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POUND ITHIP HOP STUDIOS

2026-27 season starts September 14

POUND ITHIP HOP
STUDIOS.

Central Alberta's home of hip hop

Hip Hop, Breaking, Locking, Waacking, House, Litefeet, choreography and other street and club dance styles, for children, youth and adults.

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RED DEER, ALBERTA ROOTED IN HIP HOP CULTURE

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THE CULTURE. THE COMMUNITY. THE CREW.2026/2027
HIP HOPBREAKINGPOPPINGHOUSECOMMUNITY

There's a place for you here

Programs

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KIDS + TEENS
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ADULTS
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COMPETITIVE CREWS

IN THE STUDIO

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Kids & Teen RecAges 2-3

Bambinos

Introduction to movement, music and dance for toddlers with caregivers.

When
Tuesdays 4:30-5:00 PM
Tuition
$125 per session + GST
Kids & Teen RecAges 4-5

Chicken Noodle Soup Crew

Hip hop foundations with a focus on confidence, musicality and teamwork.

When
Tuesdays 5:00-5:30 PM, Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM
Tuition
$105 per month + GST
Kids & Teen RecAges 6-9

Lil Cuz Crew

Hip hop foundations with optional training in Hip Hop and Breaking.

When
Mondays 5:15-6:00 PM
Tuition
$135 per month + GST
Kids & Teen RecAges 6-9

Chicos Crew

Hip hop foundations with optional training in Hip Hop and Breaking.

When
Wednesdays 5:15-6:00 PM
Tuition
$135 per month + GST
Kids & Teen RecAges 10-15

Riverside Bounce Rec Crew

Advanced hip hop with optional training in Litefeet, Popping, Hip Hop and Open Styles.

When
Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 PM
Tuition
$135 per month + GST
CompetitiveAges 6+

La Bandita Competitive Crew

Introductory competitive crew focusing on technical foundations, teamwork and confidence.

When
Tuesdays 5:15-6:00 PM
Tuition
$230 per month + GST
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FOUNDATIONS FIRST. YOUR EXPRESSION ALWAYS.

Build your foundation

MORE THAN
THE MOVES.

  • Crew ClassAudition or placement crews.
  • 2-3 YearsBambinos.
  • 4-5 YearsAges 4-5
  • 6-9 YearsAges 6-9
  • 10-15 YearsAges 10-15
  • PIBA (Adults)Beginner adults.
  • Open ClassesDrop-in and open styles.
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Beyond the studio

LIVE THE CULTURE.

Explore what's on →
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Step into the circle

BATTLES + CYPHERS

Music, movement and individual expression. Experience hip hop with the community.

The community gathered around a colourful outdoor dance floor

Find your people

BUILT ON COMMUNITY.

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Grow together

TAKE IT TO THE STAGE.

Learn from the community

Faculty

Meet the faculty →
Rico

Studio Owner

Rico

Studio owner, from Mexico City. Toured internationally as a lead dancer before founding Pound It.

Cody

Dance Instructor

Cody

Joined Pound It in 2015 as a recreational dancer and now teaches rec and competitive classes.

Dance Instructor

Leiran

Trained in Okotoks and High River, with provincial and national competitive titles.

Nathan (Deetz)

School Residencies and Rec Programs Instructor

Nathan (Deetz)

Joined Pound It in 2024 and teaches school residencies and rec programs.

Allen Collado

Instructor

Allen Collado

Co-owner and co-director of The Masses in Calgary, with nine years teaching experience.

Save the date

What's on

Full calendar →

  • Closed for Truth and Reconciliation Day

    Tentative

  • Closed for Thanksgiving

    Tentative

  • Halloween Battle

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  • Closed for Halloween

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  • Closed for fall break / Observe Remembrance Day

    Tentative

  • Christmas Battle

    Tentative