting out, these sessions build everything from the ground up and will ensure you are bursting with confidence before you know it!
Intermediate Striders
Now you have got the basics it’s time to step up and stretch your wings. More moves, more challenge, more growth = more excitement! You will begin to understand much more about Street Dance culture and how you can put moves together and even create moves on your own!
Crew StRiders
You have progressed this far now it’s time for the ultimate challenge – our Junior performance crew. The crew is selected by audition and the performance opportunities are exciting to say the least. A yearly Arena tour with famous music artists as well as other theatre performance opportunities around the country. Being a part of an Urban Strides crew is definitely something you’ll want to tell Nan about!
Our classes are split into affordable monthly payments starting from as little as
£34.85
per month
We also have significant discounts for multiple class bookings:
Book 2 weekly classes and receive 25% DISCOUNT on your total class fees
Book 3 weekly classes and receive 33% DISCOUNT on your total class fees
*Classes run during school terms and break during holiday periods. For simplicity we split your class fees into smaller monthly payments.
URBAN STRIDES GUARANTEE
If after your first class it isn’t the best dance class you have ever been to, and you do not want to continue, simply let us know and you pay nothing!
FAQ
What do I wear?
We are super chilled about clothing at Urban Strides, our philosophy is be who you are! With that being said we would recommend trainers with a good sole for cushioning, loose-fitting clothing like tracksuit bottoms and a loose T-shirt, so you can move about freely.
What do I need to bring?
Plenty of water, a warm hoody or coat to ensure your muscles are kept warm when you leave, heaps of passion, a smiley face 😀
I'm nervous about coming on my own
That’s understandable! Whenever you try something new it can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. 90% of our Urban Strides students come on their own the first time. On arrival, you will be welcomed by your class assistant and instructor who will make you feel relaxed and at ease. Before long you would have made new friends and will look forward to seeing them every week at class. Many people spend too long plucking up the courage, make it happen, come along and see for yourself. One of our students recently commented that she took 8 months to pluck up the courage and now she’s in class she wished she would’ve started sooner! Don’t waste time, come down and try it after all if you don’t love it you have your money-back guarantee.
How do I progress?
We have progression paths for everyone. If you want to improve faster we have weekly intermediate and advanced classes as well as 3 times a year we have our all day Street Dance Camps with the best instructors in Europe. We have performance crews if you want to perform and the world’s first government accredited Street Dance teaching diploma if you want to make a career out of Street Dance.
Are we tied to a long contract?
No. Payments are taken month by month and if you’re circumstances change simply give us one month’s notice and you can leave at any time.
Do all of your instructors have a DBS check?
All of our instructors have an enhanced DBS check and our qualified instructors also hold the world’s first accredited street dance teacher training diploma as well as a level 1 child protection training certificate.
What if I don't like it?
We understand that you may feel unsure whether the classes will work for you, but we want to enable you to experience the classes. So, register and book then come along to your first class. If for any reason you decide the class is not for you, simply let us know and we cancel the booking and the direct debit instruction is not activated (effectively giving you a free trial class).
What if classes are full?
Our classes often fill up, if places are unavailable you will be placed on a waiting list where you will be notified on a first come first basis when places become available. We do limit our class sizes to ensure the instructors can give each student the attention they deserve, so make sure you’re not disappointed…