USDDAcademy
Street dance training, youth development and creative education across London & Kent — from weekly classes and performance opportunities to qualifications and future BA-level pathways.
Where do you want to start?
Pick a lane — we'll guide you to the right programme.
Train weekly. Perform always.
Structured, performance-focused training across London & Kent.
Pick a class.
Lock it in.
Our weekly timetable across London & Kent — kids, adults and workshops, all bookable in seconds.
- 17:30 – 18:30KidsHip-Hop · FoundationsUSDD Kids · JuniorsAges 6–10Chatham
- 18:45 – 20:00KidsHip-Hop · ChoreographyUSDD Kids · TeensAges 11–17Chatham
- 20:00 – 21:30AdultsHip-HopHip-Hop FoundationsAdult · OpenChatham
- 19:00 – 20:30AdultsAfro · ChoreographyAfro DanceAdult · All levelsElephant & Castle
- 18:00 – 19:00KidsPerformance · Audition groupUSDD Kids · PerformanceAges 9–17Medway
- 19:15 – 20:45AdultsDancehallDancehallAdult · All levelsMedway
After dark. After hours.
Together on the floor.
Once a month, USDD opens the doors to cultural workshops, social nights and community gatherings — designed to bring people together through movement, music and culture.
Community
Dance Nights
Late-evening gatherings built around movement, music and connection. Some sessions are offered free or donation-based as part of USDD's community engagement programme — accessible movement for everyone.
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Open Cyphers
Street freestyle circles — every style, every level.
Afro Socials
Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro-house gatherings.
Big energy.
Tiny dancers.
USDD Kids is our junior and youth programme for ages 6–17. Real street-dance training delivered the right way — safe, structured and seriously fun.
Where the
culture collides.
Battles, cyphers, showcases and community jams. USDD events are run by dancers, for dancers — open to crews and solos across the UK.
From first step
to degree-level.
Accredited pathways for serious dancers. Every level connects to the next.
Performing Arts (Dance)
Foundation diploma. Build technique, repertoire and stage craft.
Extended Diploma
UCAS-accredited. Pre-degree training in choreography & performance.
HND in Creative Practice
Industry-led specialism — choreography, teaching or production.
BA Pathway (In Development)
A future BA-level pathway is being developed.
Train to teach,
perform & create.
Structured tracks for dancers who want it as a career — whether that's teaching the next generation, going pro on stage, or building your own legacy.
USDD Teacher Training
Become a certified USDD instructor. Pedagogy, safeguarding, lesson planning and street-dance methodology.
- USDD Certification
- Paid teaching opportunities
- Studio placement
Professional Dancer Track
Full-time training for working performers — auditions, agency prep, music video and tour readiness.
- Audition coaching
- Reel & headshots
- Agency intros
Choreographer Programme
Develop your voice as a creator — concept, composition, direction and production fundamentals.
- Original repertoire
- Showreel cut
- Industry mentor
Battle Athlete Path
Elite training for competitive dancers across breaking, hip-hop, popping, locking and all-styles.
- Crew placement
- Travel circuit
- Battle strategy
Dance can be
your degree.
In partnership with validated UK universities, USDD students can progress from Level 2 right through to a full BA (Hons) — without ever leaving the studio.
- UCAS-recognised credits
- Industry mentorship from working choreographers
- Live performance placements across the UK
- Pathway into teaching, production and creative direction
One academy.
A world of teachers.
USDD operates as a globally connected network — flying in master teachers, hosting international artists in residency, and exchanging culture across continents.
International Guest Teachers
World-class instructors flown in to teach masterclasses across our studios.
Visiting Artists
Choreographers and movement directors in residency — sharing process, not just steps.
Online Learning
Live and on-demand sessions, accessible from anywhere in the world.
Bespoke Workshops
Custom training packages on request — schools, companies, crews and festivals.
Creative Exchange
Cultural collaboration programmes connecting UK dancers with global communities.
On-demand.
On your time.
Cinematic, professionally produced courses you can stream anywhere — from foundations to creative direction. Built by working artists, paced for real life.
The Masters Series.
Six legendary teachers. One global classroom. Cinematic episodes covering technique, freestyle, performance and culture — exclusive to USDD+.
Foundations On-Demand
Self-paced street dance fundamentals — beginner-friendly, anywhere in the world.
Freestyle Development Lab
Build your own voice — drills, prompts and improvisation frameworks.
Performance Training
Stage craft, energy management and choreographic execution.
Coaching Education
Become a confident dance teacher — pedagogy, safeguarding and lesson craft.
Cultural Dance Education
Lineage, history and context — hip-hop, dancehall, afro, funk styles and more.
Creative Development Pathway
From dancer to creator — concept, direction, content and career strategy.
Book USDD for
your team, school
or festival.
From one-off masterclasses to multi-week residencies — we design and deliver bespoke training across the UK and beyond. One brief, one team, one unforgettable session.
Schools
Curriculum workshops, assemblies and after-school clubs.
Organisations
Corporate sessions, away days and wellbeing programmes.
Festivals
Performance bookings, stage takeovers and audience workshops.
Youth Programmes
Borough councils, charities and outreach initiatives.
Team Building
Energetic, choreography-led group experiences.
Bespoke Creative Workshops
Tailored sessions built around your brief and audience.
Let's build something
unforgettable.
Tell us about your audience, dates and goals — we'll come back with a tailored proposal within 48 hours.
Words from the family.
"USDD didn't just teach me how to dance — they taught me how to think like a creative."
"My daughter found her people here. The kids programme is something special."
Let's move.
Whether you're joining a class, enquiring about courses or booking a workshop — drop us a line and our team will reply within 24 hours.
USDD Academy is part of a wider creative ecosystem.
USDD Networks
The wider media, events and cultural ecosystem powering everything we do — from broadcasts to brand collaborations.
Soul Collective CIC
Our community and social-impact arm — accessible programmes, outreach and grassroots initiatives across the UK.