Training the next generation of dance creatives

USDDAcademy

Train.Create.Perform.

Street dance training, youth development and creative education across London & Kent — from weekly classes and performance opportunities to qualifications and future BA-level pathways.

20+
Years Training Dancers
500+
Students Per Year
30+
Pro Choreographers
BA
Pathway · Soon
02 · Monthly Workshops & Community Gatherings

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 night
Free / Donation-basedMonthly · After Hours

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.

Get the next date
Open cypher

Open Cyphers

Street freestyle circles — every style, every level.

Afro socials

Afro Socials

Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro-house gatherings.

Featuring
SalsaCuban & Colombian
BachataSensual flow
KizombaSlow & close
ZoukFrench Caribbean
KompaHaitian rhythm
Afro SocialsAfrobeats / Amapiano
03 · USDD Kids
USDD Kids

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.

Confidence
Performance-first teaching that builds presence on and off stage.
Creativity
Freestyle, rhythm and self-expression woven into every session.
Showcases
Termly performances at real venues — not just studio recitals.
Competitions
Junior battles and inter-school comps — safe, supported and fun.
Enrol your kid
USDD Kids on stage
Live showcase · 2025
The next generation. Live on stage.
USDD Battle Cypher
Live · This Season
04 · Events & Battles

Where the
culture collides.

05 · Qualifications

From first step
to degree-level.

Accredited pathways for serious dancers. Every level connects to the next.

Level 2

Performing Arts (Dance)

Foundation diploma. Build technique, repertoire and stage craft.

1 Year · Full-Time
Level 3

Extended Diploma

UCAS-accredited. Pre-degree training in choreography & performance.

2 Years · Full-Time
Level 4

HND in Creative Practice

Industry-led specialism — choreography, teaching or production.

1 Year · Full-Time
Level 6

BA (Hons) Pathway

Top-up into a recognised UK undergraduate degree. Launching soon.

Coming Soon
06 · Career Tracks

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.

Teach

USDD Teacher Training

Become a certified USDD instructor. Pedagogy, safeguarding, lesson planning and street-dance methodology.

  • USDD Certification
  • Paid teaching opportunities
  • Studio placement
12–24 weeksApply
Perform

Professional Dancer Track

Full-time training for working performers — auditions, agency prep, music video and tour readiness.

  • Audition coaching
  • Reel & headshots
  • Agency intros
1 Year · Full-TimeApply
Create

Choreographer Programme

Develop your voice as a creator — concept, composition, direction and production fundamentals.

  • Original repertoire
  • Showreel cut
  • Industry mentor
20 weeksApply
Compete

Battle Athlete Path

Elite training for competitive dancers across breaking, hip-hop, popping, locking and all-styles.

  • Crew placement
  • Travel circuit
  • Battle strategy
Open enrolmentApply
07 · BA Degree PathwayComing Soon

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
Register your interest
Progression Map
Soon
L2
Foundation Diploma
L3
Extended Diploma
L4
HND
L6
BA (Hons) Top-up
~4 years · Full pathway
08 · Global Training Network

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.

UK · Africa · Caribbean · Europe · Americas · Asia
Lagos
London
Paris
Tokyo
New York
Lisbon
Berlin
São Paulo
Seoul
Accra
Johannesburg
Kingston
Havana
Cape Town
Toronto
Amsterdam
Lagos
London
Paris
Tokyo
New York
Lisbon
Berlin
São Paulo
Seoul
Accra
Johannesburg
Kingston
Havana
Cape Town
Toronto
Amsterdam
01 / 05

International Guest Teachers

World-class instructors flown in to teach masterclasses across our studios.

02 / 05

Visiting Artists

Choreographers and movement directors in residency — sharing process, not just steps.

03 / 05

Online Learning

Live and on-demand sessions, accessible from anywhere in the world.

04 / 05

Bespoke Workshops

Custom training packages on request — schools, companies, crews and festivals.

05 / 05

Creative Exchange

Cultural collaboration programmes connecting UK dancers with global communities.

For schools, festivals & brands
Want USDD to come to you?
See bespoke options
10 · Training On Request

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.

01
Enquire
Send us your brief — audience, dates, location.
02
Tailor
We design the workshop around your goals.
03
Deliver
Our team turns up ready to move your people.
Ready when you are

Let's build something
unforgettable.

Tell us about your audience, dates and goals — we'll come back with a tailored proposal within 48 hours.

11 · Testimonials

Words from the family.

"USDD didn't just teach me how to dance — they taught me how to think like a creative. I went from class one to performing on tour."
Aaliyah J.
BA Graduate · 2024
"My daughter found her people here. The kids programme is something special — disciplined, fun, and full of soul."
Marcus T.
Parent · USDD Kids
12 · Get in touch

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.

Email
info@usddnetworks.co.uk
Phone
07513 192613
Where we teach
London & Kent
Classes & programmes delivered across multiple studios — Medway, Chatham, Elephant & Castle and surrounding areas.

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