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 class schedule 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.
"My son barely spoke to anyone outside the house before USDD Kids. Two terms in, he's leading freestyle circles, made a tight group of friends and just performed in his first showcase. The teachers know how to bring shy kids out of their shell without forcing it."
"I came back to dance at 34 after a decade off. Walked in thinking I'd be the oldest in the room and within ten minutes felt like I belonged. Real teaching — they break down the WHY, not just the steps. Three months in I'm freestyling at jams for the first time in my life."
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.